#A Flat Shadow of Studio Ghibli – /Film

#A Flat Shadow of Studio Ghibli – /Film

“#A Flat Shadow of Studio Ghibli – /Film” There’s been a lot of trepidation heading into Studio Ghibli’s Earwig and the Witch. It is the studio’s first foray into CG animation, a technology it had used sparingly for high-octane action sequences in Spirited Away and Princess Miyazaki or for the clattering steampunk castle of Howl’s…

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#Together Together Review: Sundance 2021 – /Film

#Together Together Review: Sundance 2021 – /Film

“#Together Together Review: Sundance 2021 – /Film” Together Together is a love story – kind of. This is not the typical romantic love story that Hollywood usually pumps out; it’s a story about platonic love. About finding a connection with another human being that isn’t based on seduction or romance. And that’s refreshing! More stories…

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#A sharp look at Hollywood narcissism

#A sharp look at Hollywood narcissism

“#A sharp look at Hollywood narcissism” Running time: 106 min. Rated: R (profanity). On Netflix. You know those “oops” moments when a star is caught not thanking their significant other in an awards acceptance speech? (Hilary Swank’s husband snub of 2000 springs to mind.) “Malcolm & Marie,” out Friday, ponders — as we all have,…

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#Home Alone as a Horror Movie – /Film

#Home Alone as a Horror Movie – /Film

“#Home Alone as a Horror Movie – /Film” Every now and again, some internet smart aleck will cut a trailer for a beloved comedy classic that imagines that film as a horror movie. Mrs. Doubtfire, Shrek, Ross from Friends, what have you — they all turn into the psychopathic killers given the right editing choices…

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#A Bonkers Genre Mashup – /Film

#A Bonkers Genre Mashup – /Film

“#A Bonkers Genre Mashup – /Film” Think back to your time in elementary school. Think about that one kid in your class who snorted Pixie Stix, constantly drank way too much soda, ran circles around everyone else at recess, and maybe even inspired some awe at his seemingly boundless amounts of energy. That kid’s actions…

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#The Blazing World Review: Sundance 2021 – /Film

#The Blazing World Review: Sundance 2021 – /Film

“#The Blazing World Review: Sundance 2021 – /Film” You would think any movie that casts the iconic Udo Kier as an enigmatic dream guide who munches on fireflies would at least be interesting, but no – The Blazing World, an over-stylized, under-baked bit of tomfoolery from writer-director-star Carlson Young never manages to engross the viewer even as it…

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