Or is it perhaps neither? Of course, what I mean by this is: 2020 was an insane year, as we all know, but it was up in the air whether 2021 would be the...
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The McNeil Minute | Two Similar Strangers
Two Similar Strangers is a socially relevant project created for awareness which doubles as a PSA. Writer/producer Alex Moreno has created a program called FLOW, also known as Future Leaders of the World, which...
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5 Minutes
Watercooler Reviews | Last Night in Soho
Last Night in Soho is the latest film from acclaimed writer/director Edgar Wright. His first film since the summer Blockbuster hit Baby Driver, Soho does not feature the typical flashy/snappy editing from Wright. It's...
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Watercooler Reviews | The Card Counter
The Card Counter is the latest psychological drama from writer/director Paul Schrader. His previous effort, First Reformed from 2018 was produced on a similar budget and saw moderate success. Martin Scorsese teams up with...
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6 Minutes
Watercooler Reviews | Candyman
Candyman is a horror remake from Jordan Peele's studio, Monkeypaw Productions, also produced and co-written by Jordan Peele (Get Out, Us), and directed by Nia DaCosta (Little Woods). I cannot say I've seen the...
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6 Minutes
Watercooler Reviews | CODA
CODA might be known for winning both the Audience Award and the Grand Jury Award at this year's Sundance Film Festival, and it has finally landed on Apple TV+ for all to see. I...
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6 Minutes
Watercooler Reviews | The Green Knight
David Lowery's slow-burn medieval epic is sure to be one to divide audiences, and it already has been. Even the A24 faithful can't seem to agree on the film as a whole. Critics, on...
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McNeil Minute Reviews | P-Town
P-Town is a dark and gritty look into racism and homophobia but also approaches it with a different lens. This film introduces you into a dark world but quickly turns what you know about...
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McNeil Minute Reviews | Blood, Sweat, and Years
After reviewing several films from creator Matt Boda's slate, he's struck again with yet another high quality production. Blood, Sweat, and Years is a journey, a story of brotherly love, commitment, and the unbreakable...
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5 Minutes
Burnout Defense: Treat Yoself
Recently, I've taken a bit of a writing hiatus for a variety of reasons. I could make the excuse that I've been too busy. Call it treating myself, call it writer's block. Call it...
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