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Cinematic Considerations

A film criticism column by Matt Ward

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  • A Wrinkle in Time: A blockbuster for the younger crowd
  • Sign of the times: Artistic fantasy drama The Shape of Water wins Best Picture Oscar
  • Phantom Thread: Daniel Day-Lewis heads into retirement with fashion drama
  • Black Panther: Toeing the line between comic book film, cinematic essay on society
  • The 15:17 to Paris: Capturing true heroism

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2016: A Cinematic Year In Review
General Thoughts, New Releases, Oscar Contenders

2016: A Cinematic Year In Review

It’s been a tough year. Just saying the word “2016” induces cringes from a vast majority of people, offering up … Continue reading 2016: A Cinematic Year In Review

Hell or High Water: The best movie of the year
New Releases, Oscar Contenders

Hell or High Water: The best movie of the year

​“Hell or High Water” is the best film you’ll see this year. This isn’t hyperbole or a statement made lightly, … Continue reading Hell or High Water: The best movie of the year

Star Trek Beyond: Boldly going where others have gone before
New Releases

Star Trek Beyond: Boldly going where others have gone before

​There might not be a more fun movie-going experience this summer than the sci-fi adventure film “Star Trek: Beyond,” which … Continue reading Star Trek Beyond: Boldly going where others have gone before

The Finest Hours: Riveting film on sea gets waterlogged on land
New Releases

The Finest Hours: Riveting film on sea gets waterlogged on land

Capturing true heroism – and not simply the superhero-ism of Marvel movies and the like – on film is a … Continue reading The Finest Hours: Riveting film on sea gets waterlogged on land

Into The Woods: Misunderstood film an above-average movie musical
New Releases, Oscar Contenders

Into The Woods: Misunderstood film an above-average movie musical

Many audiences have left the Disney-produced fairy tale film, “Into the Woods,” disappointed and with little right to be. Certainly, … Continue reading Into The Woods: Misunderstood film an above-average movie musical

Horrible Bosses 2: Comedic sequel underwhelms
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Horrible Bosses 2: Comedic sequel underwhelms

It’s easy to tell when a screenwriter is actually trying and when they’re filling in the blanks around a tired, … Continue reading Horrible Bosses 2: Comedic sequel underwhelms

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