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Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
BLACKkKLANSMAN is director Spike Lee’s 26th narrative theatrical “joint” (as he self-describes his films). The film tells the story of Detective Ron Stallworth and the Colorado Springs Police investigation and infiltration of the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan. The film stars John David Washington, Adam Driver, Laura Harrier, Robert John Burke, and Topher Grace as the infamous David Duke.
This review will contain spoilers for the film, as it would be nearly impossible to discuss in any meaningful…
The festival darling Call Me By Your Name continued its 9 month trek with a stop at the Edmonton International Film Festival where I finally had the opportunity to see it. This film is an 80s period coming of age drama about a young man who becomes enamored with, and eventually strikes up a relationship with, an academic who comes to stay at his parents Italian villa. The film is an international co-production between Italy, the United States, Brazil, and…
This is a funny Star Wars spoof if you're a fan of Family Guy and/or a fan of Star Wars. It hits the right notes with its jokes, especially on things that will get Star Wars fans interested in it. Strong comedy but usual McFarlane style. Definitely worth a gander in my view. 7-8/10 in genre 6/10 overall.
War Dogs is a satirical comedy film that follows the real life story of David Packouz (Miles Teller) and Efraim Diveroli (Jonah Hill) who were two young men that got involved in international arms dealing and other criminal matters in dealing with military contracts with the United States government. This review will not elaborate on the results of these actions so as to avoid spoilers for the film, but it is a true story so you could just as easily…