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Reviews

THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 Michael J. Casey

I don’t even know where to begin. The Matrix Resurrections feels like such a poorly conceived project, approached with such utter cynicism and flimsy execution, that the more I think about it, the less I like it. Any ideas about these characters … Continue reading THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS

Boulder Weekly, Reviews

MIDSOMMAR

July 4, 2019July 9, 2023 Michael J. Casey

So it’s fare-thee-well, my own true love. We’ll meet an-other day, an-other time. It ain’t the leavin’ that’s a-grievin’ me, but my darlin’ who’s bound to stay behind.  —Bob Dylan, “Farewell” Dani (Florence Pugh) is hurting. A family tragedy has … Continue reading MIDSOMMAR

Boulder Weekly, Reviews1 Comment

TOY STORY 4

June 20, 2019July 9, 2023 Michael J. Casey

Why am I alive?” she asks.“I have no idea,” he replies with a kind smile. Those are the final words of Toy Story 4, Disney/Pixar’s latest, and reportedly last, addition to the beloved franchise that launched the computer-generated animation empire back … Continue reading TOY STORY 4

Boulder Weekly, Reviews

THE NEON DEMON

June 23, 2016May 22, 2023 Michael J. Casey

Not every director starts a scene by yelling, “Action!” Clint Eastwood gently whispers, “When you’re ready,” while others don’t even bother calling it. Sam Fuller used to fire a starter’s pistol into the air. And if IMDB.com is to be … Continue reading THE NEON DEMON

Film Festival

Starz Denver Film Festival: Day 10–12

November 23, 2014August 5, 2023 Michael J. Casey

From jean to shining jean Proper cinema doesn’t highlight the differences that separate us, but the things that connect us. Blue Gold is one of those documentaries. It works hard to show us how tradition and culture can spread across … Continue reading Starz Denver Film Festival: Day 10–12

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