Cinemavino — Loki, Episodes 3 & 4::rating::0::rating::0::rating::0

Spoilers abound! Welcome to another fine episode of Cinemavino! This week, we take a look at episodes 3 & 4 of Loki, Marvel's new streaming show on Disney+. There's a lot to unpack, and we have lots of opinions. As always, we use a few spicy words. Listener discretion is advised.

ByTodd WoffordJuly 5, 20210Comments

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A Quiet Place (2018)::rating::4

A Quiet Place is one of those rare high-concept films that not only succeeds, but also uses its clever plot device to wicked effect. Where most horror movies deploy some combination of gore, boobies, and an unsubtle smirk of self-awareness to lure viewers, this film relies on intelligence and restraint to create an atmosphere of…

ByTodd WoffordJuly 2, 20210Comments

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A Quiet Place Part II (2021)::rating::4.5

Writer-director John Krasinski builds on and up, expanding his story without dampening the magic that made it good in the first place.

ByTodd WoffordJuly 2, 20210Comments

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Cinemavino — Ladykillers::rating::0

Welcome to another fine episode of Cinemavino! This week concludes our series taking a fresh look at movies that might be over or underrated. For this installment, we screen the Coen Brothers' dark comedy, The Ladykillers, starring Tom Hanks, J.K. Simmons, Erma P. Hall, and Marlon Wayans. Fair warning, this episode…

ByTodd WoffordJune 30, 20210Comments

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F9: The Fast Saga (2021)::rating::2.5

These recent Fast and Furious movies don’t so much jump the shark as rocket over it and into the stratosphere, all while bedecked in a spangly outfit and a jetpack.

ByTodd WoffordJune 29, 20210Comments

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The Misfits (2021)::rating::1.5

It only took 125 years of moviemaking, but The Misfits has finally given us the cinematic equivalent of a wet willie. That might sound a smidge dramatic, but after 94 miserable minutes of this sweaty, obnoxious action bonanza, I wanted to scrub out both my ears with soap.

ByTodd WoffordJune 23, 20210Comments

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Cinemavino — Tucker and Dale vs. Evil::rating::0

It's another fine episode of Cinemavino! This week is part of our ongoing series, wherein we take a look at films that might be over or underrated. Tucker and Dale vs. Evil definitely falls under the latter category. It's a cult horror-comedy from 2010 that surprised viewers with its savvy and shambling…

ByTodd WoffordJune 23, 20210Comments

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Cinemavino — Loki, Ep. 1&2::rating::0

Welcome to Cinemavino! For this week, we take a look at the first two episodes of Marvel's Loki, now streaming on Disney+. As expected, we have strong opinions. Our podcast contains a little salty language and few spoilers, so proceed with some caution. Enjoy!

ByTodd WoffordJune 22, 20210Comments

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Luca (2021)::rating::3.5

It may not be great, but this film is definitely worth the stream. Luca is beautiful and never boring. Beyond that, I love how it deals with the notion of being different.

ByTodd WoffordJune 21, 20210Comments

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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)::rating::2.5

Are they serious? I mean, they can’t really think that somebody did murder at the behest of a hell-forged demon. Or…can they?

ByTodd WoffordJune 17, 20210Comments