Category: Movies
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The Unsung: Freak 1, Death Wish (1974)
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Read more: The Unsung: Freak 1, Death Wish (1974)He’s the one that started it all. Five films, a remake, and perhaps the entire ethos of 80’s Action. A single decision, on a crisp New York afternoon, unleashed the whirlwind.
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Moana 2 (2024)
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Read more: Moana 2 (2024)Swimming in circles. Ask for your money back, but only the dollars of your kid’s ticket back. What can I say except “You’re welcome”?
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When Oscar Shit the Bed: Going My Way (1944)
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Read more: When Oscar Shit the Bed: Going My Way (1944)One of these days, hopefully while I still remain above ground, someone will write the definitive tale of why, for what appeared to be a period of several decades from World War II forward, Hollywood was utterly, hopelessly, and reverentially obsessed with Catholicism.
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The Unsung: T-Bone Waitress, Hell or High Water (2016)
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Read more: The Unsung: T-Bone Waitress, Hell or High Water (2016)The movies and television have never failed to give us memorable waitresses over the years, from “Kiss my grits!” Flo to the Hold the Chicken Lady from Five Easy Pieces.
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Saint Nick of Bethlehem (2024)
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Read more: Saint Nick of Bethlehem (2024)Nick is a good-hearted man who struggles to find closure after the tragic loss of his son in an accident. He finds a new purpose in embracing his role as a generous Santa Claus.
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The Unsung: Joe, Marty (1955)
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Read more: The Unsung: Joe, Marty (1955)Always leave the room on a high note. George Costanza knew it, the best and brightest live it, and Joe – just Joe, thank you very much – sure as hell had it coursing through his veins.
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Wicked: Part One (2024)
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Read more: Wicked: Part One (2024)I’m not a big fan of origin stories featuring villains. They always start out with the villain being good and, later, either being misunderstood – as Maleficent is in Maleficent, or completely unconvincing in their turn towards evil
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Assholes of the Cinema: Irene Dailey, Five Easy Pieces
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Read more: Assholes of the Cinema: Irene Dailey, Five Easy PiecesDuring her brief few minutes on camera, Irene Dailey’s Samia Glavia inhabits the role of the archetypal intellectual with such perfection, we’re tempted to retire the type for all time
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Come And See (1985)
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Read more: Come And See (1985)World War 2 was a horrific event. The figures are not exact, but reliable estimates put the total civilian and military dead at around 60 million people. The total dead in World War 1 was between 15-22 million people. Yes, it can easily be seen that war sucks and is bad for your health, especially…
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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
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Read more: A Charlie Brown ThanksgivingThe review I wrote years ago about A Charlie Brown Christmas received a lot of hate mail. Hate mail that was well-received, as we love it.