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Review: ‘The Toll’

March 24, 2021March 22, 2021 Joe Baker

Michael Nader’s The Toll straddles the line of horror film rhetoric between updated urban thriller and old-school psychological terror. It begins in the world of cell … Continue reading Review: ‘The Toll’

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Review: ‘The Courier,’ Neck on the Line

March 17, 2021March 16, 2021 Peter A. Martin

Benedict Cumberbatch stars in the titular role of a real-life suspense drama that explores the Cuban Missile Crisis from a fresh perspective.  Stern and tight-necked people abound in The Courier, and no wonder! Heightening tensions between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. … Continue reading Review: ‘The Courier,’ Neck on the Line

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Review: ‘The Father,’ Slow Horror

March 10, 2021February 25, 2021 Peter A. Martin

Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman and Olivia Williams star in a drama that resolves into a disturbing, yet empathetic portrait.  Trapped in his own personal hell, without knowing it, Anthony is firmly resolved that he wants to remain in it. And … Continue reading Review: ‘The Father,’ Slow Horror

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Review: ‘Raya and the Last Dragon,’ Warm Hearts, Cool Adventures

March 2, 2021 Peter A. Martin

Kelly Marie Tran and Awkwafina lead the voice cast in Disney’s magnificent, heart-warming animated adventure.  Refreshing in its approach to story, drawn from Southeast Asian folklore, and, perhaps even more importantly, in its depiction of the traditional “Disney princess” (compare … Continue reading Review: ‘Raya and the Last Dragon,’ Warm Hearts, Cool Adventures

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Review: ‘Nomadland,’ A Distant Dream Comes Into Focus

February 17, 2021February 18, 2021 Peter A. Martin

Frances McDormand stars in Chloe Zhao’s captivating, rugged re-consideration of the American Dream.  I was born in California and raised with the dream that when I was 65, I would be able to retire and enjoy my golden years in … Continue reading Review: ‘Nomadland,’ A Distant Dream Comes Into Focus

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Review: ‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things’

February 11, 2021 Joe Baker

Based on his own short story and written by acclaimed novelist Lev Grossman, The Map of Tiny Perfect Things is tailor made for the young adult/teen audience lapping up the modestly scaled features and Netflix-budgeted mini-series aimed at their hungry … Continue reading Review: ‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things’

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