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The Croods 2, Superintelligence, and Happiest Season Podcast Reviews
CJ reviews movies about cave people, A.I. programs and lesbians on the air. I’ve joined a radio station known as NewHD, which will not only hire people on the Autism spectrum, but will also have me doing podcast movie reviews… Read More ›
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Half Brothers
Half of it is funny, while the other half is tedious. “Half Brothers” is a Mexican-American version of “Planes Trains & Automobiles” and “Due Date.” Mostly “Due Date,” because the goofball passenger looks like a hybrid of Zach Galifianakis (the… Read More ›
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Dear Santa
This holiday doc represents the spirit of giving, not receiving. “Dear Santa” is the new documentary on the 100-year-old tradition called “Operation Santa,” which has the United States post Office dedicated to reading children’s letters and making their dreams come… Read More ›
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Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
A fond farewell for Chadwick Boseman and a wake-up call from Viola Davis. As you all know, Chadwick Boseman passed away at the end of August at the age of 43, due to colon cancer. It really left the world… Read More ›
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Small Axe: Lovers Rock
Feel the rhythm of Steve McQueen’s next “Small Axe” story. “Lovers Rock” is the second chapter in Steve McQueen’s mini-series “Small Axe,” which is almost as electrifying as “Mangrove,” and has enough rhythm and style to make it a worthy… Read More ›
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Nomadland
The life of a nomad is an emotional journey in Chloe Zhou’s next masterpiece. “Nomadland” is one of the most emotional experiences of the new decade. It’s an artisan film that plays like “The Grapes of Wrath,” because it introduces… Read More ›
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Sound of Metal, Mank, and The Croods 2 Video Reviews
CJ’s video reviews star Kate Winslet, Gary Oldman, Josh Duhamel, Frank Zappa, and Melissa McCarthy. This week’s video reviews consist of “Sound of Metal” with Riz Ahmed, “Mank” with Gary Oldman, “Uncle Frank” with Paul Bettany,” “Ammonite” with Kate Winslet… Read More ›
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Black Beauty (2020)
The new Disney+ version gallops strong. Kate Winslet narrates the mustang’s thoughts, as she explains to the Disney+ streamers about how her mother told her her spirit can’t be broken, how her herd was taken away, and how she ended… Read More ›
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Mosul
This battle against ISIS is provocative, emotional, and dangerous on all accounts. The directorial debut of Matthew Michael Carnahan (the writer of “The Kingdom,” “World War Z,” and “Dark Waters”) is one of the best movies of the year. “Mosul”… Read More ›
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Superintelligence
Melissa McCarthy’s first A.I. comedy is not as intelligent as it should have been. Ben Falcone has guided his wife Melissa McCarthy about 4 times in his career. He also made “Tammy,” “The Boss,” and “Life of the Party,” all… Read More ›