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‘The 355’ May Be Formulaic But It Kicks Ass

by Sara Clements - January 7, 2022

Simon Kinberg’s debut feature as director, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, was polarizing for both critics and fans. His latest film, The 355, will sadly be marked by similar results. In trying to be its own “girl power” Jason Bourne, its screenplay sticks to a by-the-number formula. The film’s leads travel the world, attend a

TIFF Review: ‘The Forgiven’ Is a Hot Cast of Names in an Average Drama

by Sara Clements - September 16, 2021

A party at a castle in the Moroccan desert brings together rich snobs in writer-director John Michael McDonagh’s The Forgiven. The “rich white people doing bad things” narrative is becoming a genre in and of itself, but they can make for good entertainment (see Knives Out and Ready or Not

Molly’s Game Movie Review

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by Sharronda Williams - December 19, 2017

Molly's Game is based on the true story of Molly Broom (Jessica Chastain), an Olympic skier who was responsible for running one of the most notorious high stakes underground poker games. This movie is Aaron Sorkin's directorial debut which details the events that ultimately led Molly to be the focus of

Miss Sloane Movie Review

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by Sharronda Williams - December 9, 2016

Elizabeth Sloane (Jessica Chastain) is not only at the top of her game but has a reputation as one of the most influential lobbyists in Washington D.C. She is not only respected but also feared as a person you do not want to cross if you want a long career in