Desperados: A Predictably Cute Rom-Com

Desperados is the latest Netflix romantic comedy offering and to nobody’s surprise, the film is a predictably cute rom-com with a side of cringe. Netflix has been on a tear over the last few years when it comes to romantic comedies.  Desperados is just the latest offering since the streamer helped kickstart the genre with Set It Up a while ago.  They find a way to keep it fresh by blending the buddy comedy with…

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John Lewis: Good Trouble Profiles Congressman

John Lewis: Good Trouble profiles the life and career of the longtime congressman and civil rights activist from Georgia. Lewis is no stranger to when it comes to being an activist for civil rights.  What we’ve been seeing on the streets over the past month is no different than what took place in the 1960s.  Lewis worked alongside the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  He was there on the bridge on Bloody Sunday and…

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Athlete A: A Tough But Essential Watch

Athlete A, recently released on Netflix, is a tough but essential watch that follows reporters from The Indianapolis Star investigating the abuse scandal. I know what you’re thinking.  What sets this film apart from last year’s At the Heart of Gold?  Both films follow a similar subject: the USA Gymnastics (USAG) abuse scandal.  This film in particular looks at it from the reporters’ point of view.  Only two athletes are interviewed to any extend and…

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The Outpost Is An Intense Film

The Outpost is a very intense film and certainly would have benefited from a traditional theatrical release rather than home viewing. The military thriller from director Rod Lurie is based on Jake Tapper’s book of the same name.  The film focuses in on a small group of American soldiers based at the Combat Outpost Keating.  The remote outpost happens to be located at the bottom of an Afghanistan valley surrounded by mountains.  It’s here where…

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The Solzy Awards for 2020…So Far

This year might be a non-traditional year as far as movies are concerned but Solzy at the Movies presents the Solzy Awards for 2020…so far. It feels like it’s been forever since Sundance kicked off the traditional start of the new movie year.  So much has and hasn’t happened since the Park City-based film festival.  In a traditional year, some of my favorite SXSW films would be included below.  However, at least one film isn’t…

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