Bradley Cooper’s Maestro paints a portrait of love, ambition and the complexities of marriage. It is a visually stunning film with powerful lead performances. Maestro is based on the life of Leonard Bernstein, a legendary American conductor and composer but surprisingly focused on his romantic relationships. It is only Bradley Cooper’s second directorial feature, but […]
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Despite homages to classic slashers and a decent twist, the movie suffers from shallow characters, a tired plot and a lack of genuine tension. The title Thanksgiving deserved a much better movie. Before the titles roll, the best part of Thanksgiving is already over. It’s shocking to me how a movie with so much promise
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A slow-paced Hitchcockian thriller that explores societal tensions, race dynamics and the downside of technological advancement with unrealized potential. Sam Esmail, the writer and director of Leave the World Behind, based the screenplay on the novel of the same name written by Rumaan Alam. Esmail, known for Homecoming and Mr. Robot, is fascinated by the
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The movie that revived Hollywood post-COVID, Top Gun: Maverick delivers stunning aerial sequences, heartfelt moments and Tom Cruise! The sequel came out 36 years after the original. In those 36 years Top Gun became a part of American history, an unforgettable piece of pop culture. Top Gun Maverick makes the most of that history by
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An unconventional romance set in 1970s LA, the uniquely charming Licorice Pizza, although smaller in scale than his other films, projects the magic of Paul Thomas Anderson’s filmmaking. The way to watch a movie directed by Paul Thomas Anderson is to not presume what the movie is about. PTA, as he is sometimes referred to;
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The Batman portrays a young, rough-around-the-edges, version of Batman never before seen onscreen. It has a great cast, beautiful visuals and an original script making it worth watching. The movie opens with little drama as the title ‘The Batman’ silently appears on the screen. It’s understated and indicative of the experience you will have watching
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