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FILM REVIEW – Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) : Why is Matthew McConaughey Voicing a Samurai?
SPOILERS If you pay attention, you’ll remember, nothing is hopeless or beyond redemption. Visually, the film is a dream. As stunning as The Little Prince (2015) (different studio, though equally ambitious). But I’m genuinely confused. This is a tale that takes place in Japan, the characters are Japanese, and it’s inspired by Japanese myth. So… Continue reading
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FILM REVIEW – Die Hard (1988) : Directed by John McTiernan
SPOILERS Alan Rickman and Bruce Willis brought AK-47s and choppers to a footwear-optional holiday party. On the guest list—a bunch of FBI agents and local police who left their brains back at the station. But not to worry—John McClane, like any decent cowboy, came bearing his wits and morbid sense of humor to take down… Continue reading
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FILM REVIEW – Wicked (2024) : Directed by Jon M. Chu
SPOILERS The social and emotional impact of one poppy boutonniere is nothing short of sorcery. A single flower becomes a meaningful symbol of activism and friendship. When Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) uses the poppies against her classmates, this act of rebellion explicitly conveys a desire to put ignorance to bed while reinforcing those already awake. Perhaps… Continue reading
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FILM REVIEW – The Lost Boys (1987) : Bathtub Scene
In a world full of vampire delinquents who delight in terrorizing the night scene and feasting on the local flesh – be a vampire slayer who reads dorky comic books, wears wacky clothes, and enjoys evening bubble baths with his dog. The bathtub scene where Sam (Corey Haim) sings along to “I Ain’t Got No… Continue reading