Tag: Terrence Howard

Glitter (Blu-ray)

I have a reputation for enjoying some pretty bad movies. I freely admit to spinning the Barbra Streisand version of A Star is Born once a year. Yes, the story is ridiculous and sappy, but Kris Kristofferson looks good, Streisand…

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Lee Daniels’ The Butler (Blu-ray)

Director Lee Daniels (Precious, The Paperboy) has never been known for his subtlety, preferring instead the direct approach, which while admirable, can be difficult to digest. His latest project, which spans more than fifty years of American history, could have…

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Prisoners (Blu-ray)

An ominous and unsettling thriller, the subject of Prisoners—young children in peril—demands the viewers undivided attention. Armed with intense performances and an engrossing mystery, few will find it easy to turn away. Oscar nominated director Denis Villeneuve (Incendies) explores just…

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Blu-ray Review: The Company You Keep

Robert Redford’s first movie role since 2005 and his ninth directorial effort, The Company You Keep, based on the novel by Neil Gordon, is a fictionalized account of the radical anti-war movement called the Weather Underground. Old news footage at…

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