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Josh Lasser is a freelance entertainment reporter/critic. His work has appeared in print, online, and perhaps one day in book form.
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A Quick bit of Embarrassment: “Come to Daddy”
It’s not that the title wasn’t kind of familiar, but “Come to Daddy” isn’t especially out of the ordinary either. It’s not that the notion of Elijah Wood working with Ant Timpson didn’t tickle the back of my mind, but… Read More ›
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Jesus Figures in both Horror and Comedy
Jesus figures are everywhere. Or, perhaps more accurately, potential Jesus figures are everywhere. This week’s podcast takes a look at not one, but two possible such individuals. The first is the lead character in the John Cena kids comedy, “Playing… Read More ›
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Movie Review: “The Rhythm Section”
Advertising materials for “The Rhythm Section” are very quick to point out that the movie is from the producers of the James Bond films and that is accurate. The movie is produced by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson and… Read More ›
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Choose Your Own Apocalypse: “Terminator: Dark Fate” or “Zombieland: Double Tap”
Whoever said that the apocalypse had to be dark? Clearly director Tim Miller and the folks behind the newest “Terminator” film, “Terminator: Dark Fate.” Sure, metal monstrosities are out there in our future and ready to kill one and all,… Read More ›
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Movie Review: “The Last Full Measure”
It has been stated fairly regularly that war is hell, and still, no matter how often it is depicted on film, it always seems like there is more to say about that hell. Movies like “The Last Full Measure” from… Read More ›
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Mirroring as Gimmick or as Storytelling?
In “Gemini Man,” Ang Lee gives us the tale of a retired hitman being chased by his clone. It is a mirroring, one Will Smith versus another and it works well. In “I See You,” we get a half a… Read More ›
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Movie Review: “Dolittle”
editor’s note: this review will indeed involve specific details about what occurs in the movie. In a climactic moment of “Dolittle,” our hero sticks his hands up a dragon’s rectum and begins pulling out bones and armor before the dragon… Read More ›
