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In Memoriam: Penny Marshall (1943-2018)

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  A true pioneer in the film industry has passed. Word broke earlier today that Penny Marshall, star of the television sitcom Laverne and Shirley and director of such classics as Big and… Continue reading

Black Mirrorthon Pt. 6: ‘The Waldo Moment’

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This episode has drawn a lot of comparison to the 2016 Trump Presidential Campaign, as evidenced below. Title: ‘The Waldo Moment’ Director: Bryn Higgins Writer: Charlie Brooker Cast: Daniel Rigby, Chloe Pirrie, Jason Flemyng, Tobias Menzies… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘Vox Lux’

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Directed by: Brady Corbet Starring: Natalie Portman, Jude Law, and Raffey Cassidy Plot: After a traumatic event, a teenager skyrockets to pop music fan Review: Stars aren’t born. They are hot air set ablaze so we… Continue reading

Black Mirrorthon Pt 3: ‘The Entire History of You’

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Needless to say, this show made a big splash when it first landed. First the Prime Minister has sex with a pig, then a reality show destroys a person’s soul. Now it’s time… Continue reading

Black Mirrorthon Pt. 2: ‘Fifteen Million Merits’

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One does not simply watch one episode of Black Mirror. Two is my limit. After that I become too anxious to deal with the world. Title: ‘Fifteen Million Merits’ Director: Euros Lyn Writer: Charlie Brooker and Kanak… Continue reading

In Memorium: Ricky Jay (1946-2018)

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  Although a giant in the movie industry Bernardo Bertolucci passed the other day, we also lost a talented magician, writer, and character actor in Ricky Jay.  Jay passed away on November 24… Continue reading

In Memorium: Bernardo Bertolucci (1941-2018)

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  A true titan of the film industry has gone to his eternal reward.  Italian director and screenwriter Bernardo Bertolucci died in Rome today from lung cancer.  He was 77 years old.  Bertolucci… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘Upgrade’

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Plot: Grey Trace (Logan Marshall-Green) is a stay at home mechanic who fixes up classic cars for clients, prefers working with his hands, and abhors most technology. When Grey and his wife Asha… Continue reading

10 Treats from the House for Halloween Part 2

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As the air has become chillier, leaves wither and fall to the ground but most importantly all the ghosts and ghouls come out of hiding to give a scare. Recently Darth Gandalf and… Continue reading

10 Media Treats from the House for Halloween Part I

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  Well folks October is officially here and you all know what that means….Halloween season!  Aside from my son’s birthday being this month, Halloween is one of the big reasons October is my… Continue reading