Film Review: One Life

Film Review: One Life
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It’s a well-acted film that tells a worthy story about courage in face of evil. It’s unfortunate their own protagonist and the filmmakers play things safely. … read more

Film Review: Damsel

Film Review: Damsel
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While Damsel isn’t terrible, it’s humorless, bland and too hokey to pull off the deadly serious tone that the filmmakers have chosen. … read more

“You Can’t Really Plan for Getting an Oscar”: A Chat with Hubbel Palmer

“You Can’t Really Plan for Getting an Oscar”: A Chat...
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Reflecting on his upbringing in the Salt Lake Metropolitan area and how it’s affected him as a writer, Palmer laughs, “It’s funny, no matter where you grew up, it kind of marks you in a way. … read more

Film Review: Orion and the Dark

Film Review: Orion and the Dark
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Ultimately, Orion and the Dark is a fine movie with some great moments but suffers from playing it too safe—ironic for a story about facing your fears. … read more

Film Review: Spaceman

Film Review: Spaceman
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The prospect of sharing this lonely journey with an interesting character on a mission into the unknown is tantalizing for cerebral science fiction fans. … read more

Film Review: Love Lies Bleeding

Film Review: Love Lies Bleeding
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Love Lies Bleeding is too interesting to dismiss and too maddeningly uneven—and at times, quite unpleasant—to fully embrace. … read more

Oscar Winner Tom Schulman Doubles Down on Directing

Oscar Winner Tom Schulman Doubles Down on Directing
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Schulman is still following the advice of his most iconic character, John Keating, so memorably portrayed by Robin Williams, and seizing the day. … read more

Film Review: The Taste of Things

Film Review: The Taste of Things
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“For these kinds of people, food is something to be taken seriously, and something that brings joy. For them, food is love.” … read more

Film Review: Dune: Part Two

Film Review: Dune: Part Two
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Whether Paul Atreides is a messiah or not, Denis Villenueve is certainly delivering us from the doldrums of assembly line mediocrity. … read more

Film Review: Drive Away Dolls

Film Review: Drive Away Dolls
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Drive-Away Dolls Director: Ethan Coen Working Title Films In Theaters: 02.23 When the Oscar-winning duo of Ethan and Joel Coen decided to try their hands at separate projects, Joel turned to none other than William Shakespeare, giving us The Tragedy of Macbeth. Ethan didn’t have the Bard to work CV with on Drive-Away Dolls, and