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Wicked 2024
Some people are saying that this was the “best musical of all time.” Some people are stupid. Listen, I came into this film with an open mind; after all, both Grande and Erivo are vocal powerhouses. However, while their vocal chops are up to par, their acting is not. At least not Grande’s. Her performance falls flat as Glinda and comes off as superficial. Her face fails to convey the emotions her character is supposed to feel. Her acting lacks…
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Anora 2024
Mikey Madison stuns as Anora in this modern take on the classic Cinderella story. A clever examination of class and status, this movie made me cry as much as I laughed. When Anora becomes acquainted with the Russian scion “Vanya” we get the sense that this isn’t going to end as well as she would hope.
Despite this, and against better judgment, we root for Anora’s happiness and for the unlikely pairing. But this is not the classic Cinderella, where…
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The Brutalist 2024
A movie that rivals “The Killers of the Flower Moon” in terms of both length and emotional salience. The Brutalist is rife with themes including but not limited to: the isolation of the immigrant experience, anti-semitism, overbearing and destructive capitalism, as well as the pitfalls of the artistic ego. Though long, it holds your attention as you try to piece together each chapter of the story. Some say it has too many themes to belong in one cohesive storyline. But…
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Gladiator II 2024
Watched this film before the seeing the first one, thinking that it would be no big deal, but you miss a lot of the references if you haven’t seen Gladiator I, which by the way came out 24 years ago.
This film definitely fulfills the stereotype of being the “subpar sequel” but that shouldn’t stop you from seeing it. There are some wild kills and tense moments but just don’t expect to be blown away. Paul Mescal is a decent…
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