Tag: Romance

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel WICKED review

About the film (courtesy of Universal Pictures): The first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. The untold story of the witches of Oz. Starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young …

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Time for a Reel LISA FRANKENSTEIN review

About the film (courtesy of Focus Features): A coming of RAGE love story from acclaimed writer Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body (2009)) about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous …

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Time for a Reel POOR THINGS review

About the film (courtesy of Searchlight Pictures): From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter’s protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the …

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Time for a Reel ASTEROID CITY review

About the film (courtesy of Focus Features): World-changing events spectacularly disrupt the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention in an American desert town circa 1955. Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City will be sure to divide audiences. For big fans of Anderson’s work, it’s a feast for the senses, with beautiful visuals, meticulous production design, and …

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Time for a Reel CYRANO review

About the film (courtesy of United Artists Releasing): A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac (Peter Dinklage) dazzles whether with ferocious wordplay at a verbal joust or with brilliant swordplay in a duel. But, convinced that his appearance renders him unworthy of love of a devoted friend, the luminous Roxanne (Haley Bennett), Cyrano …

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Time for a Reel MARRY ME review

About the film (courtesy of Universal Pictures): Musical superstar Kat Valdez (Jennifer Lopez) and Charlie Gilbert (Owen Wilson), a math teacher are total strangers who agree to marry and then get to know each other. An unlikely romance about two different people searching for something real in a world where value is based on likes …

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Time for a Reel THE HIGH NOTE review

About the film (courtesy of Focus Features): Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross), a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights, and Maggie (Dakota Johnson), her overworked personal assistant. While stuck running errands, Maggie still aspires to her childhood dream …

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Time for a Reel RED JOAN review

Red Joan is the story of a British woman by the name of Joan Stanley (Judi Dench) who, in her latter years of life, is accused of being a spy for Russia. Did she or did she not share nuclear secrets with the superpower to the West? In order to understand the entire big picture, …

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Time for a Reel LONG SHOT review

There may not be too many actors who seem to enjoy themselves while working in the way that Seth Rogen does. One thing you can always bank on is that he is going to throw himself completely into whatever role he plays. Unfortunately he can be more of an acquired taste at times. Charlize Theron …

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Time for a Reel GLORIA BELL review

Sebastián Lelio is a Chilean writer/director that has had little exposure in North America outside of last year’s Disobedience starring Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams. The racy romantic drama captured the attention of critics and audiences with its scandalous subject matter and great acting. Riding that wave of notoriety, Lelio has adapted his Spanish-speaking hit, …