Elvis: Austin Butler Is An Oscar Contender in Rock Biopic

Austin Butler is phenomenal in Baz Luhrmann’s rock biopic as the titular king of rock and roll in the newly released Elvis. Filmmakers have not learned a single thing since the release of Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story in December 2007. Baz Lurhmann attempts to shake up the rock biopic genre but at the end of the day, the efforts fall short. The film is at its best when Austin Butler is rocking and…

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Interceptor: A Real-Time Fast-Paced Thriller

An Army captain puts her training and expertise to the test in Interceptor when an attack threatens an interceptor station. It isn’t just that the missile interceptor station is being attacked but that the entire country is on the verge of being destroyed. It’s all because of a deranged former military intelligence officer. There’s no simple way to describe his viewpoints. All we know is that he wants to bring about a new America. Sadly,…

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Violet – Toronto 2021

Olivia Munn delivers a a career-best performance in Justine Bateman’s directorial debut, Violet, making its Canadian premiere during TIFF. Let me tell you right off the bat that you need to be in the right mindset for the film. If you don’t have the right headspace, this film could prove to be problematic. Take it from me: I had major depression hit just before SXSW this year. Because of this, I didn’t review Violet during…

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Holidate: A Rom-Com With A Side Of Holidays

Holidate, starring Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey, is a new Netflix romantic comedy that comes with a side of holiday offerings. This is an R-rated film.  Please consider this before adding it to your rotation of holiday films to watch over the next two months.  Holidate might not be on the same level of Home Alone, Elf, or National Lampoon’s Xmas Vacation but there’s enough here worthy of repeat viewings. And with the way it’s…

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