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“Rent-a-Pal” a creepy and effective thriller

“Rent-a-Pal” is the kind of film that really has stayed in my mind since my initial viewing. That’s…

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“The Burnt Orange Heresy” a fun heist pic

It’s pretty easy to sum up “The Burnt Orange Heresy.” It is a good old fashioned heist film…

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RZA delivers a solid action flick with “Cut Throat City”

There are a lot of familiar elements in play in “Cut Throat City,” a post-Katrina heist film directed…

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Despite good intentions “Words on Bathroom Walls” falls short

“Words on the Bathroom Walls” is a sincere misfire. Based on a novel by Julia Walton, it is…

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“Tesla” a bizarre bio of renowned inventor

If you ever wanted to see inventor Nikola Tesla’s life story through the eyes of Baz Luhrmann than “Tesla”…

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“The Old Guard” a fresh spin on the superhero movie

In a summer that was supposed to feature “Black Widow” and “Wonder Woman 1984” fans of superhero films…

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“You Should Have Left” void of suspense

“You Should Have Left” is a reunion of sorts for Kevin Bacon and writer/director David Koepp – who…

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Powerful and timely “Da 5 Bloods” is one of Spike Lee’s best

For more than 30 years Spike Lee has proven to be a filmmaker that is willing to use…

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“Coffee and Kareem” lacks laughs

There is a lot of talent available in the new Netflix comedy “Coffee and Kareem.” Unfortunately that talent…

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“Wendy” tepid retelling of classic tale

It’s been eight years since director Benh Zeitlin burst on the scene with the beautiful cinematic experience “Beasts…