The legend of Dolly Parton is almost as large as her hair. The singer/songwriter/entertainer deserves her place as an American treasure. There's something about her that will always scream Americana, but her meta-humor about her career makes her stand out as an idol. There may never have been a more self-aware celebrity, and in the process,… Read More "Review: ‘Dumplin’ Embraces …
We Bought a Pod: I’m GONNA WRECK IT!!!!!
Hello everyone! We're excited to be back, despite being sick, having weird mic issues, and much more going on. We're sorry about the audio issues, and we'll be better next week. In the meantime, we talk about Widows, Ralph Breaks the Internet, The Grinch, and a few trailers! Check it out! https://weboughtablog.files.wordpress.com/2018/12/we-Bought-a-Pod-Im-Gonna-WRECK-IT-2.mp3 Read More "We Bought a Pod: I’m …
Review: ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Swings Into the Best of the Year Conversation
Following a young teenager named Miles Morales through the streets of Brooklyn might be the happiest I've been in a theater in years. As Morales (voiced by Shameek Moore) wanders the streets, he throws up his art on the walls. He tags a mailbox, a street sign, and walls before tumbling into the streets. As a… Read More "Review: ‘Spider-Man: Into …
Red Box Review: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is Glitzy, Glamorous, and Absolute Fire
The death of the Romantic Comedy has been a really disappointing development in Hollywood. These are the kinds of films that helped to create many of the stars of the 1990s and early 2000s. The vehicle gave women an open place in the industry, and many of them used that clout to develop into stronger… Read More "Red Box Review: …
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Review: ‘Mowgli’ Proves We Don’t Need Another Adaptation of ‘The Jungle Book’
As Shere Khan shimmies through the jungle, you can feel his aura in every inch of the frame. Voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, the infamous tiger proved to be a physically intimidating creature once more. With an added limp, this depiction of the character is violent, dark, and a bloodthirsty creature. The journey into darkness and death… Read More "Review: ‘Mowgli’ Proves …
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Review: ‘The Front Runner’ Doesn’t Pick a Side…But That’s a Bad Thing
There are a lot of reasons why Jason Reitman remains one of the most interesting directors working today. He's a younger male director fascinated with providing women with vehicles to stretch their abilities. From Tully, Young Adult, and his masterpiece Juno are undeniably weird movies that would have been tough for any other filmmaker to bring to life. In… Read More "Review: ‘The Front …
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2019 Golden Globe Nominations and Quick Reactions
It's Golden Globe Nomination day! Let's go through the categories and check out the nominees. Vice led the way with 6 nominations, with A Star Is Born, Green Book, and The Favourite all with 5 nominations as well. BlacKkKlansman even scored 4 nominations for it's big guns, including John David Washington and Spike Lee. Let's jump into the nominations below! 76th Golden Globe Nominations Film… Read More "2019 Golden Globe …
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