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Deep Cover Nails the Art of the Lie, One Improv Scene at a Time

Back in college, I dipped my toe into the unpredictable world of improv acting, which is to say, I was once coerced into participating in a classroom performance called 12 Angry-ish Jurors. Picture the classic courtroom drama, but with far… Continue Reading →

Is Gladiator II a Sequel Worthy of Strength and Honor?

More than 24 years ago, Sir Ridley Scott created a remarkable historical epic with his film, Gladiator. Released in 2000, it became the second highest-grossing movie of that year, earning nearly $500 million worldwide, just behind Mission: Impossible II. The… Continue Reading →

November 21, 2024

Aaron Sorkin Spins Netflix’s Trial of the Chicago 7

Let it not be said that Hollywood won’t find a way to take dark moments in world events and turn them as they see fit. Right or wrong, film writers and producers typically have a long leash when it comes… Continue Reading →

January 28, 2021

Something is Wrong in Men in Black: International

During a recent free preview weekend, Starz broadcast Men in Black: International and since I hadn’t caught it at the local movie theater — much like the rest of the country — I decided to record it and attempt to… Continue Reading →

February 23, 2020

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Is Gladiator II a Sequel Worthy of Strength and Honor?

Something is Wrong in Men in Black: International