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Daily Archives: February 25, 2019
Preview: Terry Gilliam’s “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote” finally has an official trailer
Screen Media is releasing this “cursed” production, which once starred Jean Rochefort and Johnny Depp? It’ll reach theaters, then, not under a more prestigious studio’s banner. We know of a “one night only theatrical event,” which is Screen Media’s specialty, … Continue reading
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Movie Review: “Run the Race”
When Tim Tebow gave up his NFL dream and turned to movie producing, it’s no surprise that he sought out a story about two things he knows — faith, and football. So don’t expect the movie that comes with his … Continue reading
Movie Review: Mads M. seeks survival in the “Arctic”
The title and genre will plant, in your mind, most of the obstacles, pitfalls and crises facing Mads Mikkelsen’s hero in “Arctic.” It’s a tale of survival and it’s set way up north. So yes, polar bears, frostbite, etc. are … Continue reading
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Movie Review: An astronomer’s death seems to come “Out of Blue” to the cops
There’s implicit pleasure in watching Patricia Clarkson in any guise, so throwing her at an aged alcoholic gay New Orleans police detective is reason enough to check out the new thriller “Out of Blue.” The intensely atmospheric film, based on … Continue reading
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The Last Oscars?
The longer I review movies, the more disconnected from the Academy Awards I seem to be. Disinterest settles in early in “Awards Season” and doesn’t abate with”Holltywood’s Big Night.” I barely bother to watch the damned thing any more. It’s … Continue reading
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