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Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

TrailerWatch: Crank up the Awards Season Machine for “A Private War”

Time for Award Season Onslaught y’all!  Yeah, it’s still August.  But I’m seeing a few films that look like shiny, shiny awards fodder.  Operation Finale is one, and now comes a biopic starring Rosamund Pike, Jamie Dornan and Stanley Tucci. Sounds … Continue reading →

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ROE Giveaway: “The Little Stranger”!

Movies based on novels are happening all over the place.  They’re adaptations as old as time. And so today I’ve got an ROE (Run Of Engagement) pass and book prize pack for The Little Stranger! Synopsis! THE LITTLE STRANGER tells the … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Operation Finale”!

Whoa. The trailer for this docudrama looks incredible.  Synopsis! This thrilling true story follows the 1960 covert mission of legendary Mossad agent Peter Malkin as he infiltrates Argentina and captures Adolf Eichmann, the Nazi officer who masterminded the transportation logistics … Continue reading →

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The Happytime Murders tries too hard to be “cool”

Nutshell: I wasn’t expecting much here – I’m still smarting from McCarthy’s Life of the Party – so I was pleasantly surprised by a handful of genuinely good gags. Unfortunately, the film as a whole tries too hard to be … Continue reading →

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New Prince track, “Mary Don’t You Weep” for “BlackKkKlansman” gives me all the feelings

We’ve all heard that His Royal Purpleness had recorded tons of music before his passing (and yes, I’m still in a bit denial that he’s gone.) But Spike Lee got the okay to use this gorgeous song for BlackKkKlansman. And … Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch: “THE OATH” talks turkeys

I love holiday disfunction movies. But The Oath looks like a prescient documentary for folks who have loved ones across the aisle. Still funny as hell though. Synopsis! A controversial White House policy turns family member against family member in … Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch: “AURORA” brings beauty and…bodies?

Thanks to Bloody Disgusting, here’s a gorgeous, atmospheric look at Aurora, a chilling and absolutely gorgeous horror film from the Phillipines. Read the piece at BD for more info! (Because I’m really lazy today, and they’ve done a damn good … Continue reading →

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Catching Up Review: “The Meg”

Already in theaters?  Yeah, I go to the multiplex like A Normal when I miss a screening. Here’s a peek at my thoughts about The Meg! Big Ass Shark!  Who doesn’t love a blockbuster shark movie during the summer?  Well, … Continue reading →

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Columbia Screening Pass-palooza: “The Meg”!

BIG HONKIN’ SHARK. Cool book, and the trailer looks like it’s gonna be a whole lotta big, toothy fun. Synopsis! In the film, a deep-sea submersible—part of an international undersea observation program—has been attacked by a massive creature, previously thought to … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Mile-22”!

Happy Monday y’all!  I’ve got passes for Mile-22, and I’m ready to share ’em!  Synopsis! In a visceral modern thriller from the director of Lone Survivor, Mark Wahlberg stars as James Silva, an operative of the CIA’s most highly-prized and … Continue reading →

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