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Nov 16 2023November 16, 2023

Napoleon Review: Ridley Scott Takes Down a Historical Titan

By Victor Stiff / November 16, 2023 November 16, 2023 / Reviews / Biopic, Drama, Film, Joaquin Phoenix, Movie, Napoleon, Review, Ridley Scott, Vanessa Kirby / 4 minutes of reading

When a filmmaker of Ridley Scott’s stature decides to adapt a historical biopic about Napoleon, the film carries a certain set of expectations; top-tier actors, opulent costumes and production design, and a predictable story spotlighting a significant historical figure. One look at the film’s trailer would support that notion, revealing a rousing action extravaganza in …

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Nov 23 2021November 23, 2021

House of Gucci Review: An Ambitiously Gaudy True-Crime Saga

By Victor Stiff / November 23, 2021 November 23, 2021 / Reviews / '80s, Adam Driver, Crime, Crime Drama, Drama, Film, Gucci, House of Gucci, Jared Leto, Lady Gaga, Movie, Review, Ridley Scott, True Story / 5 minutes of reading

House of Gucci Quicktake: Committed Performances, Tonally At Odds with Itself, & Way Too Long Heading into the fall, House of Gucci was one of award season’s most buzzworthy contenders. Director Ridley Scott’s Oscar hopeful has the perfect combination of elements to grab moviegoers and awards voters’ attention. House of Gucci features a star-studded cast, …

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