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3/4
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Mean Girls
(2024)
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Pamela Powell
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There’s not a dull moment in the movie thanks to quick wit, great editing, imaginative storytelling, and most importantly, a story with a meaningful message.
Posted Jan 11, 2024
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4/4
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Nyad
(2023)
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Pamela Powell
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Partnering with her best friend and coach, Bonnie (Jodie Foster), “Nyad” tells her story of determination, resiliency, and most importantly friendship and self-worth.
Posted Nov 01, 2023
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3.5/4
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She Came to Me
(2023)
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Pamela Powell
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This is sublimely clever! Never did I anticipate where the story was going or where it would eventually land!
Posted Oct 04, 2023
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3.5
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Dealing with Dad
(2022)
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Pamela Powell
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Huang’s “Dealing with Dad” just may allow you to see yourself or your family just a little differently while it entertains and makes you laugh.
Posted May 27, 2023
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1.5/4
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania
(2023)
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Pamela Powell
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After viewing the latest rendition of the “Ant-Man” series, “Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantamania” starring the familiarly jovial Paul Rudd, I felt compelled to write my review as a letter to you both as well as director Peyton Reed.
Posted Feb 17, 2023
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3.5/4
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Sharper
(2023)
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Pamela Powell
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While the story is twisted, careening around every corner at high speed, the actors give us a top performance and we are on the edge of our seat awaiting the next shoe to drop.
Posted Feb 17, 2023
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3.5/4
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
(2022)
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Pamela Powell
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Johnson (and Netflix) have a hit on their hands and lucky for us, there are two more in the pike. On a cold winter’s night, there’s nothing better to warm your heart than a good old-fashioned murder mystery filled with intrigue and laughter.
Posted Dec 23, 2022
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3/4
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Something from Tiffany's
(2022)
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Pamela Powell
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“Something From Tiffany’s” is exactly what we need and want this time of year…a little bit of a mess resulting in something beautifully magical.
Posted Dec 09, 2022
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3/4
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Lady Chatterley's Lover
(2022)
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Pamela Powell
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At the heart of the story is love versus obligation and with a deft hand, Clermont-Tonnerre elicits these two polar opposite tones with ease making it a relevant story for the 1920’s and the 2020’s.
Posted Dec 01, 2022
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3/4
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Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me
(2022)
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Pamela Powell
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There’s so much more to this beautifully talented woman who dares to speak about what obstacles she has overcome and those she continues to address.
Posted Dec 01, 2022
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3/4
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The Greatest Beer Run Ever
(2022)
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Pamela Powell
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Zach Efron takes on the lead role of Chickie in this narrative film, creating a character you initially question but begin to love as you watch him grow to understand the world around.
Posted Sep 28, 2022
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3.5/4
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My Policeman
(2022)
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Pamela Powell
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“My Policeman” is gorgeously set, but it’s the story and evocative yet subdued performances that capture and break your heart.
Posted Sep 22, 2022
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3/4
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Don't Worry Darling
(2022)
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Pamela Powell
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The actors, overlaid on this beautiful visual canvas, find just the right tone to bring us an edgy, and tension-filled mystery.
Posted Sep 22, 2022
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1.5/4
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
(2022)
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Pamela Powell
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If you love explosions, special effects, and these characters, "Madness" will be up your alley, but if youre looking for a story filled with meaning or even just entertainment, skip this one.
Posted May 03, 2022
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2/4
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The Contractor
(2022)
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Pamela Powell
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Unfortunately, the writer feels that a tense drama must have more gun fighting scenes than the Netflix film Extraction.
Posted Mar 30, 2022
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3/4
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Butter's Final Meal
(2020)
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Pamela Powell
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Tackling the topic of obesity and suicide through insight and comedy, writer and director Paul A. Kaufman adapts Erin Jade Langes book of the same name into a movie that is funny yet poignant.
Posted Feb 25, 2022
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2.5/4
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Book of Love
(2022)
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Pamela Powell
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Sit back and pour a glass of wine to watch Book of Love, escaping into a land of unrealistic yet entertaining love.
Posted Feb 15, 2022
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3.5/4
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June Again
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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"June Again" finds all the right notes to tell a story of love in unexpected ways.
Posted Jan 15, 2022
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3/4
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American Underdog
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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The true life story of this MVP Hall of Fame winning quarterback is uplifting and inspiring even with its rather contrived musical score.
Posted Dec 21, 2021
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3/4
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Being the Ricardos
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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Sorkin tackles a very complicated story and using flashbacks and memories he is able to tell a much more elaborate one. The unexpected "real time" interviews, however, is jarring and takes us out of the story.
Posted Dec 21, 2021
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4/4
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Don't Look Up
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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...we are laughing out loud almost the entire time, a surprising effect, as the masterful writer and director Adam McKay finds a way to make annihilation hilarious ...
Posted Dec 08, 2021
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3.5/4
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Julia
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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Cohen and West are masterful storytellers bringing us into the life of yet another innovative and bold woman who influenced us.
Posted Nov 17, 2021
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4/4
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Belfast
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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"Belfast" may be Branagh's best film to date as a love letter to Ireland, to Belfast, and to the roots that connect us to our friends and most importantly to our family.
Posted Nov 12, 2021
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3.5/4
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Violet
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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Violet is a bold and relatable story that takes us on an evocative journey of one woman who represents us all in varying gradations.
