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Mr. Nobody (2009)
At first, I thought it was a story about a man, the life he lived, and the connections he made along the way. Then I thought it was an epic statement about mankind and our place in the universe. Then I thought it was several parallel stories about the same…
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A Minecraft Movie (2025)
Expected it to be dumb and aimless, but it was actually kind of entertaining. Jack Black’s outrageous personality and full buy-in to the ridiculousness really sell the movie. Momoa’s little belly is on brand for the character, but I’m wondering if it’s a consequence of his notorious distaste for working…
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Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (2024)
Touching. Certainly makes you stop and appreciate life a little bit more. That’s powerful. Lots of great footage, and the editing is especially impressive. Crafting a coherent, emotionally resonant, and well-paced story without relying on a third-party narrator is no easy task. The frequent time jumps felt a little gratuitous,…
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
Tim Burton is right at home here, delivering his signature blend of quirky macabre, high school theater-style effects, and retro claymation. He’s always had a playful relationship with goth aesthetics and a light-hearted take on death, and this film is no exception. But my beef with Burton is that he…
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Perfect Days (2023)
A contemplative exploration of the tragic beauty of life. Vintage Wenders. Like the guy’s life, the film moves at a gentle, deliberate pace, though it feels a bit slow at times. If the message is simply to appreciate every day above ground, I’m not sure we needed to watch a…
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Idiocracy (2006)
Simpleton humor and dialogue, not much more sophisticated than Judge’s TV cartoons. But the message is prescient and socially aware. This is kind of what’s happening. Will society decline? Luke Wilson is always an interesting presence, but he’s not great here. Not sure goofy comedy is his thing.
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Alien: Romulus (2024)
Story doesn’t offer much in the way of originality, we’ve seen it many times before. That said, the film shines in its aesthetic. The retro sets and cinematography are clear highlights, paying loyal homage to the look and feel of the original Alien films from the ’80s. The ensemble cast…
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Erin Brockovich (2000)
A feel-good story about a regular person rising above. Easy Oscar material. Robert, at 33, is hot. What a presence she has. Worth every penny of that record-setting contract.
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Anora (2024)
Definitely an unconventional Best Picture. Strong acting all around, for sure, but shouldn’t a Best Picture tell a larger story? Anora is about a young woman making a series of bad choices, and while she has moments of independence, integrity, and spunk along the way, she ultimately ends up worse…
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Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken (2023)
Decent story with nice animation, but the over-exaggerated expressions, fast talking, and simplistic humor don’t make much of an impression. Fonda is an interesting voiceover choice.
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