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The Green Knight::rating::0::rating::0::rating::0

For this week’s Cinemavino, we have another mini-episode, this time focusing on the critically-acclaimed The Green Knight. A sharp, cerebral look at the medieval poem, Knight shows the emotional struggle of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), as he marches to a showdown the mythical Green Knight. An impressive cinematic work, The Green Knight features the intimate, meticulous drama of a indie movie,…

ByTodd WoffordAugust 23, 20210Comments

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Stillwater (2021)::rating::3

That shift in focus results in a movie that’s extremely well-acted and passionately made, but also overlong, emotionally aloof, and jarringly uneven. In an awkward irony, Stillwater navigates some choppy seas.

ByTodd WoffordAugust 20, 20210Comments

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Escape from L.A.::rating::0

As part of our continuing look back at the best and blurst of movie sequels, this week takes us to Escape from L.A. Legendary horror maestro John Carpenter and all-around badass Kurt Russell re-team for this follow up to the 80s cult chestnut Escape from New York. That first film had action, imagination, and all-around…

ByTodd WoffordAugust 18, 20210Comments

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Cinemavino — Escape from L.A.::rating::0

As part of our continuing look back at the best and blurst of movie sequels, this week takes us to Escape from L.A. Legendary horror maestro John Carpenter and all-around badass Kurt Russell re-team for this follow up to the 80s cult chestnut Escape from New York. That first film had action, imagination, and all-around…

ByTodd WoffordAugust 18, 20210Comments

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Escape from L.A. (1996)::rating::3.5

If it were possible for certain films to have an odor, Escape from L.A. would definitely be on that list. As each grimy, soot-stained scene crept along, I could almost smell burning tires, sweat, and frothy malt liquor. It's as if "post-apocalyptic" simply means a future where no one showers. All that description essentially functions…

ByTodd WoffordAugust 18, 20210Comments

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Mission Impossible III (2006)::rating::3.5

Mission Impossible III represents the rarest of cinematic anomalies: The third film of a franchise is generally where we hear the first groans and wheezes of a slow death. Remember that sound Jabba the Hutt makes when Princess Leia strangles him with a chain? It's like that, but in script form. Here then, is MI3,…

ByTodd WoffordAugust 18, 20210Comments

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The Suicide Squad::rating::0

For your listening pleasure, we present a short podcast on The Suicide Squad! This movie turned out to be a lot of fun, and we had a great time discussing it. DC’s resume is a messy affair, so it’s great to see them get something right. You might find a few mild *spoilers*, so get…

ByTodd WoffordAugust 17, 20210Comments

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Cinemavino — The Suicide Squad (*spoilers)::rating::0

For your listening pleasure, we present a short podcast on The Suicide Squad! This movie turned out to be a lot of fun, and we had a great time discussing it. DC's resume is a messy affair, so it's great to see them get something right. You might find a few mild *spoilers*,…

ByTodd WoffordAugust 17, 20210Comments

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The Green Knight (2021)::rating::4

In retelling a classic story, The Green Knight has two disparate aims, and it displays surprising skill at hitting both: First and foremost, this is a cerebral adaptation of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, with a particular emphasis on its protagonist's struggle between a life of comfortable mediocrity and miserable heroism. From that character…

ByTodd WoffordAugust 14, 20210Comments

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Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)::rating::2.5

And while Milkshake is well-made, well-acted, and never boring, it really feels a few years late to the Tarantino Masquerade Ball.

ByTodd WoffordAugust 13, 20215Comments