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#31in31 2019 – “Cold Skin”
“Darwin was wrong.” Story: The year is 1914, and new meteorologist comes to a remote island near Antarctica for a year’s rotation. He’s not alone though; the lighthouse keeper is close by. Crazy as hell, but close. So’s the local … Continue reading
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#31in31 2019 – “Monster Party” (2018)
“We’re not animals.” ‘Aren’t we?’ Story: Casper needs money to settle his dad’s debts to a loan shark. So why no pose as waiters for a posh family’s party in Malibu? He and his friends Iris and Dodge have broken … Continue reading
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“Joker” – a tricky masterpiece
“That’s not funny.” Story: Arthur Fleck is a born underdog; the kind of man who’s the living embodiment of Murphy’s Law. All he wants to do is make people laugh, won’t anyone just laugh? They’ll laugh, alright. They’d better. Genre … Continue reading
“Abominable” – come for the cute, stay for the adventure
“Woop!” Story: Young Yi (Chloe Bennet) is still grieving the loss of her father, even though her mother and Nai Nai have tried to console her. Yi keeps herself constantly busy, and secretly plays her father’s violin on the rooftop … Continue reading
“Ad Astra” – Pitt goes to the stars
“We are world eaters.” Story: Roy is a second generation astronaut. Roy is very driven. Roy is a jerk. When Roy finds out that his father Clifford – presumed dead from an accident in space – may actually be alive, … Continue reading
“Downton Abbey” gives fans the royal treatment
“I do love our adventures.” Story: It’s 1927, but at Downton Abbey things are still rolling on in the traditional way, no matter how beautifully on trend Lady Mary fashions herself. But when the King and Queen of England decide … Continue reading
Movie Review: “Hustlers”
“Doesn’t money make you horny?” Story: Destiny is beautiful, in her twenties, and broke as hell. So why not dance at an adult club? More money than she’d make anywhere else…much, much more. But when the stock crash of 2008 … Continue reading
Say “I do” to “Ready or Not”
“It’s not too late to flee. You’re not a part of this family yet. I mean that as a compliment.” Story: A woman’s wedding day is wonderful. The night is even better. (winkwinknudgenudgeknowwhattamean) But Grace’s wedding night is a doozy; … Continue reading
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Nutshell Review – “The Farewell”
SHUT UP YOU’RE CRYING. Oh God go see this movie. Right now. Awkwafina deserves an Oscar nod for her raw, emotional performance. A love letter to family, honor, duty and all the lies we tell to keep our loved ones … Continue reading
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Nutshell Review – “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”
Fairy tales do come true, even if only on celluloid. A love letter to late 60s Hollywood – every nook and cranny. Tarantino shows he’s still got killer chops and a well honed knowledge of film history. I loved it, … Continue reading
