film reviews
‘Barbie’ review: A sharp comedy that takes aim at the patriarchy and consumerism
July 19, 2023Ted Cruz calls the film “Chinese communist propaganda. The propaganda this film takes down is the idea that inequality, oppression, and exploitation benefit anyone but the people at the very top.
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‘Oppenheimer’ review: Masterful exploration of history, anti-communism, and the Atomic Age’s legacy
July 19, 2023A look at the life of the father of the atom bomb and the moral dilemma he faced in creating world-ending weapons.
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‘Past Lives’: Well-lived
July 6, 2023Through simple, direct narrative, writer/director Celine Song has deftly sketched a shaded palette of relationships.
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‘Joy Ride’ review: Raunchy comedy has heart and deeper meaning while still supplying laughs
July 3, 2023Joy Ride has themes of identity, sisterhood, and socio-political commentary but keeps the laughs coming.
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‘The Little Mermaid’ 2023 review: Adaptation shines bright with focus on women’s self-determination
May 25, 2023Don’t walk, run (or swim) to see this new adaptation that dishes out inspiration for anyone looking to set their own course in uncharted waters.
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