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This was a big week at the movies as Neve Campbell returned in Scream 7. I have my thoughts on that and other new films I saw this week below. You can keep up with everything I’m watching by following me on Letterboxd @knighthawk7734. Dreams (Theaters) Starring : Jessica Chastain and Isaac Hernandez Synopsis : Sometimes films touch on important subjects in unimportant ways. Often that subject becomes a plot device or something to frame whatever narrative they want to share. It can be a turnoff for viewers and derail even a well-crafted narrative. That’s the case with Dreams, a new film from writer/director Michel Franco that opens wide on Friday, February 27. The film touches on an important subject—immigration—but uses it as more of a plot device. Unfortunately, the plot it services isn’t worthy of exploration. The film begins with a border crossing. Fernando (Hernandez) is making his way from Mexico into California. He makes it all the way to San Francisco, where he arrives at the ho...
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Winter TV Roundup, Week 9

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We’ve made it through February and the Olympics are over. That means we’ve back to the regularly scheduled flood of new series. Many new shows launched right out of the gate this week, with more scheduled the next few months. But what of these new series are worth checking out? Let this weekly post be your guide as I review the pilot and second episode of new scripted series this Winter. Don’t see a new show listed below? Check previous weeks. Mondays: CIA, Mondays at 10 p.m. on CBS (Premiered February 23) About : This new series is a spin-off of FBI. It’s focused on a joint FBI-CIA taskforce. The pilot set up the construct and the tie-in between FBI Agent Bill Goodman (Nick Gehlfuss) and CIA Agent Colin Glass (Tom Ellis). The first episode was about their uneasy partnership, setting the template for the series, and the shadow mission for Agent Goodman. The second episode continues that formula. A lot here relies on the uneasy partnership between Goodman and Glass. The actors are OK, a...
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Best Picture Nominees: Marty Supreme

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The Academy Awards are coming on March 15. We got the final list of nominees on January 22, and between now and the awards I'll be looking at the 10 Best Picture nominees and their chances of winning an award. Marty Supreme Starring : Timothee Chalamet, Odessa A'zion, and Gwyneth Paltrow Director : Josh Safdie Total Nominations : 9 Nominated For : Best Picture, Best Director (Safdie), Best Actor (Chalamet), Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Casting, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Editing About : Marty Supreme is one of the most nominated films of the year, and a favorite for many. For me, it was my least favorite of the nominees for Best Picture. That has more to do with personal taste than craft, which is excellent. The question is how it's going to do in this competition. That's an open question. It received nine nominations, and should be in the race in many categories. But I wouldn't say it's a lock to win in any cate...
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2011 Rewind: Fast Five

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It's hard to believe, but 2011 was 15 years ago. Over the next few weeks I'm going to be looking at some stand out films from 2011 that are turning 15 in 2026. Today, it's a standout from the Fast Franchise. Dominic Toretto : The most important thing in life will always be the people in this room. Right here, right now. Salute, mi familia. Fast Five Starring : Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Dwyane Johnson Director : Justin Lin About : The Fast Franchise is a fascinating study. The original film was good, and iconic in its own way. But after a couple limp sequels, the franchise really took off with the fourth installment. That paved the way for Fast Five . Some view it as the best in the franchise, and it's tough to argue against that. It has some of the best action set pieces. It also has one of the best villains, expands the world in a creative way, and introduces Johnson as Hobbs. I love this film, and while it's not my favorite of the franchise, it's hard to ar...
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AFI 100 Years, 100 Movies: No. 86

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Back in 1998, the American Film Institute unveiled its list of the 100 greatest films as voted on by members of the cinematic community. The year, I'm looking at the films on that list, re-ranked according to my preference. Check back Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year as we walk through this list of classic films. No. 86: M.A.S.H. (1970) Original List Ranking : 56 Starring : Donald Sutherland, Elliott Gould, Tom Skerritt, and Sally Kellerman Director : Robert Altman About : The great Altman makes an appearance on the list. This film makes it on the the re-done list a decade later, too, and Altman gets another entry on the list. This is a film that is often overshadowed by the long-running television series. But this has a bit of a different style and tone. Still, it's iconic and of a piece with its time. It has an incredible cast and does an incredible job of telling this story. It's a good film with some iconic scenes. Altman's style isn't my favorite, but ...
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AFI 100 Years, 100 Movies: No. 87

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Back in 1998, the American Film Institute unveiled its list of the 100 greatest films as voted on by members of the cinematic community. The year, I'm looking at the films on that list, re-ranked according to my preference. Check back Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year as we walk through this list of classic films. No. 87: Bonnie and Clyde (1967) Original List Ranking : 27 Starring : Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway Director: Arthur Penn About : This is the highest ranking film on the original list so far. It naturally was a part of the list a decade later, though clocking in lower at No. 42. Still, nearly 60 years later it remains an iconic part of the American cinematic landscape. It features two big stars in Beatty and Dunaway, each of whom would only grow in stature in the years that followed. It's also a classic American story, based on the real life criminal couple, their exploits, and their downfall. And it's a larger-than-life story with some great sequences. ...
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Upcoming Releases: March, 2026

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We've made it to March. That brings us some of the most anticipated films of the Spring. It's a strong mix of blockbusters and family fare as we move away from the films of 2025 and the Oscars and into a new year. Let's dive in. Friday, March 6: The Bride (Theaters): This is another take on the world of Frankenstein, this one from director Maggie Gyllenhaal. This one stars Christian Bale and Academy Award nominee Jesse Buckley. It looks pretty great. Hoppers (Theaters): This is the latest from Pixar. We've had some animated features in 2026, but this looks like the biggest yet. This should be good for the whole family. Protector (Theaters): Matthew Modine and Milla Jovovich take the lead in this action thriller. It's a lower end release for the week, but it will fill the void for action film fans. War Machine (Netflix) : Alan Ritchison takes the lead in this new action film. Netflix has had a strong slate the past few years, this could be interesting for action f...
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