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Category: Good Movies
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Gladstone Shines in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro might be the focus of ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ but Lily Gladstone is the true standout of the Martin Scorsese true crime story.
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‘Dumb Money’ Makes GameStop Stock Scandal Relatable
Dumb Money simplifies the story of the GameStop short squeeze a little too much, but the strong cast and snappy storytelling make for an entertaining watch.
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Favorite Underrated Movies
I’ve been revisiting some older movies that I consider to be underrated gems and compiled this list to collect all my selections.
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Whatcha Watchin: Am I Crying in the Barbie Movie?
Alexis and Kim talk about the Barbie movie, men throwing tantrums online, self-aware casting, movie marketing, and more in this episode of the Whatcha Watchin podcast.
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Whatcha Watchin: Indiana Jones and the Generic Movie
Was Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny a huge disappointment? Alexis and Kim discuss the movie in this spoiler review.
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‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Proves Harrison Ford is Still Charming At Any Age
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny doesn’t live up to vintage Indy adventures, but contains enough fun set pieces and Harrison Ford charm to far surpass 2008’s Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
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Whatcha Watchin: Is The Flash Fun or Frankenstein’s Monster?
Is The Flash a fun comic book movie or a Frankenstein fever dream? Alexis and Kim share their thoughts on the movie, the troubled production, the rubbery CGI, and more.
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Whatcha Watchin: Wes Anderson’s Candy-Colored Dream Movie
Alexis and Kim take a trip to Asteroid City and discuss Wes Anderson as an auteur, why a memorable visual style is so important, and how an enormous cast of powerhouse players can each stand out in an ensemble.
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‘Asteroid City’ Further Cements Wes Anderson’s Auteur Status
Asteroid City is Wes Anderson at his most Wes Anderson: meticulously executed, beautifully shot, and a genuinely pleasurable watching experience.
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The Multiverse Fever Dream of ‘The Flash’
With a controversial star and a chaotic mess behind the scenes, The Flash is a surprisingly entertaining movie—though it can also feel like a multiverse fever dream.
