'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

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

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

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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'The Kissing Booth 2' Netflix Spoiler Review

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Published: Friday, 24 July 2020 11:44

Written by Lupe R Haas

Joey King, Jacob Elordi and Joel Courtney return to THE KISSING BOOTH in a sequel that brings in third parties to the mix. Here's our review of THE KISSING BOOTH 2. The first six minutes are spoiler free while the latter part is full of plot twists and surprises.  

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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

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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'Volition' Movie Review: A Time-Bending Movie With Plausibility Issues

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Published: Thursday, 09 July 2020 12:48

Written by Lupe R Haas

At the end of VOLITION, the main character boils down the events that have just unfolded to a single piece of dialogue. “Maybe it is that simple.” Actually the movie from first time feature film director Tony Dean Smith is anything but simple.

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Netflix's 'Mucho Mucho Amor' Review: Walter Mercado Was The Real Deal

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Published: Thursday, 09 July 2020 00:54

Written by Lupe R Haas

Walter Mercado was a staple in every Latino household with his televised astrological forecast. Many of us thought his Liberace-style on screen persona was just that but Netflix's original documentary, MUCHO MUCHO AMOR shows the beloved television personality is exactly what we see on screen.

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'Force of Nature' Movie Review: An Action Movie with Mel Gibson and Emile Hirsch with Bad Timing

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Published: Thursday, 02 July 2020 20:51

Written by Lupe R Haas

In FORCE OF NATURE, Mel Gibson and Emile Hirsch play the douchey cops people are protesting against. FORCE OF NATURE also stars Kate Bosworth in an edge-of-your-seat thriller that has many flaws but it'll keep your interest, however the timing for this movie is inappropriate.

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'7500' Movie Review: The Anti-Hollywood Hijacking Action Movie

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Published: Friday, 19 June 2020 18:28

Written by Lupe R Haas

Joseph Gordon-Levitt doesn’t take the Bruce Willis/DIE HARD approach in the hijacking thriller, 7500 by Patrick Vollrath in his feature film debut. Instead Gordon-Levitt plays an everyman relying on the assailant’s humanity to save the day.

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'Infamous' Movie Review: A Morality Tale About Social Media Starring Bella Thorne

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Published: Thursday, 11 June 2020 20:38

Written by Lupe R Haas

Bella Thorne ("The Duff," MIDNIGHT SUN) and Jake Manley ("The Order," HOLIDATE) are a modern day Bonnie & Clyde except one of them isn't interested in money but social media fame in INFAMOUS. Written and directed by Joshua Caldwell, the crime caper is a morality tale in the age of social media when everyone is looking to cash in on instant fame no matter the cost.

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'Shirley' Movie Review: Elisabeth Moss Is Shoo In For An Oscar Nomination

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Published: Wednesday, 10 June 2020 16:37

Written by Lupe R Haas

Elisabeth Moss delivers yet another riveting performance in her new movie, SHIRLEY, reminding us why she's the best actress this generation. Based on Susan Scarf Merrell's book, "Shirley: A Novel" about reclusive horror and mystery author Shirley Jackson played by Moss, SHIRLEY is not so much a biography but a study into the mind of a writer. Actress Odessa Young, in a breakthrough performance, engages with Moss in a sort of cat and mouse game that's unique and intriguing.

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'Inheritance' Video Movie Review: Simon Pegg Is Deliciously Bad

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Published: Thursday, 21 May 2020 17:15

Written by Lupe R Haas

Genre: Thriller

INHERITANCE stars Lily Collins and Simon Pegg playing cat and mouse. The new movie coming to On Demand and Digital May 22, may be one of the most original films in a while but too bad the climax left too many holes in the story.

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'Villain' Movie Review

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Published: Thursday, 21 May 2020 15:30

Written by Lupe R Haas

VILLAIN is a British import you won't care for at the start with an unlikely lead who looks like he could rip your head off but English actor Craig Fairbrass (AVENGEMENT, CLIFFHANGER) turns in a charismatic performance that flips that first impression. VILLAIN will be available On Demand and Digital May 22.

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'How To Build A Girl' Movie Review: Beanie Feldstein is Freakin' Adorable

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Published: Friday, 08 May 2020 14:25

Written by Lupe R Haas

Leave it to the Brits to give us another gem of a movie. HOW TO BUILD A GIRL stars American actress Beanie Feldstein adopting a British accent to play a spunky 16-year-old. You'll leave this movie wanting more of this character. Luckily many of us have plenty of time to watch this coming-of-age story over and over again On Demand starting May 8.

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'Arkansas' Movie Review: Liam Hemsworth Goes Country

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Published: Tuesday, 05 May 2020 14:14

Written by Lupe R Haas

Actor Clark Duke (HOT TUB MACHINE, KICK-ASS) makes his feature film directorial debut with ARKANSAS starring an impressive cast that includes Liam Hemsworth (THE HUNGER GAMES, INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE), Vince Vaughn, John Malkovich and Duke in a leading role which he steals. While ARKANSAS starts out promising, a diversion in the plot ruins the flow of the movie. Watch video review below.

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