Tag: Movies
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Greed goes to war in ‘War Dogs’
Director Todd Phillips might be better known for his Hangover trilogy, but War Dogs proves he can make a movie that is both entertaining and impactful. Cross that with the chemistry between Jonah Hill and Miles Teller, and throw in a little Bradley Cooper and you’ve got yourself a rags-to-richest-to-corruption story that’s definitely worth a…
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‘Ghostbusters’ is a silly little comedy that became a cultural lightning rod
Remember when The Interview came out and everyone decided that seeing a silly little comedy was some kind of patriotic act of defiance to North Korea? The all-female Ghostbusters reboot is a lot like that—a silly little comedy that somehow ignited a culture war on the internet and became way more significant than it probably…
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Key and Peele hit the big screen with hilarious results in ‘Keanu’
Whenever stars of TV sketch comedy transition to the big screen, the question on everyone’s mind is: will this just feel like a sketch stretched out to 90 minutes? Thankfully with Keanu, the answer is no. Yes, there are some lulls and a few jokes that don’t always land, but the impeccable chemistry between the…
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‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ a beautiful mess
In typical Zack Snyder fashion, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is style over substance. While there are a few iconic moments and characters, the lengthy runtime leaves it bogged down in its own muddy plot.
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‘Pee-wee’s Big Holiday’ a genuine delight
This week, the nostalgia gods at Netflix delivered Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, which sees the titular hero befriending Joe Manganiello and going on a road trip. The movie’s funniest moments aren’t a snarky nod to dated nostalgia, they’re genuine and played with conviction, reminding us why we’ve loved Pee-wee Herman for three decades and counting.
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Will ‘The Revenant’ bring DiCaprio Oscar gold?
As far as I’m concerned, Leonardo DiCaprio should already have several Oscars on his shelf. ‘The Revenant’ could very well be the film that finally scores him some Oscar gold, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s his best film. Brutal and beautiful, this film has racked up lots of nominations from professional and critics groups…
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Denver Film Critics Society Nominations are in
Trashwire is a member of the Denver Film Critics Society, which means we get to cast a vote for this year’s best films. Check out the complete list of nominees here and let us know what your favorites were on Facebook and Twitter.
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’99 Homes’ offers grim reminder of the recent past
Because everyone was negatively affected by the recession, ’99 Homes’ is filled with tension and desparation that should resonate with most Americans.
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‘The Force Awakens’ gives new hope to ‘Star Wars’ franchise
The Force Awakens is first and foremost a film for Star Wars fans. Even the heroes themselves are fans, well-versed in the legends of Luke Skywalker and General Leia. With great performances from the new stars and a director who understands how to deliver a film worthy of its source material, The Force Awakens gives…
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Depp dazzles as Whitey Bulger in ‘Black Mass’
While ‘Black Mass’ might be more grounded in fiction than the reality of Whitey Bulger, Johnny Depp and Joel Edgerton turn out great performances that make this a very enjoyable gangster movie.
