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[Review] ‘DOLITTLE’ an incoherent mess that does little to delight or entertain
Travis Leamons // Film Critic DOLITTLE Rated PG, 106 minutes. Director: Stephen GaghanCast: Robert Downey Jr., Michael Sheen, Antonio Banderas, Jessie Buckley – and the vocal talents of Emma Thompson, Rami Malek, Tom Holland, Octavia Spencer, Kumail Nanjiani, Ralph Fiennes, Craig Robinson, Selena Gomez and John Cena Universal needs to...
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[Review] ‘BAD BOYS FOR LIFE’ should practice some impulse control
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence re-team for a third ride in the ‘BAD BOYS’ series.
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[Interview] Crystal Fox’s theater training came in handy for her role in ‘A FALL FROM GRACE’ – and so did batting practice
Broadway actress Crystal Fox finds grace and great screen presence in Tyler Perry’s A FALL FROM GRACE.
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[Interview] Bresha Webb talks craft and character in ‘A FALL FROM GRACE’
Skilled comedic actress Bresha Webb returns to her dramatic roots in A FALL FROM GRACE.
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[Review] Not even Divine Intervention can help ‘THREE CHRISTS’ from being a manipulative examination of schizophrenia
Travis Leamons // Film Critic THREE CHRISTS Rated R, 109 minutes.Director: Jon AvnetCast: Richard Gere, Peter Dinklage, Walton Goggins, Bradley Whitford, Charlotte Hope, Julianna Margulies , Kevin Pollak, James Monroe Iglehart , Stephen Root and Jane Alexander If you put your faith in the Lord, read from the Good Book,...
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[Fresh on 4K UHD] ‘JOKER’ has all the visual tricks to make for a quality 4K buy
Now that the chaos has quieted down and the film is starting to rake in awards, it seems like a perfect time to revisit it on 4K UHD.
![[Interview] Filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton spotlights heart & humanity in ‘JUST MERCY’](https://i2.wp.com/freshfiction.tv/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/rev-1-JM-03203rv2_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=389%2C389&ssl=1)
[Interview] Filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton spotlights heart & humanity in ‘JUST MERCY’
JUST MERCY has just as many heroes as a Marvel movie (look at the cast) – and talented filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton gets to the heart of this story.
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A dozen 2020 movies to keep an eye out for, from high-concept thrillers to horror treats
12 movies to get excited about in the new year.
10 films that define the 2010s
Rather than give you a list of ten favorite movies and written descriptions to explain why I enjoy them so much, I instead have created a list of ten films that I believe define the 2010s.
![[4K UHD Review] ‘GAME OF THRONES’: Season 8′ a visually stunning but loused-up conclusion](https://i2.wp.com/freshfiction.tv/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ATJ65YR3SVFHFO2Q3VKYYW6M4Y.jpg?resize=389%2C389&ssl=1)
[4K UHD Review] ‘GAME OF THRONES’: Season 8′ a visually stunning but loused-up conclusion
Connor Bynum // Film Critic GAME OF THRONES: SEASON 8 On the off chance you did not use the internet at some point in 2019, the hit HBO series GAME OF THRONES finally came to an impossibly over-hyped conclusion this past spring. While fans were quite vocally critical with the...
Pure and simple: The best films of the 2010s are tales told well
Preston Barta // Features Editor Wanna feel old? In 2010, Avatar ruled the box office, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were all the craze, Lost ended its six-year run, and Netflix was just jump starting its streaming service in certain regions. Oh, and Toy Story 3 came out, and now we’re on the fourth one. Not...
A Year in Review: Top Films of 2019 (according to Preston Barta)
It was a strange year for cinema, just as it was a strange year for the world. Despite all its darkness — in the form of CATS and other sorts from the bad litter — there were plenty of great films worth celebrating. Here are 15 highlights worth lauding from a year decorated with spectacular movies.
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[INTERVIEW] ‘SPIES IN DISGUISE’ aesthetics and appeal is found within the spy genre’s DNA
There are things in SPIES IN DISGUISE you won’t see in other spy movies. We talk about them here.
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[Video interview] ‘1917’ cast, crew unpack the process of their one-shot war drama
Preston Barta // Features Editor Opening on Christmas Day is the much-buzzed-about World War I film 1917, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty). The drama, which was recently named the best film of 2019 by the members of the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association, is made to appear...
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[Review] ‘BOMBSHELL’ digs into climate that dethroned
Witness some of the year’s best performances, sharpest writing and tasteful direction. Even the film’s musical score, which uses women’s voices, is innovative and intriguing. Let it amaze you.
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[Review] ‘CATS’ is purrfectly wild and wacky
Courtney Howard // Film Critic CATS Rated PG, 110 minutes Directed by: Tom Hooper Starring: Francesca Hayward, Idris Elba, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Laurie Davidson, Rebel Wilson, James Corden, Jennifer Hudson, Jason Derulo, Taylor Swift, Ray Winstone, Danny Collins The question asked of director Tom Hooper’s visual effects-driven musical based...
![[Review] ‘STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER’ is a forced, not forceful final chapter](https://i1.wp.com/freshfiction.tv/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/RISE-OF-SKYWALKER-a.jpg?resize=389%2C389&ssl=1)
[Review] ‘STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER’ is a forced, not forceful final chapter
This latest chapter in the Skywalker saga will get a rise outta you.
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[Interview] Daisy Ridley discusses the taxing demands of ‘STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER’
Daisy Ridley talks about what new challenge she faced in the “final” chapter.
Netflix docuseries ‘THE CONFESSION KILLER’ offers complete portrait of Henry Lee Lucas
‘The Confession Killer’ is one of the most groundbreaking quests for the truth that you can ever watch. It will reel you in, disturb you, frustrate you, leave your mouth agape and ultimately crush you. As someone who has spent countless hours watching true crime tales, I’ve found this to be more than a step-by-step account. Larger truths are awaiting your discovery. It’s a ride.
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[Review] ‘LITTLE WOMEN’ – Big Triumph
Director Greta Gerwig has finely crafted a sparkling, electric adaptation for a new generation.
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[Review] Sam Mendes Blazes New Paths of Glory with ‘1917’
Courtney Howard // Film Critic 1917 Rated R, 110 minutes Directed by: Sam Mendes Starring: Dean-Charles Chapman, George MacKay, Andrew Scott, Benedict Cumberbatch, Richard Madden Co-writer/ director Sam Mendes’ 1917 is a harrowing war drama full of suspense, subtlety and powerful poignancy. Though its grace notes are similar to the tonality...
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[TIFF Review] ‘UNCUT GEMS’- Adam Sandler goes off the rails in the Safdie brothers’ delirious crime-comedy
Adam Sandler has turned in a fair share of cringe-worthy characters over his 30-year career. His performance in UNCUT GEMS, however, is a diamond in the rough. In Josh and Benny Safdie’s follow-up to their excellent dirty New York crime-comedy GOOD TIME, the sibling directors steer Sandler toward a commanding use of his energy.