Trashwire
Movie reviews, Whatcha Watchin podcast, and more
Author: Alexis Gentry
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The Brutalist Rides the Line Between Epic And Oscar-bait
The Brutalist has been heralded by critics as the best film of 2024, but does this 3.5-hour epic live up to the awards hype, or is it a classic case of Oscar bait?
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A Complete Unknown, An Unlikable Man
Timothée Chalamet is Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, which paints the artist as a complicated genius—a label usually reserved for celebrated narcissistic men.
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Allu Arjun Reigns Supreme in Pushpa: The Rule
It’s not a flawless sequel, but with catchy music, a colorful visual style, and the undeniable charisma of Allu Arjun, Pushpa: The Rule is a blast.
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‘Nightbitch’ a Canine Critique of Societal Expectations
Amy Adams stars as a frustrated mom who turns into a dog in Marielle Heller’s ‘Nightbitch’. The premise is wild but the film occasionally lacks bite.
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Breaking Down the Pan-India Phenomenon of Pushpa
Levins from Hey Fam returns to the podcast to chat about Sukumar’s Pushpa: The Rise, starring Allu Arjun, in anticipation of the release of the sequel, Pushpa: The Rule.
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Denzel Washington Owns ‘Gladiator II’
Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal may star in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, but make no mistake, this is Denzel Washington’s movie.
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‘All We Imagine As Light’ Explores Intimacy and Connection Through Beautiful Visuals
Director Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light delivers themes of friendship, sisterhood, connection, heartache, hope, and disappointment all delivered through outstanding performances and breathtaking visuals.
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Kieran Culkin makes ‘A Real Pain’ a Pleasure
Jesse Eisenberg wrote, directed, and stars in ‘A Real Pain’, but make no mistake, this is Kieran Culkin’s movie.
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Why Do So Many Critics Love ‘Anora’?
Alexei Toliopoulos, one of my all-time favorite podcasters, joined me to chat about Sean Baker’s film Anora on the latest episode of the Whatcha Watchin podcast.
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Is ‘Anora’ the Best Movie of the Year?
Anora, Sean Baker’s humorous, engaging, and emotional Cinderella story, could be one of the best movies of 2024.
