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Action by Martin TowersMar 18, 20227:31 pm
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Takeru Satoh in Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning

Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning (2021) – Movie Review

Even if the story treads familiar ground, Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is done well enough that it’s worth the effort if you like a good samurai film, even more so if you’re a fan of the character.

Comedy by Martin TowersMar 16, 20228:16 pm
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Renate Reimsve in The Worst Person in the World

The Worst Person in the World (2022) – Movie Review

A fresh, lively character study to brighten up a serious cinematic landscape.

Drama by Martin TowersMar 12, 20225:55 pmMarch 11, 2022
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Haley Bennett and Peter Dinklage in Cyrano

Cyrano (2022) – Movie Review

Cyrano boasts true Hollywood musical numbers, beautiful songs and a talented cast.

My Favorites by Martin TowersMar 5, 20223:48 pmMarch 12, 2022
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Robert Pattinson in The Batman

The Batman (2022) – Movie Review

I would love to see a two-hour cut of this movie, but even as it stands, I am in awe of its aesthetics, its overarching mood, and Robert Pattinson and Zoe Kravitz’s magnetic screen presence.

Drama by Martin TowersMar 3, 20224:11 pm
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Ariana DeBose in West Side Story

West Side Story (2021) – Movie Review

While it is, for better or worse, the same old story, West Side Story is a cinematic spectacle bursting with color and joy.

Drama by Martin TowersFeb 23, 20224:34 pmFebruary 22, 2022
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Will Smith in King Richard

King Richard (2022) – Movie Review

Despite a wholly uncritical, corporate PR tone, King Richard is an effective biopic.

Drama by Martin TowersFeb 19, 20224:54 pmFebruary 19, 2022
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Olivia Colman in The Lost Daughter

The Lost Daughter (2022) – Movie Review

The Lost Daughter, in its normalcy, feels as tense as a thriller because anything could happen, anytime. Watch it for the atmosphere, or the performances, or the story, but don’t let it pass you by.

My Favorites by Martin TowersFeb 13, 20223:55 pm
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Zoe Kravitz in Kimi

Kimi (2022) – Movie Review

Zoe Kravitz is the perfect heroine for this fun, compact tech thriller.

Drama by Martin TowersFeb 9, 20225:28 pmFebruary 8, 2022
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Joséphine and Gabrielle Sanz in Petite Maman

Petite Maman (2021) – Movie Review

A moving tale of childhood.

Drama by Martin TowersFeb 6, 20225:56 pmFebruary 6, 2022
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Cate Blanchett and Bradley Cooper in Nightmare Alley

Nightmare Alley (2021) – Movie Review

Half gothic horror, half swanky noir, Nightmare Alley is a lot of cinema. It is written to fit together like clockwork, designed and shot to look like the best classics.

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