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Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel GLASS review

This is my word of advice to those interested in seeing Glass. While in theory this new movie could be enjoyed on its own, do yourselves a favor and have already seen at least Split (2016) prior to heading to theaters to checking out Glass. And for those that may not already know, Unbreakable (2000) …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel THE 6TH FRIEND review

The 6th Friend was made on a very modest budget, with actors that wouldn’t be considered “A-listers”. Horror seems to be the one genre that gives these types of films the most chance for success. The built-in beauty with the genre is that the less you show, the more intriguing, and possibly frightful it can …

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Time for a Reel THE UPSIDE review

We’ll get this out of the way very quickly for those that don’t already know. The Upside, starring Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart and Nicole Kidman, is a remake of the 2011 worldwide French hit, The Intouchables. Lots of movies over the decades have seen similar treatment, going from French to an American version. Three Men …

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Time for a Reel BEN IS BACK review

Peter Hedges has been slowly building is portfolio of works while trying to bring focus to the everyday struggles of the average American family. Guiding Steve Carell in Dan in Real Life (2007), Hedges brought a lighthearted, yet touching story about a widowed father trying to raise three girls. In The Odd Life of Timothy …

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Time for a Reel VICE review

While doing some mindless channel surfing this extended holiday weekend, I stumbled upon Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) and The Other Guys (2010). My first thought went to how funny and entertaining Will Farrell was in each of these movies. Then I started to think about how funny of an actor he …

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Time for a Reel WELCOME TO MARWEN review

Hate crime is an ugly phrase. It’s an even uglier action. Welcome to Marwen is the theatrical version of disturbing and heartbreaking story of Mark Hogancamp (Steve Carell). Mark suffers from PTSD due to a violent attack outside of a bar one night. A group of men didn’t like what Mark had to say and …

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Time for a Reel AQUAMAN review

Warner Bros. will not be deterred it would seem when it comes to performing in the crowded arena of comic book-inspired films. Disney is the current juggernaut of these types of films, with everyone else scrabbling to follow their blueprint of success. Both, critics and fans alike, have basically conceded that this is a one …

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Time for a Reel BUMBLEBEE review

Michael Bay promised a continuation of the Transformers franchise, even after stepping away as director after last year’s Transformers: The Last Knight. Paramount Pictures have had Bay’s back, despite less than stellar reviews and waning domestic box office numbers. Why? This franchise is an absolute beast in the international market, earning almost 4x what it …

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Time for a Reel MARY POPPINS RETURNS review

More than a half-century ago, Julie Andrews took the Banks family under her care while also the world reasons to sing and dance. Mary Poppins was a bona fide live action hit for Disney and its catchy tunes would help turn in it into a timeless classic. In those days, Hollywood was more of a …

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Time for a Reel THE FAVOURITE review

In a time long before television programs such as Geraldo or The Jerry Springer Show and centuries before National Enquirer or TMZ, there existed a platform that was as scandalous as they come. If you were royalty, there was a 50/50 chance that skeletons and dark secrets were a daily occurrence. Rather than facing public …