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Category: The Twenty-First Century

Stowaway [2021] ★★

Apr 23, 2021

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in 2/4, drama, sci-fi, The Twenty-First Century

This slow, often intriguing space drama from writer/director Joe Penna could have and should have been more tense. After a terribly dull opening sequence, “Stowaway” tries to convince you that you’re in for something special. No luck. Toni Collette leads a solid cast that features Anna Kendrick and Daniel Dae Kim. They’re all a part…
My Favorite Movies Of 2020

Apr 21, 2021

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in Lists, MUST-SEES, The Twenty-First Century

10- Pieces of a Woman “Pieces of a Woman” is a movie that is difficult to review, and, at times, difficult to watch. But if anyone will remember it, it would be for its long opening sequence of a woman giving birth. It’s an incredible scene, fiercely acted by Vanessa Kirby, who truly gives a…
Minari [2020] ★★★½

Apr 21, 2021

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in 3.5/4, drama, The Twenty-First Century

This Oscar-nominated family saga is beautifully made, and features genuine performances by Steven Yeun and Yeri Han. The plot is simple enough: a Korean family relocates to a farm in 1980’s Arkansas. The wife is sceptical, but her husband is convinced that this could be the start of their American dream. And for two hours,…
The White Tiger [2021] ★★★

Apr 16, 2021

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in 3/4, crime, drama, The Twenty-First Century

I absolutely love it when a movie comes out of nowhere and turns out to be a pleasant surprise. “The White Tiger” is based off a New York Times bestseller which I’m not familiar with (but now that I’ve seen the movie, I’m curious to check it out). Of the film itself, I can tell…
Love And Monsters [2020] ★★★

Apr 15, 2021

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in 3/4, action, romance, sci-fi, The Twenty-First Century

You’d think with so many post-apocalyptic movies out there (and the fact that we live in one), there wouldn’t be any room left for something original. Ok, “Love and Monsters” isn’t entirely original (it feels like a cross between “Zombieland” and “War of the Worlds”), but it’s fast-paced and thoroughly entertaining, thanks to a committed…
The Father [2020] ★★★½

Apr 15, 2021

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in 3.5/4, drama, The Twenty-First Century

Led by a phenomenal performance by Anthony Hopkins, “The Father” is a worthy Oscar contender and one of the finest films of the 2020. I cannot remember the last time a movie held me spellbound from start to finish, but then again, not many movies feature great performances all around. We didn’t need more proof…
Deadly Illusions [2021] ★

Apr 14, 2021

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in 1/4, The Twenty-First Century, thriller

In the 90’s, a movie like “Deadly Illusions” would have gone straight to cable TV. In 2021, a movie like “Deadly Illusions” should have went straight to trash. It baffles me that a movie like this one even exists. It baffles me that a group of people got together to make this preposterous “erotic” thriller.…
Madame Claude [2021] ★½

Apr 14, 2021

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in 1.5/4, biopic, drama, The Twenty-First Century

From the trailer and poster, you’d think this fact-based story about Madame Claude, the woman who created a business empire dedicated to prostitution in 1960’s Paris would be at least intriguing to check out. Alas, the final result is an incoherent mess that doesn’t have any of the good qualities of a biography. The problem…
Godzilla Vs. Kong [2021] ★★★

Apr 13, 2021

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in 3/4, action, The Twenty-First Century

To say that I should have experienced “Godzilla Vs. Kong” on the biggest screen possible would truly be the understatement of the year. Instead, I had to look it up online and watch it on my HD TV. Fair enough. But get this: this long awaited monster showdown delivers everything you would expect from it:…
Thunder Force [2021] ★½

Apr 12, 2021

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in 1.5/4, action, comedy, The Twenty-First Century

Netflix’s “Thunder Force” reminded me why I started this blog in the first place: to watch shitty movies so you don’t have to. It’s dumb and derivative, and it gives superhero movies a bad name (if you can even call it that). I like Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer, and I do love a dose…
Run [2021] ★★★

