Tag Archives: Reviews

Happy Anniversary – Film Review

Posted on December 20, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Jared Stern Writer: Jared Stern Starring: Noël Wells, Ben Schwartz, Rahul Kohli, Kristen Bauer van Straten, Kate Berlant, Leonardo Nam, David Walton, Isidora Goreshter, Annie Potts, and Joe Pantoliano Rating: ★★★½ In Happy Anniversary, Mollie (Noël Wells) and Sam … 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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My Top Five Musicals From 2021

Posted on December 17, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

This year has been a pretty great year for musicals, and for Lin-Manuel Miranda in particular. I’ve not seen as many musicals as I probably should have, but I’m working on watching some of the classics. I have thoroughly enjoyed … Continue reading →

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The Hand of God – Film Review

Posted on December 16, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Paolo Sorrentino Writer: Paolo Sorrentino Starring: Filippo Scotti, Toni Servillo, Teresa Saponangelo, Marlon Joubert, Luisa Ranieri, Renato Carpentieri, Massimiliano Gallo, Betti Perrazzi Rating: ★★★½ The Hand of God is Paolo Sorrentino’s most personal and autobiographical film to date. It’s … Continue reading →

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