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John Wick: Chapter 4 2023
★★★★★ Watched 14 Mar 2023
John Wick: Chapter 4 is a blast. The best action movie of the year, and perhaps the best in the genre since Mad Max: Fury Road.
Full review on What to Watch - www.whattowatch.com/reviews/john-wick-chapter-4-review-keanu-reeves-stars-in-a-near-perfect-action-movie
Sharper 2023
★★★ Watched 27 Feb 2023
I'm not sure if it was the structure they used or what, but I was certainly surprised that I thought Julianne Moore was the weakest part of this one. On the opposite end, Briana Middleton is great.
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The Fabelmans 2022
★★★★ Watched 21 Nov 2022
It should come as no surprise that someone decided to make a biopic about Steven Spielberg, who is definitely in the conversation as one of the greatest directors of all time. What perhaps is surprising is that Spielberg himself decided to take a crack at it with the semi-autobiographical The Fabelmans. The director, who is most often recognized for his big, only-in-the-movies type of wonder, goes deeply personal here to, ultimately, great effect, with many of his trademarks (and a bit of his most cited flaws) making appearances.
Read full review at What to Watch - www.whattowatch.com/reviews/the-fabelmans-review-spielberg-finds-the-heart-and-humor-in-his-own-story
Magazine Dreams 2023
★★★★½ Watched 24 Jan 2023
Wow, Jonathan Majors is incredible in this one. He absolutely carries the movie through any weak spots with a mesmerizing performance. 2023 looks to be a big year for him.