True/False Film Festival 2017 Day 2
It’s hard to tie a day of True/False to one central theme. This year’s official festival theme is Out of the Ether because the lineup is dominated by films taking audiences out…
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True/False Film Festival 2017 Day 1
Unfortunately, my first day of True/False 2017 wasn’t as long as I’d have hoped. In past years, I was a student at the University of Missouri, and the only boundaries…
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True/False Film Festival 2017 Preview
If you’ve never had the pleasure of attending the annual True/False Film Festival in Columbia, Mo., I truly feel for you. Film festivals can assume an almost mythical air to…
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Split
Ever since Newsweek dubbed him “The Next Spielberg” in July 2002, M. Night Shyamalan has had a rough go in Hollywood. That’s not to say he’s hurting for monetary success:…
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Moana
Let’s make no mistake: Walt Disney studios isn’t hurting for recognition. Not only does it have arguably the most history of any Hollywood corporation, but it’s also now home to…
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Passengers
One of the dangers of writing about film is the ever-present danger of groupthink. We cinephiles love to consume movie culture which includes films themselves as well as criticism. In…
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
While it can’t be denied that fatigue exists in this new world of movie universes — Marvel, DC, Middle Earth, Star Wars, Star Trek, etc. — there’s also something to…
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Hacksaw Ridge
Sometimes it’s easy to wonder if Mel Gibson wants to find redemption in his work as a filmmaker. Gibson’s shortcomings are clearly documented: some will tell you he’s a drunk,…
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Doctor Strange
The success of superhero movies is starting to feel a bit tiring, to be quite honest. Yes, it’s hard to deny the simple joy of a well-done Marvel or DC…
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Life, Animated
Almost everyone has a history with Disney animated movies, especially those of us who profess to be film junkies. We weren’t taking the likes of Stanley Kubrick and Martin Scorcese…
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