Trashwire
Movie reviews, Whatcha Watchin podcast, and more
Author: Alexis Gentry
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Is ‘Madam Web’ The Best Unintentional Comedy?
Madame Web has clunky exposition, awkward dialogue, mediocre action, and a very generic story. But it also has some of the most unintentionally hilarious line delivery and weird moments I’ve seen recently.
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Kingsley Ben-Adir Becomes Bob Marley in One Love
Bob Marley: One Love follows predictable biopic tropes, but Kingsley Ben-Adir’s portrayal of Marley and Lashana Lynch’s performance as Rita keeps it captivating.
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Whatcha Watchin: From Page to Screen with Byron Graves
Alexis is joined by Bryon Graves, award-winning author of Rez Ball, to chat about book-to-screen adaptations. Find out which book made Byron quit a book club and why dystopian YA adaptations are like Gremlins.
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‘Suncoast’ Effectively Pulls At Heartstrings
Suncoast feels designed to pull at heartstrings, but thanks to Nico Parker’s strong lead performance, it proves to be an effective tear-jerker.
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Is ‘Argylle’ Fun or a Flop?
The marketing campaign for ‘Argylle’ has been aggressive but is it in service of a good movie?
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Let’s talk about The Curse and Fargo season 5
The Curse and Fargo season 5 both concluded recently. Here are my quick thoughts on both shows.
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The 2023 Denver Film Critics Society Winners Are…
The Denver Film Critics Society winners were just announced and three categories had a tie vote.
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The 2023 Denver Film Critics Society Nominees Are…
The Denver Film Critics Society announced our annual nominations with Poor Things and Barbie scoring nine nominations each including three in the Original Song category for Barbie.
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The Best Movies You Missed in 2023
With so many great movies released in 2023, it was easy to overlook some of these underrated gems. From animated indies to CGI wonders, the movies on this list definitely deserve a watch.
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The Best Movies I Watched In 2023
My top five movies of 2023 are a mix of polarizing and critically acclaimed films. From features that stand out for their performances and directorial excellence, to those boasting impressive visuals, and a little bit of humor, 2023 was an exciting year at the movies.
