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Now Streaming: Godless

Josh Zyber — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 13:00:46 +0000

The explosion of quality television programming these days, especially on streaming, has made it nearly impossible to keep up with every new show of interest, no matter how buzzed or acclaimed. The holiday break gave me an opportunity to finally catch up with one, Netflix’s well-regarded Western, Godless. Produced by Steven Soderbergh, the limited series...

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‘Money Monster’ Review: Stupid with a Side of Smart

Philip Brown — Thu, 12 May 2016 19:00:57 +0000

On a certain level, ‘Money Monster’ is a high-concept thriller like Hollywood used to make all the time. You know the type – take an easily marketable premise that can be condensed into a trailer (or even better, a poster), cast a couple movie stars, throw in some one-liners, and you’ve got yourself a money...

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’71’ Review: Genre Thrills in a Trouble Time

Philip Brown — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 14:00:37 +0000

The title and setting of ’71’ suggests that audiences are about to settle in for a political drama about one of the most troubled times in Irish history. Indeed the film is steeped in historical baggage and even has a message to impart through allegory. But make no mistake: this is a white-knuckle thriller filled...

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‘Unbroken’ Review: Unnecessary

Philip Brown — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 18:00:14 +0000

‘Unbroken’ comes from source material so intrinsically exciting and moving that it should essentially makes itself into an effective film. The screenplay was worked on by (amongst a team of other writers) the Coen brothers, who are incapable of writing anything less than brilliant. The cinematography is by Roger Deakins, who only shoots stunning images....

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