Practical Magic (1998)
“Be careful what you wish for.” It seems that part of the human condition is to want – to crave – that which we cannot have. Even The Rolling Stones […]
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Bombshell (2019)
“News is like a ship. You take your hands off the wheel and it pulls hard to the left.” Bombshell is a precise film. The blocking has been staunchly rehearsed, […]
The Upside (2019)
“Don’t you see potential here?” Simple, hopeful, and surprisingly gentle, The Upside’s recipe for success rests on the coattails of its two leading actors and their charming chemistry. Granted, this movie does have some […]
Aquaman (2018)
“I’m from the surface. No one’s gonna take me seriously.” There’s no denying Aquaman’s dedication to the character’s unique brand – it’s an homage to countless blockbusters, a garish CGI spectacle, so […]
Boy Erased (2018)
“Our family is so normal.” The film has great performances, sheds light on the shocking longevity of its true life story, and it pleads with us to accept change. Boy Erased […]
The Beguiled (2017)
“Are you frightened?” The Beguiled is not the sort of film where you should ever try to dwell upon any one thing it tries to be about. It’s too sprawling, […]
Lion (2016)
“I have to go home. I am lost.” Back in 2010 I went on a mission trip to Nicaragua, joining my Mother’s childhood best friend Sue and the rest of […]
The Family Fang (2016)
“If you’re in control, then the chaos will happen around you and not to you.” After sitting through Jason Bateman’s previous directorial effort, 2013’s slandering and loud-mouthed Bad Words, I came into […]
Paddington (2015)
“You’ve literally just brought home a random bear.” I remember seeing the first official teaser trailer for Paddington and laughing out loud. Colin Firth, set to play the lead character, dropped out […]
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