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The Day the Earth Stood Still 1951
Still challenging us today! This is one that’s been a blind spot for me for a long time. But I finally saw the landmark science fiction masterclass in cinematic storytelling. Robert Wise delivers a high concept film that’s underscored with thoughtful social commentary and critiques. It remains timeless, as the setting of the film could be today, and the outside/action plot and message would still be just as condemning and challenging simultaneously. This film challenges our default responses when encountering…
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2023
Cowabunga, you’ll have fun! Whether or not you grew up with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) 1980s animated television show, the comic books, or even the other movies, there is so much to be enjoyed in the new TMNT movie. At just over 1.5 hours, you’ll be invested in this Mutant Mayhem that functions as a standalone origin story, plus a foundation from which to launch subsequent sequels. While Shredder is not the villain, stick around for his subtle…
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Killers of the Flower Moon 2023
Killers of the tension: an important story in desperate need of a better screenplay and editor. It’s a 3.5hr film that feels every bit of 3.5hrs. I’ve nothing against long run times per se; however, the run time needs to be justified dramatically. But unfortunately, the screenplay mechanics and editing (or lack thereof) hold this otherwise compelling story back from the great potential it demonstrably had. Lacking in any significant tension, this film had me looking at my watch after…
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