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The Matrix Resurrections – The Best Sequel in the Series, Still Not Close to the Original – Film Review

Posted on December 23, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Lana Wachowski Writers: Lana Wachowski, David Mitchel, and Aleksandar Hemon Starring: Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jessica Henwick, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Jada Pinkett Smith Rating: ★★★★  It’s been close to two … Continue reading →

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Being the Ricardos – Film Review

Posted on December 22, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Aaron Sorkin Writer: Aaron Sorkin Starring: Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Tony Hale, Alia Shawkat, Jake Lacy, and Clark Greg Rating: ★★★½ The latest film from Aaron Sorkin is based on Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, … Continue reading →

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The Matrix Revolutions – Pure CGI Action with Little Substance – Film Review

Posted on December 19, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Directors: The Wachowskis Writers: The Wachowskis Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mary Alice, Ian Bliss, Monica Bellucci Rating: ★★ The Matrix Revolutions was until now the final part of The Matrix series. It’s … Continue reading →

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The Matrix Reloaded – A Messy Follow Up to the Almost Perfect Original – Film Review

Posted on December 19, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Directors: The Wachowskis Writers: The Wachowskis Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Jada Pinkett Smith, Gloria Foster Rating: ★★★ The second film entry to the Matrix series is an overly ambitious and very messy follow-up to the … Continue reading →

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Swan Song – Invasion of the Body Clones – Film Review

Posted on December 18, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Benjamin Cleary Writer: Benjamin Cleary Starring: Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Awkwafina, Glenn Close, Adam Beach, Rating: ★★★½ Swan Song is set in an almost utopian future where everything is streamlined and sleek. The cars are self-driving, everyone has high-end … Continue reading →

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