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Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel GRINGO review

Nash Edgerton has been in the movie industry for 15+ years. He has had a some bit part roles acting, but has spent the majority of his time focused on the stunt side of things. He branched out doing some small directorial works which were mostly shorts, with the lone exception of a little-known Australian …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel A WRINKLE IN TIME review

Moviegoers are becoming more and more selective on where they spend their money. And since there is so much money on the table to be had, studios are doing all that they can to try and secure the biggest piece of the golden pie that they can. One movie that will be bringing quite a …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel DEATH WISH review

Another classic makes its way to the theaters in the form of an all too familiar remake. 1974’s Death Wish starring Charles Bronson was viewed as a call to arms for vigilantism. The subject matter was divisive, as people praised the unlawful “take matters into your own hands” attitude, while others were much more critical …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel ANNIHILATION review

From a director’s chair perspective, Alex Garland gave audiences something to really chew on in his debut work, Ex Machina (2014). The sci-fi drama was truly a visionary piece of art that propelled it to an Oscar win along with countless other awards. Alicia Vikander and Oscar Isaac gave complex layers of emotion to a …

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Time for a Reel GAME NIGHT review

Jason Bateman has seen a sustainable success rate throughout a television and movie career that has spanned four decades. Bateman’s youthful presence has been a constant throughout, although it’s been his sarcastic side that has been in the forefront in this last decade or so. It’s the rated R works such as Horrible Bosses (2011), …

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Time for a Reel RED SPARROW review

Director Francis Lawrence is probably best known for his work on the blockbuster “Hunger Games” franchise. Helming the final three movies of the dystopian series gave him quality time with the film’s shining lead actor, Jennifer Lawrence. Realizing what an amazing talent she was, Francis Lawrence was determined to allow the spirited JLaw to spread …

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Time for a Reel Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER review

Black Panther review

Believe or not, Marvel Studios’ Black Panther is the eighteenth movie this massive ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe. Over the last ten years Marvel has totally changed the landscape and measuring stick for what is to be considered a successful franchise. Rather than resting on its laurels, Kevin Feige and company continue to push forward, raising …

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Time for a Reel FIFTY SHADES FREED review

Fifty Shades Freed review

E.L. James has already captured the imaginations of countless fans who keep coming back for more alternative romance, as I like to call it. Steamy words transformed into sultry images in 2015 with the release of Fifty Shades of Grey. This was a budding franchise and Universal Pictures would not miss a golden opportunity cash …

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Time for a Reel PETER RABBIT review

Peter Rabbit review

In 1902 an aspiring author by the name of Beatrix Potter hoped to make a name for herself with the release of her first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. The rest, as they say, is history. She went on to become an extremely accomplished author, while The Tale of Peter Rabbit has gone on …

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Time for a Reel BILAL: A NEW BREED OF HERO review

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero review

Last year Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) was a pleasant surprise that seemingly came out of nowhere. By the time that awards season rolled around, the positive buzz could not be ignored. A story was told that was more mature in nature and the animation was stunning. Less than a year later, could we …