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Movie reviews, Whatcha Watchin podcast, and more
Category: New Movies
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Can Glen Powell’s Charm Make ‘Twisters’ a Whirlwind Success?
Twisters delivers thrilling CGI tornado action but relies too heavily on the charm of Glen Powell.
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All Aboard the Violence Train for New Hindi Action Film ‘Kill’
Alexis is joined by Billy from Geek of Oz to discuss the new Hindi film Kill, how sound amps up the impact of the violence, what could change in the upcoming Hollywood remake, and why this film stands out in the action genre.
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Does ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Rival Rajamouli’s Smash Hit ‘RRR’?
Alexis is joined by Andrew Levins from the Hey Fam podcast to chat about Nag Ashwin’s Pan-Indian blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD and how it compares to movies like RRR and Baahubali from legendary Telugu director S.S. Rajamouli.
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‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Delivers the Telugu Epic of My Dreams
Nag Ashwin’s Prabhas starrer Kalki 2898 AD feels like the Avengers of Indian cinema but the film also works surprisingly well without prior knowledge.
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Best and Worst Movies I Watched in June
Whatcha Watchin’ has been on a hiatus while I focus on mini-reviews but the podcast has returned with a new monthly movie wrap-up.
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‘The Bikeriders’ Elevated by Performances
Tom Hardy and Jodie Comer are having a wild voice competition in ‘The Bikeriders’ but is the movie compelling?
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Is ‘Sasquatch Sunset’ the Weirdest Movie of the Year?
Sasquatch Sunset is an 88-minute, dialogue-free film about Sasquatches featuring an unrecognizable Riley Keough and Jesse Eisenberg, and it’s one of the weirder films you might see this year.
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‘Furiosa’ a Spectacular Sequel to ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga exceeds expectations with stellar performances by Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, stunning visuals, and exceptional stunt work.
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Does ‘Back to Black’ Do Amy Winehouse Dirty?
‘Back to Black’ suffers from the same issues as so many musician biopics: telling a true story and appeasing the estate that holds the music licensing rights.
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‘Hundreds Of Beavers’ Combines Silent Movies With Looney Tunes For Unique Hilarity
In Mike Cheslik’s Hundreds of Beavers, a 19th-century applejack salesman battles beavers in a mashup of silent-era slapstick and Adult Swim humor.
