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'Desert One' Review: A Gripping Story Of A Failed US Rescue Mission

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Category: New Series and Movie Reviews
Published: Tuesday, 25 August 2020 20:20
Written by Lupe R Haas

Desert One documentary

If you're looking for a historical-based story, DESERT ONE recounts the failed U.S. Special Forces rescue mission during the 1980 Iran hostage crisis with commentary from then President Jimmy Carter, the former hostages, the Iranian hostage takers and the servicemen involved. Two-time Academy Award®-winner Barbara Kopple chronicles the misson from the very start through the disastrous result. The mission was jinxed from the onset. The film offers much detail about the incursion into Iran during the dead of night with some never before seen archival material and animated re-enactments.

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'Cut Throat City' Movie Review: RZA's Timely Feature Film

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Published: Tuesday, 25 August 2020 16:44
Written by Lupe R Haas

Cut Throat City movie review CineMovie

RZA directs the riveting and timely, CUT THROAT CITY, a crime thriller that explores the reasons why black men turn to crime when there are no other options available. The film which is now playing in movie theaters, stars a solid cast with Shameik Moore (INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE, DOPE), Ethan Hawke, Terrence Howard, Eiza Gonzales, Wesley Snipes and Tip T.I. Harris. If you liked SET IT OFF (1996) starring Jada Pinkett-Smith and Queen Latifah, this is a more violent male version of that film. 

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'The One and Only Ivan' Movie Review: Get The Tissue Box

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Published: Tuesday, 18 August 2020 09:25
Written by Lupe R Haas

The One and Only Ivan movie review CineMovie

Disney+'s THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN is the perfect family movie to watch and discuss in your living room when it premieres Friday, August 14. Adapted from Katherine Applegate's book, the screenplay by Mike White isn't subtle about the subject matter, but sometimes we need a kick in the head when it comes to animal captivity.

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‘Murder in the Woods’ Movie Review: Just Another Teen Slasher Film But With Latinos

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Category: New Series and Movie Reviews
Published: Friday, 14 August 2020 12:34
Written by Lupe R Haas

Murder in the Wood movie review

The virgin. The floozy. A sex-starved teen and the jock, all walk into a cabin in the woods, and one by one they die a horrible death. MURDER IN THE WOODS is just like every other teen slasher movie out there except this one stars a Latinx cast, and written and directed by Latinx filmmakers. Usually I'd applaud the effort, but sadly MURDER IN THE WOODS is a carbon copy of past movies, and a missed opportunity to inject new life into the slasher/horror genre with Latinx flavor.

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'Rebuilding Paradise' Review: Ron Howard's First Vérité Documentary

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Published: Wednesday, 12 August 2020 19:30
Written by Lupe R Haas

 Rebuilding Paradise Ron Howard documentary

Ron Howard chronicles Paradise, CA resident's recovery after the devastating fires in late 2018 in REBUILDING PARADISE. The new documentary follows families and individuals on their long road to healing both emotionally and financially over the course of a year following the devastation. The film is currently playing in movie theaters, and will air this Fall on the National Geographic channel.

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'Paydirt' Movie Review Starring Val Kilmer and Luke Goss

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Published: Friday, 07 August 2020 18:57
Written by Lupe R Haas

Paydirt Val Kilmer movie review

Nothing irks me more than bad acting, and PAYDIRT is full of it, mostly coming from the female characters who are only there to be objectified. Starring Luke Goss (THE HARD WAY, HELLBOY II, BLADE II) and Val Kilmer (THE DOORS, HEAT, TOMBSTONE), the film from writer/directer Christian Sesma is rife with bad dialogue, an unwatchable performance by Kilmer and a perpetuation of the Latino stereotype.

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'The Tax Collector' Movie Review: David Ayer Delivers A Mexploitation Film

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Published: Thursday, 06 August 2020 13:53
Written by Lupe R Haas

Shia LeBeouf and Bobby Soto in THE TAX COLLECTOR

David Ayer (SUICIDE SQUAD, FURY) takes to the streets of Los Angeles once again for THE TAX COLLECTOR starring Bobby Soto, Shia LaBeouf and George Lopez. The violent crime thriller has the B-movie vibe while the story is cliché from start to end. You get the impression the END OF WATCH and HARSH TIMES writer/director dug up this one up from his archives because it feels dated like one of those 70s Mexploitation films. Fans of that sub genre may enjoy this one.

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'Greyhound' Movie Review: The Shortest War Movie Ever

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Published: Friday, 10 July 2020 13:59
Written by Lupe R Haas

Tom Hanks Greyhound review

There’s a reason why the Tom Hanks naval drama was dumped from a theatrical release to Apple TV+. The World War II movie is one of dullest entry in the genre, and the shortest clocking in at 88 minutes. With little character development, GREYHOUND has some intense moments and intrigue, but initially it's difficult to become invested in it. 

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