I get so excited when a uniquely hand-drawn animated short like THE SOUNDS OF THINGS ABLAZE are released.…
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A long time ago (14-15 years), in a galaxy far, far away (Hollywood), a now-closed comic-book store (Meltdown Comics) hosted comedians and other shows in their back room. This is where I discovered Kumail Nanjiani’s comedic talents. It was great to see Nanjiani do those shows back then, and it was even better to see him now! NIGHT THOUGHTS is the best stand-up show I’ve seen in a few years, at least. …
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“When a person listens to a witness, you become a witness.”…
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When a short like FIL-AM effortlessly moves you as an audience in under fifteen minutes, it quickly becomes a film you don’t want to “dip” out on.…
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LANDMAN is an example of fine tv viewing. It is straight-forward and doesn’t miss a beat.…
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BAMBI represented a true coming-of-age classic.…
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The doctors in THE PITT are only on their second hour of a long shift, and so much is already going on. I appreciate that the writers never back away from tough plotlines. Whether discussing possible child abuse and Alzheimer's, or dealing with likeable but suffering addicts and abandoned babies, each separate thread is treated so thoughtfully that they’re all memorable in an hour filled with criss-crossing stories.…
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REBUILDING fits into one of my favorite niche-movie genres: emotional, wholesome Westerns, joining the likes of FIRST COW and NATIONAL ANTHEM.…
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ITTLE AMÉLIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN is a small miracle of a film that was able to capture the spirit and imagination of what it’s like to be three years old.…
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