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    New from Robert Daniels on 812 Film Reviews: ‘Aquaman:’ Warner Bros has Righted the Ship

    Rating: 3/4 Two years ago if you’d told me that there’d be two well-produced DC films from Warner Bros., I would have asked if you worked for…… Read more “New from Robert Daniels on 812 Film Reviews: ‘Aquaman:’ Warner Bros has Righted the Ship”

    December 11, 2018 by CIC

    New from Robert Daniels on 812 Film Reviews: ‘Vox Lux:’ Portman Shines Even as the Film Lacks Insightful Hooks

    Rating: 2/4 The new religion of the 21st century? Director Brady Corbet, in his film Vox Lux, would have one believe “the celebrity.” Corbet’s journey to demonstrate such,…… Read more “New from Robert Daniels on 812 Film Reviews: ‘Vox Lux:’ Portman Shines Even as the Film Lacks Insightful Hooks”

    December 6, 2018 by CIC

    New from Robert Daniels on 812 Film Reviews: ‘Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle-‘ Never Finds its Balance

    Rating: 2/4 “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.” Ian Malcom’s words have never rung so true…… Read more “New from Robert Daniels on 812 Film Reviews: ‘Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle-‘ Never Finds its Balance”

    December 6, 2018 by CIC

    New from Robert Daniels on 812 Film Reviews: ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’

    Rating: 3.5/4 Yes, another Spider-Man film. Yes, another Marvel movie. The comic book franchise bonanza continues….and may never end. If you’re like me, burned out by capes,…… Read more “New from Robert Daniels on 812 Film Reviews: ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’”

    December 4, 2018 by CIC

    New from Robert Daniels on 812 Film Reviews: Why Feed the Birds is the Best Disney Song Ever

    “That’s what it’s all about,” Walt Disney would say when the Sherman Brothers played him “Feed the Birds.” Yes, the song is indeed “what it’s all about,”…… Read more “New from Robert Daniels on 812 Film Reviews: Why Feed the Birds is the Best Disney Song Ever”

    November 29, 2018 by CIC

    New from Robert Daniels on 812 Film Reviews: ‘Shoplifters:’ A Family Drama That’ll Steal Your Heart

    Rating: 3.5/4 Winner of the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, an engrossing, complex, and surprising family drama, Shoplifters is more than its title reveals. The…… Read more “New from Robert Daniels on 812 Film Reviews: ‘Shoplifters:’ A Family Drama That’ll Steal Your Heart”

    November 24, 2018 by CIC

    New from Robert Daniels on 812 Film Reviews: ‘The Favourite:’ Lanthimosian Cinema is Real and Good

    Rating: 3.5/4 Set during the very short reign of Queen Anne, director Yorgos Lanthimos‘ The Favourite is his most accessible work to date. Lanthimos’ previously sardonic films have included…… Read more “New from Robert Daniels on 812 Film Reviews: ‘The Favourite:’ Lanthimosian Cinema is Real and Good”

    November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 by CIC

    New from Robert Daniels on 812 Film Reviews: ‘At Eternity’s Gate:’ Dafoe Delivers a Career Highlight

    Rating: 3/4 Never take a Julian Schnable film for granted. His first feature in 8 years (Miral, 2010), At Eternity’s Gate marks his long anticipated return, examining…… Read more “New from Robert Daniels on 812 Film Reviews: ‘At Eternity’s Gate:’ Dafoe Delivers a Career Highlight”

    November 22, 2018 by CIC

    New from Robert Daniels on 812 Film Reviews: ‘Robin Hood:’ A Mess of A Too Familiar Story

    Rating: 0/4 Yep. You’re seeing that correctly. Robin Hood is the first zero rating in this website’s history. From the first shot of the veiled Marian (Eve…… Read more “New from Robert Daniels on 812 Film Reviews: ‘Robin Hood:’ A Mess of A Too Familiar Story”

    November 20, 2018 by CIC

    New from Robert Daniels on 812 Film Reviews: ‘Creed II:’ More Rocky Than Creed, but Still Enjoyable

    Rating: 3/4 The second installment in the rebooted Rocky franchise, Creed II sees the return of Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan as Rocky Balboa and Adonis Creed, respectfully. Director…… Read more “New from Robert Daniels on 812 Film Reviews: ‘Creed II:’ More Rocky Than Creed, but Still Enjoyable”

    November 20, 2018 by CIC

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