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C’mon C’mon
Mike Mills cares deeply about the journalist, his nephew, and their youthful interviewees; and so do we. Mike Mills’ latest entry “C’mon C’mon” loves family dramas, journalism, today’s generation, and how the world affects them for better or worse. Seeing… Read More ›
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Cusp
This Showtime doc shows these teenagers are people, too. Teenagers these, days say, the darndest or damnedest things. They know when to drop F bombs, break the rules (drinking, sex, etc.), and when to express themselves freely. Movies like “Superbad,”… Read More ›
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King Richard
Will Smith explodes as the father who had his ways of training his daughters Venus and Serena Williams. I don’t follow up on sports, so seeing “King Richard” was a riveting experience for me, about the true story of how… Read More ›
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The Power of the Dog
Jane Champion’s gorgeous western is another masterpiece from her. “The Power of the Dog” is a western with neither bank robbers nor gunfights, but a vivid character study when people reflect on their lives and never settle for easy story… Read More ›
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Finch, Red Notice, Belfast, Clifford, Home Sweet Home Alone, and Julia Video Reviews
CJ’s video reviews star Tom Hanks, Dwayne Johnson, Julia Child, and a Big Red Dog. This week’s video reviews consist of the post-apocalyptic drama “Finch” with Tom Hanks, the heist comedy “Red Notice” with Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal… Read More ›
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Home Sweet Home Alone
The reboot nobody asked for is just as bad as you’d expect. Here’s the setup of “Home Sweet Home Alone.” A fat English kid living in America begs to use the bathroom in an open house, because he’s had one… Read More ›
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Clifford the Big Red Dog
This CGI dog is lovable once you get to know him. Ever since my sister and brother-in-law got two girl dogs named Kona and Remi, I’ve grown a soft spot for dogs, and would be miserable if anything happened to… Read More ›
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Belfast
Kenneth Branagh captures the joys and sorrows of an Irish lad during the 60s riots. We meet little Buddy, who loves pretending to be the knight slaying the dragon with a wooden sword and a garbage can lid. And then… Read More ›
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Julia
A delicious, comical, and emotional doc on the woman who changed the face of cooking. Julia Child (1912-2004) has learned the power and love of culinary arts during her visit in France with her husband Paul, and throughout her life,… Read More ›
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Finch
This robot needs an upgrade. The first word the newly-invented android says when his inventor Finch tells him to say something is “something.” I hate to break it to you buddy, but Uma Thurman beat you to it in “Pulp… Read More ›
Featured Categories
Drama ›
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West Side Story (2021)
December 2, 2021
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The Sleeping Negro
December 1, 2021
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8-Bit Christmas
December 1, 2021
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Licorice Pizza
November 28, 2021