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Monthly Archives: August 2019
Movie Review: Huck Finn has nothing on “The Peanut Butter Falcon”
That darned Shia LaBeouf. Every time he hits the headlines, you’re ready to write him off. Forget how to spell that darned name, he’s done. And every time he picks a winning film project, he writes himself back in again. … Continue reading
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Documentary Review: “Love, Antosha” remembers a beloved young star who died too young
We probably don’t need a documentary to remind us that Anton Yelchin was the embodiment of Ferris Bueller, Hollywood’s young tyro of a talent, beloved by all — “a righteous dude.” I remember thinking that when he died back in … Continue reading
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“Video Palace” — a fun, critically-acclaimed horror podcast/drama, now free on Youtube
Check it out, podcast fans. I did. It’s good, and remember, I worked in public radio, so I know good audio production values when I hear them.
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Preview, Jim Gaffigan, down and out, an “American Dreamer”
Gaffigan plays a ride share app driver who gets into hauling drug dealers around. Jim Gaffigan as you’ve never seen him before? “American Dreamer” opens Sept. 20.
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Preview, Sam Mendes’ Take on The Great War, “1917”
The anniversary of its end was last year, but better late than never. Looks impressive. Very “Dunkirk,” you think? Firth, Strong and Cumberbatch head the cast of “1917,” a Dec. 25 release.
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Next screening? “The Art of Racing in the Rain”
I have friends more into cars than I am who assure me the novel this is based on is “Marley & Me” from the dog’s point of view, and with auto racing. I roll me eyes, I do. I had … Continue reading
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