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Category: Reviews
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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.
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Overnight Fame Becomes a Nightmare For Nicolas Cage in ‘Dream Scenario’
A timid professor becomes an overnight celebrity due to appearing in random people’s dreams, but quickly faces an unexpected backlash in this intriguing examination of viral fame.
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‘The Marvels’ Doesn’t Deserve All the Hate
Despite what the angry internet screaming would tell you, The Marvels is not in fact the worst movie ever. But that also doesn’t mean it’s a masterpiece.
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‘The Killer’ Might Be a Little Too Stone-Cold
Michael Fassbender stars as a methodical assassin on a quest for revenge in David Fincher’s ‘The Killer.’ But while the plot, might be reminiscent of the ‘John Wick’ franchise, the film is a little too cold and calculated to fully captivate audiences.
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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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Whatcha Watchin: ‘The Creator’ is the Best Way to Spend $80 Million
In this episode, Alexis is joined by special guest Leo Rydel from GeeklyGoods to chat about the original sci-fi epic The Creator from director Gareth Edwards.
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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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Gael García Bernal Is The Heart Of ‘Cassandro’
There are certain actors who can give you so much with a smile, a glance, a flick of the eyebrow. Gael García Bernal has proven time and time again that he is one of those actors.
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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.
