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Movies of the Week #30 (2026): Kinetic Camaraderie, Misogynist Influencers, and Sardinian Vacations
This week’s movies cover a spectrum ranging from chaotic comedic camaraderie to mild, safe cinematic compromises. A high voltage mockumentary pursuit of friendship delivers genuine kinetic joy, standing in stark contrast to four middle of the road endeavors that settle for mere adequacy. Between predictable musical disputes, exhausting family vacations, shallow investigative portraiture, and soothing… Read more
Jay McCarrol, john carney, L’Aventura, Lewis Pullman, Louis Theroux, Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere, matt johnson, Nick Jonas, Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, Paul Rudd, Power Ballad, Ray Heffernan, Remarkably Bright Creatures, Robbie Williams, Sally Field, Scott Galloway, Sophie Letourneur -
Movies of the Week #8 #9 (2025): A Real Pain, A Real Romance, and A Real Letdown
This week’s movies explore deep emotional connections, missed opportunities, and personal struggles, whether in family bonds, romantic entanglements, or individual crises. A Real Pain offers a fresh take on grief and human connection, anchored by Kieran Culkin’s gripping performance. Matt and Mara muses on intellectual intimacy but hesitates at true risk. Anne at 13,000 Feet… Read more
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Movies of the Week #37 (2023)
Navigate a compelling range of films, from gritty police thrillers to satirical biopics and cautionary tales of influencer fame. “To Live and Die in L.A.” offers a unique 80s cinematic experience filled with moral ambiguity and heart-pounding action sequences. “Blackberry” dives into the rise and fall of a tech giant, blending humor and nostalgia effortlessly.… Read more
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