Apr 12, 2021

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in 3/4, mystery, The Twenty-First Century, thriller

After her deliciously creepy performance in the Netflix series “Ratched”, Sara Paulson delivers the goods yet again in the new thriller “Run”, from “Searching” writers Aneesh Chaganty and Sev Ohanian. The duo have done it again by delivering a suspenseful 90 minute rollercoaster that doesn’t pull its punches. The plot focuses on Chloe, a home…
Coming 2 America [2021] ★½

Mar 8, 2021

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in 1.5/4, comedy, The Twenty-First Century

It took Eddie Murphy and co 30 years to cook-up a sequel to the 1988 cult classic “Coming To America”. Was it worth the wait and the hype? Quite frankly, no. This is a tedious sequel, the kind that shouldn’t even exist in the first place. No one was expecting Shakespeare, but even nostalgia couldn’t…
I Care A Lot [2021] ★★½

Feb 27, 2021

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in 2.5/4, comedy, The Twenty-First Century, thriller

I didn’t think I’d care for a recent Netflix release, but “I Care a Lot” knows its target audience and delivers exactly what you would expect from it. Rosamund Pike is good as always, playing a brilliant con artist who poses as a legal guardian for the elderly in order to drain their savings. Her…
Malcom & Marie [2021] ★★½

Feb 8, 2021

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in 2.5/4, drama, The Twenty-First Century

“Malcom & Marie” is all about good performances, and both Zendaya and John David Washington deliver. But I wish I could say the same about the movie itself. It’s certainly well-shot and features a pair of powerhouse performances. But halfway through, I found myself drifting away from it, and the movie never managed to pull…
The Dig [2021] ★★½

Jan 31, 2021

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in 2.5/4, drama, The Twenty-First Century

Sometimes, a movie is easy to watch because of its star power. Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan are both a treat to watch in Netflix’s latest period piece “The Dig”, and they’re reason enough to stream it. Of the story, I can only say that it was quite intriguing to witness, despite an uneven narrative.…
Stuff I’ve been Enjoying During The Lockdown

Jan 20, 2021

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in The Twenty-First Century

1- Manhunt: Unabomber [2017] Took me me a while to see this, but I’m glad I did. This tense, extremely well-acted series will keep you pinned to your seats for 8 episodes. Sam Worthington plays an FBI profiler who joins the “Unabom” team to track down the infamous terrorist Ted Kaczynski, who mailed explosive packages…
Promising Young Woman [2020] ★★★

Jan 8, 2021

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in 3/4, crime, drama, The Twenty-First Century

“Promising Young Woman” offers a juicy role for the talented Carey Mulligan, but the movie itself is well-made and constantly engaging, making it one of the true highlights of 2020. Mulligan plays a young woman who is leading a double life: she works in a coffee shop during the day and extracts revenge on sexual…
The Worst Movies Of 2020

Jan 7, 2021

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in The Twenty-First Century, The worst movies of the year

10- Dangerous Lies “Generic” doesn’t even begin to describe “Dangerous Lies”, Netflix’s lazy thriller that was clearly made by people who have never seen a thriller before. This film oozes 90’s B-movies, and that’s not necessarily a good thing in this case. Camilla Mendes (a Netflix regular) plays a caretaker for an old man. When…
Pieces Of A Woman [2020] ★★★

Jan 7, 2021

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in 3/4, drama, The Twenty-First Century

“Pieces of a Woman” is a movie that is difficult to review, and, at times, difficult to watch. But if anyone will remember it, it would be for its long opening sequence of a woman giving birth. It’s an incredible scene, fiercely acted by Vanessa Kirby, who truly gives a sensational performance here. As you…
Nomadland [2020] ★★★

Jan 6, 2021

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in 3/4, drama, The Twenty-First Century

We didn’t need more proof of her talent, but Francis McDormand delivers yet another fierce performance in “Nomadland”, playing a working class woman who embarks on a journey across America in the wake of the great recession of 2008. Like a true nomad, she lives in a van, meets new people, looks for brief opportunities,…