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TV Review – HBO’s ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ Tells an Engaging Sports Story for All

Who doesn’t love a good comeback story? Knowing that things ultimately turn out well for the underdogs isn’t usually a detractor because watching them go from nothing to whatever celebratory accomplishment they achieve is the real reason to tune in. HBO’s newest series, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, foretells its subjects’ fate…

Lucy And Desi, Unveils The Comedic Duo In All Its Facets

After Aaron Sorkin’s biopic Being The Ricardos, starring Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem, a new film tributes the life and work of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz: Lucy And Desi. This documentary — available on Amazon Prime from March 4th — is a love letter to a  legendary comedienne, made by a contemporary woman who…

Film Review: The Oddly Fresh Take on Dating from “Fresh”

Does anybody like the dating scene? Whether or not people are willing to admit it, the entire venture is not just a crap shoot for everyone–but a whole distinct world of disappointment and woe for women. online pharmacy estrace over the counter with best prices today in the USA Unwanted advances, staggeringly self centered cads,…

The Batman / Video Review : Above the Line vs Below the Line. Episode 22 : Film Critic vs Film Critic

Above the Line vs Below the Line. Episode 22 : Film Critic vs Film Critic Film Critic : Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Works as film critic and journalist who covers stories about culture and sustainability. With a degree in Political Sciences, a Master’s in Screenwriting & Film Production, and studies at the Lee Strasberg Theatre &…

Review: Excellent Performances, Gorgeous Design Make ‘Cyrano’ A Must-See

Cyrano – filmmaker Joe Wright’s latest lavish period romance – is the perfect antidote to the plethora of cynical, downbeat and post-apocalyptic entertainment that has been filling our screens in recent months. At its heart, the movie musical is a celebration of love in all of its complexities. The Magnificent Seven and Hillbilly Elegy actress…

Film Review – ‘No Exit’ is a Claustrophobic Survival Thriller

People rarely want to accept their circumstances when they’re not ideal. online pharmacy strattera over the counter with best prices today in the USA That may lead them to try to improve them or to give up altogether, less than confident that they will eventually get better. In times of desperation, those who believe they…

TV Review: ‘Severance’ Creatively Explores the Drawbacks of Spending Too Much Time at the Office

A proper work-life balance is a difficult thing to achieve. Those who truly love what they do professionally may find it challenging to pull themselves away when they are supposed to be relaxing or spending time with family, and careers that could be rewarding might not be due to the strenuous and unreasonable demands of…

Film Review – ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’

Strong female characters fighting their pasts in order to protect the future for themselves and the people they care about has become a powerful driving force in popular horror franchises sequels in recent years. That’s certainly the case with Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the latest entry in the hit series that has grown in popularity since…

Film Review- Exploring Charted Ground with “Uncharted”

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; video games will be the next source to overtake the comic book blockbuster film slate. Adapting video games to the big screen has had its problems. But with the recent positive reception to the Sonic the Hedgehog film and the brilliant final product of Werewolves Within,…

Back to That Day : Review / Seira Maeda’S Poignant Film About Loss, Transition, and Consolation

Comparisons may be odious, but I couldn’t help but thinking of Yasujiro Ozu’s shomingeki films (like his so-called “Noriko trilogy”) while watching Back to That Day, a remarkable new release by the young director Seira Maeda of the Chicago Japan Film Collective.  While there is only a hint of Ozu’s cinematographic style here, the 26-year-old…

Film Review – ‘Blacklight’ is Lackluster Liam Neeson Fare on Autopilot

It’s hard to find an actor as capable of dependably churning out action thrillers as Liam Neeson. online pharmacy buy estrace online with best prices today in the USA Decades ago, the actor earned awards attention for his roles in films like Schindler’s List, Michael Collins, and Kinsey, and made a brief return to high-prestige…