The opening is effective in its simplicity and matter-of-factness, while the accompanying violence follows suit. In fact, the way the film handles violence does more than any other component to distinguish itself from others in the genre. However, it fails to make full use of its cast, relying on broad character work that makes it difficult to truly connect with anyone. The actors do their best to elevate the material, and there are some strong performances, but too often, key…
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Queen of the Ring 2024
It’s fine. I’m not familiar nor a fan of wrestling, so this is purely being watched because it was showing at a local theater. But for what it is, it gets the job done. A lot of the acting feels pretty melodramatic and hammy, but it gets them where they need to go. The story at first feels rushed before tapering off in the second half and crawling to a snail’s pace. I’d imagine some of the more campy moments…
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The Penguin 2024
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It's only one episode in, so it's hard to say where it'll go from this point and whether that'll be good or bad. However, based on the introduction, it's a compelling crime drama that bears little resemblance to the material it's based on. Farrell continues to be excellent and unrecognizable in his role as Oswald Cobb, or just Oz as he's often referred to here. His portrayal offers a scrappier, more Sopranos-esque take on The Penguin. He leans…
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