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MAXXXINE

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024 Michael J. Casey

Maxine Minx always knew she was going to be a star. Her father did, too, but that’s another story in itself. Elizabeth Bender (Elizabeth Debicki) sees Maxine’s star power. Tasked with directing The Puritan II, Bender has auteurist aspirations and … Continue reading MAXXXINE

Best Of..., Senses of Cinema

SENSES OF CINEMA: 2022 World Cinema Poll

February 3, 2023February 2, 2024 Michael J. Casey

Every year, the Australian-based online quarterly, Senses of Cinema, invites writers from all over the globe to submit their selections for the best movies of the year. The top 10 you are probably familiar with at this point, but the following … Continue reading SENSES OF CINEMA: 2022 World Cinema Poll

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And the nominees are…

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 Michael J. Casey

On Monday, January 9, 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 2022. In total, 38 movies received nominations, with Everything Everywhere … Continue reading And the nominees are…

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PEARL

September 15, 2022September 21, 2022 Michael J. Casey

It opens with the same tracking shot as X; only the image is noticeably different. The greens are greener. The blues are bluer. The house is in better shape. It’s all very idyllic. That’s because X, the exploitation/slasher flick from director Ti … Continue reading PEARL

Best Of..., Boulder Weekly

Salute Your Shorts: 2017 Oscar Nominated Short Films

February 9, 2017August 24, 2023 Michael J. Casey

It’s Oscar season at the movies, and that means celebrating the cinematic high-water marks that 2016 brought. And with 62 nominated films to choose from, there is ample opportunity to discover something new for everyone. More often than not, the … Continue reading Salute Your Shorts: 2017 Oscar Nominated Short Films

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