Tag: 🎬Film Notes
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Wrap Up: April 2025
Why does every month feel like it’s escaping me! It seems like yesterday that April began, but now it’s the end of April and we’re entering May?! Holy cow! April brought us a lot of rain, many days playing Marvel Rivals, and an endless amount of love from my boys (aka Denver and Aldo)! But…
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Review: Sinners (2025)
If you’re a fan of vampire movies, Southern gothic horror, or anything Michael B. Jordan touches—Sinners is a must-watch. This 2025 film oozes blood, blues, and brilliance. Read my full review for thoughts on the music, cinematography, and jaw-dropping performances!
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Review: Warrior (2011)
‘Warrior’ directed by Gavin O’Connor is about an estranged family who finds redemption in the unlikeliest of places: the MMA ring. Tommy, an ex-Marine with a tragic past, returns home and enlists his father, a recovering alcoholic and former wrestling coach, to train him for “Sparta,” the biggest MMA tournament ever held. But when Tommy’s underdog…
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Wrap Up: March 2025
This month has gone by so quickly and I have been in a reading slump. I read rather consistently but did struggle to enjoy reading. But Denver and I watched many movies, and we spent a lot of time together! I had Spring Break a few weeks back where I hung out with my family…
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Review: Prestige (2006)
‘The Prestige’ directed by Christopher Nolan is a historical thriller set in Edwardian London where two rival magicians, partners until the tragic death of an assistant during a show, feud bitterly after one performs the ultimate magic trick – teleportation. His rival tries desperately to uncover the secret of his routine, experimenting with new and…
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Review: Pulp Fiction (1995)
‘Pulp Fiction’ directed by Quinton Tarantino is about Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield who are hitmen with a penchant for philosophical discussions. Their story line is interlinked with those of their boss, gangster Marcellus Wallace; his actress wife, Mia Wallace; struggling boxer Butch Coolidge; master fixer Winston Wolfe and a pair of anxious armed robbers, Pumpkin…
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Movie Review: Uncut Gems (2019)
‘Uncut Gems’ directed by Benny and Josh Safdie follows a charismatic jeweller who makes a high-stake bet that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. In a high-wire act, he must balance a business, family, and adversaries on all sides in pursuit of the ultimate win. ˚　　　　✦　　　.　　. 　 ˚　.　　　　　 . ✦　　　 　˚　　　　 . ★ My Review: I…
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Review: Dumb Money (2023)
‘Dumb Money’ directed by Craig Gillespie is about how every day people flip the script on Wall Street by turning GameStop into one of the hottest companies in the stock world. In the middle of it is, Keith Gill, a regular guy who starts to sink his life savings into the stock. When his social media…
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My Rating System
Many people have a standard rating for film and books. Some people are much harsher (for example, Denver, my boyfriend) while others are more lenient (for example, me) when rating media. This is a basic explanation of my rating system, and how I determine what is a 5 star versus what is a 1 star.…
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Review: Captain America, Brave New World (2025)
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ directed by Julius Onah is about Sam Wilson finding himself in the middle of an international incident after meeting with newly elected President, Thaddeus Ross. He soon discovers the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the world seeing red. ˚　　　　✦　　　.　　. 　 ˚　.　　　　　 . ✦　　　 　˚　　　　 . ★…
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