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Denver Film Critics Society1 Comment

And the nominees are…

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 Michael J. Casey

On Monday, January 10, the Denver Film Critics Society—15 writers and broadcasters working in and around the Mile High City, of which I am one—announced their nominees for the best of 2021. In total, 44 movies received nominations with The Power … Continue reading And the nominees are…

Boulder Weekly, Reviews

NIGHTMARE ALLEY

December 29, 2021December 31, 2021 Michael J. Casey

Geeks are not found; they are made. This is the lesson Stanton Carlisle (Bradley Cooper), a drifter in 1940s America, learns first hand at the Ten-in-One traveling carnival. Ten-in-One is a carnival like any other: A strong man, a contortionist, … Continue reading NIGHTMARE ALLEY

Best Of..., Boulder Weekly4 Comments

2015: Come and See

December 27, 2020December 29, 2020 Michael J. Casey

It’s normal to reflect on the previous year as the next one draws near. But lately, I’ve found myself thinking more and more about previous ones, specifically: How this year compares to others. Movie-wise that is. 2015 was the first … Continue reading 2015: Come and See

Boulder Weekly, Reviews

MANIFESTO

June 29, 2020June 28, 2020 Michael J. Casey

There’s no getting around it, Manifesto is an odd duck. Kanopy has just uploaded it to its platform, which is reason enough to reexamine this bizarre little indie film from 2017. From Boulder Weekly Vol. 24, No. 46, “Art for … Continue reading MANIFESTO

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WHERE’D YOU GO, BERNADETTE

August 14, 2019August 14, 2019 Michael J. Casey

Bernadette Fox (Cate Blanchett) can’t sleep. She can’t focus either. She once was an architect, an incredible one, some called her “genius,” but she gave that up 15 years ago. Now, with no outlet for her energy, it explodes out … Continue reading WHERE’D YOU GO, BERNADETTE

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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD

February 21, 2019March 14, 2021 Michael J. Casey

Picking up shortly after the events in How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014), How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World thrusts Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) and his trusty dragon, Toothless, into the world of adulthood. Accompanying the Chief of Berk are Astrid (America … Continue reading HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD

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THOR: RAGNAROK

November 2, 2017April 20, 2021 Michael J. Casey

The God of Thunder returns, and he’s bringing the pyrotechnics to Marvel’s latest installment of sound and fury. Thor: Ragnorak, the 17th installment in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe, continues the latest trend of Marvel movies: irreverent humor, ironic heroes, and plenty of … Continue reading THOR: RAGNAROK

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KNIGHT OF CUPS

March 11, 2016August 8, 2021 Michael J. Casey

How do I begin? Knight of Cups, the latest movie from writer/director Terrence Malick, follows Hollywood screenwriter Rick (Christian Bale) as he tries to understand what his life is now that his brother has died and his career is on … Continue reading KNIGHT OF CUPS

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