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Batman and Robin (1997)::rating::4.5::rating::4.5::rating::4.5

1997 was a special summer for the movies. Speed 2: Cruise Control featured Willem Dafoe on a cruise ship, murdering people with exploding golf clubs. Face/Off showed us John Travolta's love handles being grafted onto Nicolas Cage's body. And then, we have the most brilliant of them all: Joel Schumacher's Batman and Robin. It was…

ByTodd WoffordApril 1, 20210Comments

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Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)::rating::3.5

As you might guess, these actors all have extensive backgrounds in comedy, and they do a great job keeping Raya light-hearted and fun. Go into this film expecting exactly that, and I promise you won’t be disappointed.

ByTodd WoffordMarch 31, 20210Comments

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The Father (2021)::rating::4.5

For Anthony (Anthony Hopkins), dementia is like a prison that's constantly undergoing renovations: His room seems to get bigger and smaller each day. The decor on the walls always looks different. A woman walks in--is it his daughter, or one of the nurses? It's a frightening existence, and the only guarantee is that there's no…

ByTodd WoffordMarch 28, 20210Comments

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Cinemavino — The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Episode 2 spoilers::rating::0

Hey all! This episode represents our second recording session after getting our COVID shots. For this week, we share our thoughts on the second episode of Marvel's new series, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. You can stream it weekly on Disney+. We also enjoy some delicious rosé: Republic of Pink.…

ByTodd WoffordMarch 28, 20210Comments

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La Llorona (2020)::rating::3.5

Writer-director Jayro Bustamante’s newest film merges that infamous piece of folklore with the saga of a disgraced dictator, thus mingling supernatural horror with elements of real-life atrocities.

ByTodd WoffordMarch 25, 20210Comments

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Sound of Metal (2020)::rating::4.5

Sound of Metal is a great film, replete with sly humor and aching sadness. It’s less about Ruben’s deafness than what he does next: Even in profound loss, there is the potential for spiritual gain. Ahmed could very well win the Oscar for Best Actor–he’s that good. (Raci is a…

ByTodd WoffordMarch 24, 20210Comments

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Cinemavino — The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Episode 1::rating::0

It's another Cinemavino on the patio. For this episode, we drink some Gewurtztraminer rosé and discuss the first episode of Marvel's latest TV venture, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. As always, we use some cuss-language. Listener discretion is definitely advised! *Spoilers abound!*

ByTodd WoffordMarch 21, 20210Comments

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Cinemavino — Season 3, Episode 1: Zack Snyder’s Justice League::rating::0

Welcome back to Cinemavino! We’ve all been vaccinated, so this episode represents a celebration of of our own little herd immunity. For this special occasion, the boys discuss Zack Snyder’s Justice League and booze on a little Dry Creek Red Zin.

ByTodd WoffordMarch 21, 20210Comments

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Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)::rating::2.5

If nothing else, Zack Snyder’s Justice League is probably the best thing that could’ve been reaped from the original material. And yes, that’s an insult and a compliment, bundled into one sentence.

ByTodd WoffordMarch 20, 20212Comments

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One Night in Miami… (2020)::rating::4.5

Miami constructs a meetup of incredible people who tackle still-relevant issues. They push each other, and end up challenging us in the process. This is a funny, provocative, moving film, one that exceeds the hype surrounding it.

ByTodd WoffordMarch 18, 20210Comments