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The 2023 Denver Film Critics Society Nominees Are...

The 2023 Denver Film Critics Society Nominees Are...

The Denver Film Critics Society announced our annual nominations with Poor Things and Barbie scoring nine nominations each including three in the Original Song category for Barbie. Oppenheimer received eight and Killers of the Flower Moon came in with six nominations, while Past Lives and Saltburn both received four nominations. The full list of nominees is below. Best FilmOppenheimerPoor…

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Dark, twisted, disturbing. I loved it.

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As someone fascinated by the rise and fall of internet celebrities, I really dug Dream Scenario. Here’s my full review on Trashwire

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Give me a break, literally

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I had some thoughts on Leo's performance in this movie, but Lily Gladstone was spectacular!

Full review on Trashwire here or follow me on Letterboxd here

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It’s the Heathers of 2023 in the very best way

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Gladstone Shines in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro might be the focus of 'Killers of the Flower Moon' but Lily Gladstone is the true standout of the Marti

Full review of Killers of the Flower Moon

Quick version on TikTok

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Whatcha Watchin: Am I Crying in the Barbie Movie?

Alexis and Kim talk about the Barbie movie, men throwing tantrums online, self-aware casting, movie marketing, and more in this episode of the Whatcha Watchin podcast. This review contains spoilers for Barbie. Listen to the audio version below or get it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast player. Follow Alexis on Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/trashwire.bsky.social Follow…

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The first trailer for 'Wonka' is here

The first trailer for Wonka starring Timothee Chalamet as the titular chocolatier has arrived. Here’s the official synopsis: Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, “Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and…

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Whatcha Watchin: Indiana Jones and the Generic Movie

The latest episode of Whatcha Watchin is out now!

Was Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny a huge disappointment? In this episode, Alexis and Kim chat about everyone’s favorite 80-year-old adventurer, why James Mangold is not Steven Spielberg, and whether every blockbuster needs to be over two hours. This review contains spoilers. Listen to the audio version below or get it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast player.

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Quick thoughts on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Full review on Trashwire here

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'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' Proves Harrison Ford is Still Charming At Any Age

Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) in Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. ©2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny doesn’t live up to vintage Indy adventures, but contains enough fun set pieces and Harrison Ford charm to far surpass 2008’s Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Let’s be honest, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark set the…

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Asteroid City opens nationwide today!

Here’s my review https://trashwire.com/2023/06/16/asteroid-city-review

And here’s what Kim and I had to say about it on the Whatcha Watchin podcast https://trashwire.com/2023/06/16/whatcha-watchin-wes-anderson-asteroid-city

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Whatcha Watchin: Is The Flash Fun or Frankenstein's Monster?

Whatcha Watchin: Is The Flash Fun or Frankenstein's Monster?

Is The Flash a fun comic book movie or a Frankenstein fever dream? Alexis and Kim share their thoughts on the movie, the troubled production, the rubbery CGI, and more. This review contains spoilers. Listen to the audio version below or get it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast player.

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Whatcha Watchin: Wes Anderson's Candy-Colored Dream Movie

Alexis and Kim take a trip to Asteroid City and discuss Wes Anderson as an auteur, why a memorable visual style is so important, and how an enormous cast of powerhouse players can each stand out in an ensemble. This review contains light spoilers. Listen to the audio version below or get it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast player.

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'Asteroid City' Further Cements Wes Anderson's Auteur Status

(L to R) Jake Ryan as “Woodrow”, Jason Schwartzman as “Augie Steenbeck” and Tom Hanks as “Stanley Zak” in writer/director Wes Anderson’s ASTEROID CITY, a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Pop. 87 Productions/Focus Features Wes Anderson is one of the few remaining directors who can make a star-studded movie that feels like the vision of an individual filmmaker. His movies are all…

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The Multiverse Fever Dream of 'The Flash'

Ezra Miller stars as Barry Allen in The Flash If you’ve spent a lot of time on social media or follow entertainment news, you’ve heard about Ezra Miller’s criminal history and various controversies. On top of having a troubled star, The Flash is also a movie coming from a studio in transition where the fate of this current cinematic universe seems all but sealed. What I’m saying is, there’s a…

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