FF+ May December/Rudy (4K Home Video)

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Incredibly thought-provoking, heartbreaking, and at times awkwardly funny, the film takes a look at a taboo/illegal romantic relationship in a sometimes deadpan and campy way. It’s melodramatic like a soap opera and observes the family dynamics of those involved in this strange situation from the POV of an actress preparing for a role in a method, unhealthy style. It’s crazy, but very smart, too!

09:41 – RUDY 4K Home Video Review (Podcast Only)

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FF+ The Marvels

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Not so sure about going higher and further, but at slightly over 90 minutes, at least THE MARVELS goes faster! Iman Vellani and Goose are the stars here, but an undercooked main plot and maybe the worst villain the MCU has had yet sink this thrown together mixed bag despite it being a refreshingly diverse female-led superhero flick.

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Episode 388: Nyad

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With fantastic energy, a rousing Alexandre Desplat score, two incredible central performances, and nifty documentary-esque use of archival footage/audio by the first-time narrative directors Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, Diana Nyad’s remarkable story of swimming from Cuba to Florida in her 60s is told. It’s the kind of extreme sports, crowd-pleasing, inspirational biopic formula that is focused on the individual more than the accomplishment in a way we love.

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FF+ Origin/Next Goal Wins (TIFF Reviews)

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Two vastly different films are covered in this TIFF review episode – Ava DuVernay’s adaptation of a New York Times bestseller is a sweeping, educational, and at times tragic, exploration of caste and Taika Waititi’s latest comedy is a generic but crowd-pleasing underdog sports story with a surprisingly uplifting element of inclusion.

0:00 – Intro

0:53 – Origin

6:55 – Next Goal Wins

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FF+ Priscilla

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Coppola’s exquisite filmmaking style and intimate approach to this rather uneasy and abusive romance shows us the non-tabloid side of the iconic pairing’s relationship. From the very start it feels like a romantic horror, such a unique and unsettling experience. Showing Priscilla’s all too relatable story from a female perspective can be very meaningful, even for those not in a relationship with a mega-famous wealthy superstar.

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Episode 387: Killers of the Flower Moon

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Scorsese’s impressive (and long) adaptation of Grann’s non-fiction account is an engaging crime story that highlights an insidious historical injustice and encourages reflection. A stronger focus on the Osage people as something other than victims and some toned down cameo performances would be welcome, but this is still a fantastic epic drama.

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FF+ Five Nights at Freddy’s

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It’s made for the fans. If you’re one of them, you’ll probably enjoy the nostalgic experience of seeing a beloved franchise in film form, regardless of the tonal imbalance and general ridiculousness of it all. If you’re just coming for a good little slasher-style horror flick, you’re probably gonna be very annoyed that it’s not scary or bloody at all and leave sorely disappointed.

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FF+ Killers of the Flower Moon

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Martin Scorsese’s impressive adaptation of Grann’s non-fiction account feels very much in line with the director’s family crime stories of the past while highlighting an insidious historical injustice that encourages reflection. A+ acting work from Lily, Leo, and Bob carry this complex character drama and Prieto’s photography is mesmerizing. The length and patient pacing will be a challenge for some and it’s a shame that the Osage characters weren’t established a little more deeply, but despite some nit picks this is still upper tier work from the legendary director.

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Episode 386: The Burial

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Based off of an article in the New Yorker, Maggie Betts takes a simple and straightforward case and makes a mountain out of a mole hill, amplifying racial undertones of the time period into a place of priority that distracts from what could have been a more compelling courtroom drama. The performances are great and the points being made about poor character are admirable, but ultimately this was the wrong approach and results in a very middling and not particularly rousing legal film.

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FF+ Special Ops: Lioness

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A captivating take from creator Taylor Sheridan on female strength in military special ops and espionage that treads lightly into melodrama while keeping its focus mostly on the high-stakes mission at hand. It’s well-paced with great use of tactics when action is required, but the depth of character building and ideological dilemmas it presents make it special.

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