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Author: Dusty Wilson

Angel Has Fallen Review: Naught But for Nolte

Angel Has Fallen
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The third entry in Gerard Butler’s mil-porn series about patriot dads is almost saved by the sudden appearance of a wild Nick Nolte.

Dusty Wilson Posted on August 21, 2019August 21, 2019

Review: “Alternate Endings: Six New Ways to Die in America” Leaves Kindness In Its Wake

Alternate Endings: Six Ways to Die in America
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The latest HBO documentary highlights the peaceful, green practice of alternative funerals.

Dusty Wilson Posted on August 16, 2019August 16, 2019

Mike Wallace is Here Review: Memorializing a Bulwark of Journalistic Integrity

Mike Wallace is Here
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Avi Belkin’s split-screen view of the firebrand 60 Minutes reporter offered a flawed, but empathetic picture of one of journalism’s last great titans.

Dusty Wilson Posted on August 1, 2019August 1, 2019

Review: “Leaving Home, Coming Home” Shines a Light on Robert Frank

Leaving Home, Coming Home: A Portait of Robert Frank
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Gerald Fox’s 2005 documentary on the acclaimed documentarian finally sees the light of day.

Dusty Wilson Posted on July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

Men in Black International Review: You’ll Pray for a Neuralyzer

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Not even the cosmic star power of Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson can stop this tired, paint-by-numbers reboot.

Dusty Wilson Posted on June 12, 2019August 11, 2020

The Intruder Review: A Crazy, Potential So-Bad-It’s-Good Classic

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A bat-crap crazy home invasion thriller, The Intruder spices up its hokey script and brain-dead characters with a bug-eyed turn from Dennis Quaid.

Dusty Wilson Posted on May 1, 2019August 7, 2020

Hellboy Review: No Substance, No Style, No Fun

David Harbour as Hellboy
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Despite an amusing turn by David Harbour, the revival of the hit film series is a disappointing mess.

Dusty Wilson Posted on April 10, 2019August 6, 2020

Master Z Review: Another Thrilling Entry in the “Ip Man” Series

Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
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Vibrantly shot & action packed, the fourth film in the popular Hong Kong martial arts franchise continues to deliver thrills.

Dusty Wilson Posted on April 9, 2019August 6, 2020

Breakthrough Review: Miraculously Not Bad

Breakthrough
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The latest in “Christploitation” features a relevant cast, capable direction & a message of hope instead of fear.

Dusty Wilson Posted on April 8, 2019August 6, 2020

With “Big Fish,” Tim Burton Told His Last, Greatest Tall Tale

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Tim Burton’s last great film was a mythic tall tale that anchored his dark whimsy in something more sentimental and moving.

Dusty Wilson Posted on March 16, 2019August 5, 2020

Triple Threat Review: East Asian Action Stars Team Up For High-Kicking Mayhem

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A cast of incredible action stars (Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, Scott Adkins, Michael Jai White) team up for a fun, if overstuffed, ride.

Dusty Wilson Posted on March 15, 2019August 5, 2020

Triple Frontier Review: Twice the Stars, Half the Impact

TRIPLE FRONTIER
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JC Chandor’s rogue-military actioner is dull as dishwater, and wastes its cast of rugged character actors.

Dusty Wilson Posted on March 14, 2019August 5, 2020

Fighting With My Family Review: A Kayfabe-ulous Wrestling Tale

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WWE Productions pulls a heel-turn from schlocky wrestling vehicles to a warm, inviting coming-of-age story starring Florence Pugh.

Dusty Wilson Posted on February 22, 2019August 4, 2020

Paddleton Review: Duplass & Romano Make Up Games to Defy Death

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Mumblecore moves into middle-age with a delightfully understated Netflix sleeper about two neighbors, a cancer diagnosis, and a made-up game.

Dusty Wilson Posted on February 21, 2019August 4, 2020

“Velvet Buzzsaw” Review: Dan Gilroy Presents a Gallery of Garish Scares

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High art meets low-grade horror in Dan Gilroy’s big, chancey dark satire of the high-priced modern art market.

Dusty Wilson Posted on February 1, 2019August 3, 2020

IO Review: Netflix Blandly Limps Through the Apocalypse

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Netflix’s latest sci-fi drama is as lifeless as the polluted future Earth of its setting.

Dusty Wilson Posted on January 21, 2019August 3, 2020

Welcome to Marwen Review: Welcome to the Dollhouse

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Bob Zemeckis plays with his favorite CG toys – and Steve Carell.

Dusty Wilson Posted on December 21, 2018August 2, 2020

Aquaman Review: James Wan Drags the DCEU Out of the Depths

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The latest DCEU movie makes waves, but succumbs to the undertow of the series’ previous mistakes.

Dusty Wilson Posted on December 18, 2018August 2, 2020

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