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Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
I suppose the biggest compliment I can lay on a lot of these recent Marvel movies is that by the time the home video release comes around, I find myself giddily anticipating a rewatch. My eagerness to take Thor: Ragnarokfor … Continue reading
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Tagged 2017, Anthony Hopkins, cate blanchett, Chris Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo, Taika Waititi, Tessa Thompson, Tom Hiddleston
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The Aviator (2004)
Has the bones of generic biopic but is made even stronger by Scorsese and screenwriter John Logan’s decision not to tell the full Howard Hughes story, but a very specific chunk. DiCaprio’s performance is gargantuan as is the electrifying filmmaking from Scorsese. … Continue reading
Knight of Cups (2016)
You either vibe with Terrence Malick or you don’t. I don’t get people who claim to love The Tree of Life but then straight up slam To the Wonder or Knight of Cups. Sure, they work to varying degrees of success but the filmmaking, ambition and voice … Continue reading
"This Film Should Be Played Loud" 