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'Jay Kelly' Has More Ego Than Heart

November 13, 2025 at 11:34 PM

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There are interesting elements in the film that don't quite blend, rendering Jay Kelly as more self-serving than life-affirming. #Netflix #moviereview

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Maybe we should worship doctors and teachers more than movie stars. Sadly, we don't live in a culture like that.

'The Running Man' Is More of a Jog Than a Sprint Toward Revolution

November 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM

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#therunningman lacks the originality and usual style of Edgar Wright, and a flat performance from its lead, rendering the film just okay when it could have been much better. www.ypareviews.com/blog/2025/11...

The Running Man sprints towards mediocrity.

Why There Will Be Blood Is a Pipeline to the Gut

November 12, 2025 at 12:20 AM

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Get your milkshakes and Bibles ready. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgmd...

Why There Will Be Blood Is a Pipeline to the Gut

November 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM

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Is There Will Be Blood a masterpiece, or is it a drill of bombast masquerading as meaningful art? @jeffyorkwriter.bsky.social Matt Fagerholm from Indie Outlook and I will spill our opinions on PTA's applauded film on Saturday, November 8th at 3pm CST. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgmd...

'Predator: Badlands' Is Worth Hunting Down Tickets For

November 7, 2025 at 12:25 AM

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Predator: Badlands is a film I didn't know I always wanted to see. #PredatorBadlands #moviereview www.ypareviews.com/blog/2025/11...

Thanks to a loveable performance from Elle Fanning, an awesome lead character, and a tribalistic score that slaps, Predator: Badlands is a hunt worth taking.

Help Defend Childhood Cancer Survivor, Nate Griffin — Wrongfully Accused

November 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM

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This occurred at my old job. ICE claims Nathan closed the door on their leg. But I'm sure those bumbling idiots slammed it on themselves. Now he's facing up to 8 years in prison for something he's wrongfully accused of. #ICE #Resist #Peace gogetfunding.com/help-defend-...

On October 24, 2025, my son, Nathan Griffin, was wrongfully detained by Border Control Agents in Chicago. What should have been an ordinary day of sightseeing with his sister and me turned into a nigh...

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October 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM

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What gives us tears of joy during joyless times? These movies do. Find out more about them at 8:30pm CST. Life is worth living. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkZL...

Why The Cider House Rules and Stand By Me Are Life Affirming Movies

Why The Cider House Rules and Stand By Me Are Life Affirming Movies

October 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM

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Catch me tonight on @pattivasquez.bsky.social show at 6:30-7pm CST on @wcpt820am.bsky.social where we'll be discussing scary movies, and the best picture of the year? If you have Facebook, check out my Halloween digs.

October 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM

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Has the news made you feel hopeless? Kicking the Seat host, Ian Simmons, and I go over some movies that give us hope during perilous times. Join us on Thursday 10/30 at 8:30pm CST #movies #Classics www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkZL...

'Hedda' Is a Slight Cut Above The Typical Evil Rich People Movie

October 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM

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Hedda solidifies the fact that Nia DaCosta is no flash-in-the-pan filmmaker or a visionless rent-a-director. She has an admirable voice, style, and eye. As long as she stays away from Marvel, she could have a very bright career. #moviereview www.ypareviews.com/blog/2025/10...

With a little more work in the editing room and motivation other than greed from Tessa Thompson, Hedda could be even more notable than it already is.

Donate to Justice for Nathan: Support His Legal Battle, organized by Tom Pinney

October 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM

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This happened at my old job. Please help Nate. Nathan’s situation is urgent. He’s facing serious charges after being wrongfully detained, and the legal costs are mounting. gofund.me/120a4528b

Hello, My brother in law Nathan was detained by border patrol officers tod… Tom Pinney needs your support for Justice for Nathan: Support His Legal Battle

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October 25, 2025 at 11:27 PM

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These aren't your typical scary movies. Join us at 7pm CST www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSU_...

When Dramas and Documentaries Are Scarier Than Horror Films

When Dramas and Documentaries Are Scarier Than Horror Films

October 23, 2025 at 11:51 PM

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What's scarier than a horror movie? Movies about real life. With a dash of vampires in a flick that humiliates Twilight. @specialmarkprod.bsky.social @jeffyorkwriter.bsky.social and I dive into what makes these movies shake our cores. #horror #Halloween2025

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Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere Can't Deliver Itself from Familiarity

October 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM

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Here's yet another biopic that's indiscernible from all the others. #MovieReview www.ypareviews.com/blog/2025/10...

The movie had the potential to end beautifully. Still, it just had to have a predictable final scene, which might make you wonder when it will be available on streaming, saving you from spending a lot...

'Bugonia' Achieves Greatness, UNTIL...

October 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM

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If it weren't for those final 5-10 minutes, Yorgos Lanthimos would have made a four-star flick, let alone a best picture recommendation. #bugonia #moviereview www.ypareviews.com/blog/2025/10...

Bugonia was just an inch away from being one of the year's best pictures. And then the ending happened.

The Battle of Algiers-The Moral Ambiguity of Revolution

October 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM

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Amidst the ongoing talk of civil war, Oscar Nominee David McGowan and I discuss the dangers of escalation. #revolution #Resistance #casualtiesofwar

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'Frankenstein' Has Some Sparks of Life Amidst a Slow First Act

October 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM

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Guillermo del Toro's take on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein surpasses the competition. Still, that doesn't prevent it from being a little lifeless at times.

Frankenstein releases theatrically in select cities 17th, and will be streaming on Netflix on November 7th.

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Amidst a sea of abysmal adaptations, Guillermo del Toro's depiction of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is miles better than the competition. Still, that doesn't prevent it from being a little lifeless a...

'Good Fortune's' Charm Ascends its Comedy

October 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM

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Aside from Ansari's mildly annoying performance and a weak ending, Good Fortune is one of those rare straight broad comedies that delivers on its premise.

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During a time of great division, Good Fortune thrives for unity.

'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' Is an Emotional Kick In the Gut

October 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM

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If I Had Legs I'd Kick You is a film for those in despair who feel like nobody is listening to them, when there are movies like this one out there that can hear them loud and clear. #IfIHadLegsIdKickYou #conanobrien #RoseByrne

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This film has changed my mind about Rose Byrne as an actress.

Why There's Little to Like in 'John Candy: I Like Me'

October 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM

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Colin Hanks makes a movie that anyone could have made with his level of access. www.ypareviews.com/blog/2025/10...

There's a certain gloss to the picture that feels artificial.

Why The Shining and Black Swan Are Brilliant Downard Spirals

October 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM

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@jeffyorkwriter.bsky.social and I are going mad over these films for the spooky season. What movies make you think of an effective descent into madness? Find out our dark thoughts and chime in yourself on Friday, October 10, at 7pm CST. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV31... #theshining #Blackswan

'Roofman' Is a Charming Step Above

October 9, 2025 at 11:09 PM

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Director Derek Cianfrance abandons his usual films about despair for something lighter but honest. #Roofman #channingtatum #MovieReviews www.ypareviews.com/blog/2025/10...

It might be through conventional means with a standard look and premise, yet there's something much deeper and more honest with Roofman than your typical romcom.