Posted Nov 08, 2021
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3.5/4
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Marionette
(2020)
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Pamela Powell
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"Marionette" is a chilling psychological drama washed with Twilight Zone-esque hues.
Posted Nov 04, 2021
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1.5/4
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Dune
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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Dune is a long-winded and bloated film typifying what men do to overpower others...they fight. Perhaps Part II wouldn't have been necessary if the writers would have focused on doing one thing...telling the story.
Posted Oct 19, 2021
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4/4
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The Last Duel
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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"The Last Duel," an emotionally raw and powerful story that is unfortunately still a relevant one, is simply flawless.
Posted Oct 13, 2021
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4/4
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Blue Bayou
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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Chon's heartfelt performance lets us inside, opening the doors to a world most of us probably never will know.
Posted Sep 17, 2021
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2.5/4
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The Card Counter
(2020)
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Pamela Powell
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Schrader delves deeply into guilt and forgiveness in this troubling and flawed film which loses direction and pace only to wrap up its loose ends neatly with a bow.
Posted Sep 15, 2021
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3.5/4
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Candyman
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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Candyman isn't your typical bloody horror flick. In fact, there's nothing typical about it. This is a smart and complicated story that gently exposes the ills of the past and how they continue on through the present.
Posted Aug 27, 2021
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3/4
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Ride the Eagle
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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Trent O'Donnell directs this gem of a feature co-written by he and Johnson and while the narrative arc may be a predictable one, it's truly a pleasure to watch.
Posted Jul 28, 2021
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1.5/4
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Black Widow
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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Pugh and Harbour are a delight in the midst of a film that is nothing more than ordinary in yet another typical super hero film.
Posted Jul 07, 2021
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3/4
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Long Story Short
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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"It's a Wonderful Life" meets "Groundhog Day" and "A Christmas Carol" with plenty of room for its own unique flare to become a romantic comedy.
Posted Jun 29, 2021
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1/4
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F9 The Fast Saga
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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"F9" is a comedy but it just doesn't know it.
Posted Jun 26, 2021
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3/4
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12 Mighty Orphans
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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"12 Mighty Orphans" is a familiar story with its own unique elements reminding us of the definition of family in its truest form.
Posted Jun 18, 2021
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3.5/4
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Paper Spiders
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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"Paper Spiders" finds a way to open our eyes and our hearts to better comprehend the need for education, services, and neighbors to look out for one another.
Posted May 27, 2021
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3.5/4
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The Killing of Two Lovers
(2020)
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Pamela Powell
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The Killing of Two Lovers is sheer artistry in storytelling, acting, and directing.
Posted May 13, 2021
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3.5/4
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Profile
(2018)
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Pamela Powell
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The dangers of Amy's assignment are at the forefront of the story, but it is her carelessness or even recklessness that creates high anxiety throughout the film.
Posted May 12, 2021
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3/4
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What Lies West
(2019)
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Pamela Powell
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"What Lies West" is a heartfelt exploration of friendships and their importance as two young women look ahead in life, leaning on one another to grow and learn.
Posted May 12, 2021
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.5/4
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Wrath of Man
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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While the first few minutes of the film had promise of what I love about Ritchie's movies-the music, the editing, the style-and Statham's magnetism, these elements quickly vanished into thin air much like the substance of the film.
Posted May 07, 2021
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3.5/4
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Monster
(2018)
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Pamela Powell
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Monster takes us into the ugliness of prejudice, poverty, and the criminality associated with it all. ... It's a film to remember-and maybe to better understand our current times.
Posted May 07, 2021
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3/4
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Happily
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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Grabinski takes full advantage of his seasoned and talented comedic cast, but it is his dry wit and timing which throws us that curveball when we least expect it that makes it so much fun.
Posted Mar 17, 2021
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4/4
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The Courier
(2020)
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Pamela Powell
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While "The Courier" is a historical recreation, it also has tremendous heart thanks again to not only the direction and writing, but the superb performances by Cumberbatch and Ninidze.
Posted Mar 16, 2021
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3/4
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Long Weekend
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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It's a gem of a film that adds just enough novelty to a tried and true genre to make it fresh.
Posted Mar 12, 2021
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2.5/4
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Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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This isn't going to win any awards, but what it might do is make you laugh. And for me, that's exactly what I needed.
Posted Feb 19, 2021
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4/4
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Malcolm & Marie
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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While the story replicates many familiar age-old arguments with timeless issues among the clutter of their lives, this bold and flawless film dares us all to be honest in love to see where the chips fall.
Posted Feb 05, 2021
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4/4
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The Dig
(2021)
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Pamela Powell
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The Dig is a work of art, both visually and emotionally thanks to a beautifully complex script, masterful direction, and, of course, a talented cast lead by incomparable lead actors.
Posted Jan 29, 2021
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4/4
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Soul
(2020)
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Pamela Powell
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Soul is the perfect escape to find yourself and while it may appeal more to adults than children, the animation will certainly capture the heart and soul, pun intended, of everyone who watches it.
Posted Dec 29, 2020
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3/4
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Wonder Woman 1984
(2020)
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Pamela Powell
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[W]hile the story suffers from becoming the same as almost every other super hero movie, the performances, humor, and ultimately the love story keep you engaged.
Posted Dec 26, 2020
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Grand Unified Theory
(2016)
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Pamela Powell
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Don't miss this brilliant comedy full of heart...
Posted Dec 22, 2020
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