Alexander Payne is one of cinema’s most brilliant and consistent directors to come into the fold in the last two decades with films that have not only balanced heart and humour to wonderful effects but bring us some of the most eclectic group of characters. Whether it was Miles & Jack as they made their way through the luscious vineyards of California, Warren Schmidt and his travelling RV or Tracy Flick’s ambitions of being class President. So it’s something of a crushing disappointment to…
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Downsizing Review (61st BFI London Film Festival)
Alexander Payne is one of cinema’s most brilliant and consistent directors to come into the fold in the last two decades with films that have not only balanced heart and humour to wonderful effects but bring us some of the most eclectic group of…
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Post a Comment »The Disaster Artist Review (Toronto International Film Festival)
Tommy Wiseau’s mystery has captivated the underbelly of pop culture for more than a decade, ever since he unleashed The Room on audiences in 2003. A twisted, undecipherable romantic drama, hailed as the “best worst movie” of all time, it has…
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Tommy Wiseau’s mystery has captivated the underbelly of pop culture for more than a decade, ever since he unleashed The Room on audiences in 2003. A twisted, undecipherable romantic drama, hailed as the “best worst movie” of all time, it has left a unique footprint in cinema, one that brings folks together, gets them laughing and begging for answers to questions like: Who is Tommy Wiseau, and how did his cult classic find the light of day?
Wiseau’s friend and The Room co-star, Greg…
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Logan Lucky Review
Logan Lucky is about a group of criminals that seem dumb on the surface, but turn out to be smarter than they appear. Likewise, the film itself is much smarter than the ads might have you think.
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Logan Lucky is about a group of criminals that seem dumb on the surface, but turn out to be smarter than they appear. Likewise, the film itself is much smarter than the ads might have you think.
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Movie Reviews tagged Comedy and Drama
Dumb Money Review
Some will describe Dumb Money as a companion piece to The Big Short. Craig Gillespie’s film is just as much The Anti Big Short, however.
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Some will describe Dumb Money as a companion piece to The Big Short. Craig Gillespie’s film is just as much The Anti Big Short, however.
Read More »No Hard Feelings Review
No Hard Feelings reminds us that a comedy can be problematic and funny. Actually, they often intersect.
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No Hard Feelings reminds us that a comedy can be problematic and funny. Actually, they often intersect.
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You Hurt My Feelings Review
You Hurt My Feelings is largely about coping with the notion of simply being good enough at your passion. That sums up the quality of the film: good enough.
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You Hurt My Feelings is largely about coping with the notion of simply being good enough at your passion. That sums up the quality of the film: good enough.
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Magic Mike’s Last Dance is primarily a showcase for Tatum and Hayek, who possess a strange yet believable chemistry.
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Magic Mike’s Last Dance is primarily a showcase for Tatum and Hayek, who possess a strange yet believable chemistry.
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