Movies are strange– you don’t talk to anyone while you watch, but no one wants to see a film alone

Sometimes a film continues well after the credits roll. When that happens, I’ll share my thoughts in this blog. Hopefully it sparks a conversation.

Challengers
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Challengers

Just like a real tennis match, Challengers is fun, fast, and not afraid to get intimate.

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Letterboxd
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Letterboxd

Not the end of this blog– announcing an exciting tool to supplement our film conversations.

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Oppenheimer
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Oppenheimer

“How would you like to have to justify your entire life?” Oppenheimer was remarkable, capturing both the impressively personal and magnificently large.

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Barbie
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Barbie

I wish all movie premieres were big, community events like this one.

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Six movies of 2022
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Six movies of 2022

With both box office hits and flops, telling both immense tales and personal dramas, this a review of six of the biggest movies of 2022. These films capture all that works on the silver screen– and all that does not.

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The Batman
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The Batman

The time and energy commitments are very real, but The Batman is still worth a watch.

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Don’t Look Up
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Don’t Look Up

Was it ever possible for Don’t Look Up to live up to it’s supposed potential? How funny does a “dark comedy” have to be?

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In The Heights
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In The Heights

This review is from June 14, 2021

With large musical numbers and heartfelt stories, there are few moments where the two and a half hour runtime ever feels long.

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Do the Right Thing
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Do the Right Thing

This review is from April 12, 2021

Do the Right Thing is a movie that will stick with you everywhere you go, and gives power to the idea that good art can change the world.

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Godzilla v Kong
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Godzilla v Kong

This review is from April 5, 2021

If you’ve been waiting for Godzilla to fight King Kong, then I guess you’ll have fun.

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