Movie Reviews

“Da 5 Bloods” Review by Stephanie Chapman
“Da 5 Bloods” Review by Stephanie Chapman

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July 26, 2020 3:11 pm |

Once in a while you see a movie that pulls at every emotion you have (and some you didn’t know were there). Spike Lee’s latest film does that and so much more. Available on Netflix, “Da 5 Bloods” is a story about 5 black Vietnam veterans who travel back to Vietnam to locate the body...
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“Palm Springs” Movie Review by Josh Davis
“Palm Springs” Movie Review by Josh Davis

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July 26, 2020 3:01 pm |

“Palm Springs,” a new romantic comedy distributed by Hulu and starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti, puts a fresh spin on the concept of time loops.  Basically, it’s “Groundhog Day.” But, like “Happy Death Day” in 2017, there’s enough freshness of concept thanks to the filmmakers (first-time director Max Barbakow and writer Andy Siara) and...
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“Relic” Review by Quinton Roberts
“Relic” Review by Quinton Roberts

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July 26, 2020 2:52 pm |

As a horror fan, I was very skeptical of how I was going to enjoy Relic. It seems the horror genre is evolving into something more than just jump scares and nude women that we have been so accustomed of seeing. With movies such as Hereditary, The Lodge, and Horns we are seeing a gradual...
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“Irresistible” Movie Review by Josh Davis
“Irresistible” Movie Review by Josh Davis

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July 6, 2020 10:16 am |

“Irresistible” is a perfectly good, funny, sweet, comfort-food comedy about modern politics … about 15 minutes before the ending, which pulls the rug out from under its viewers.  This review won’t spoil the twist, but audiences should be warned — this is not going to go the way you think.  Steve Carell plays Gary Zimmer,...
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“Athlete A” Review by Brooke Daugherty
“Athlete A” Review by Brooke Daugherty

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July 6, 2020 10:03 am |

Warning: this documentary discusses many instances of molestation, so please skip if it could cause any trauma. This documentary isn’t just about the reporters, it includes interviews with the survivors themselves. In 2016, a former gymnast alleged Larry Nassar abused her in the name of physical therapy while she was a child. What happened next...
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