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Prey 2022
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Just finished Prey on Hulu . What a great entry for the franchise, and honestly, might be my favorite, even over the original, just because it really takes itself and its story seriously. The first is a little campy, especially looking back with modern eyes. Amber Midthunder , who was a standout on Legion , is a fantastic protagonist whose story is fully fleshed out and, much like Ripley or T2 Sarah Connor, has agency over her actions and fate.…
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The Godfather Part III 1990
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This review is more for THE GODFATHER CODA: THE DEATH OF MICHAEL CORLEONE. I've seen both versions, and this cut is far superior to the original and feels more like a proper Godfather movie. It cuts a lot of the fat and presents a lean (for Coppola) story. Sofia Coppola gets perhaps unjustly maligned for the most part as being the problem with the original cut. Yes, she is wooden and the character doesn't have a lot to do beyond…
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Dunkirk 2017
Dunkirk is a fine example of why Christopher Nolan's films are so good. It is visually compelling and taut. His usual gang of actors bring their A-games and you are drawn in to the overall story.
With all that, I do have to say that I wasn't as impacted emotionally as I expected. True, the movie does effectively capture the horror of war. The battle scenes are fraught with tension and an overwhelming sense of dread for what these brave…Translated from by
