Tag: review
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Bright-Eyed, Feisty Old Lady Detectives: The Thursday Murder Club
So, I was really excited (and a little nervous) when I saw the upcoming release of The Thursday Murder Club. I adore the book, and let me tell you, the movie did not disappoint—unlike most film adaptations. The movie starts with an introduction to the Thursday Murder Club: a group of retirees (Elizabeth, Ron, and…
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It’s Never Over: It is SO Over
It’s Never Over, the Jeff Buckley documentary, is unfortunately a perfect example of how to make a film about a fascinating artist feel…not fascinating at all. For a story as layered and complex as Buckley’s, this documentary skimmed the surface like a flat stone across water. The first problem is straightforward: if you’re going to…
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Equus Asinus: Breathing in the Breeze
There is a certain magic to Men I Trust’s music—an unhurried grace in their ability to create entire worlds out of whispered melodies and feather-light grooves. With Equus Asinus, the Montreal trio once again proves that subtlety is their greatest strength. Drifting effortlessly between indie, soft rock, and jazz influences, the album is a dreamscape…