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Written by: Kevin Berge  Look at these two looking way too good together and apart at this age. (Image Courtesy of: thewrap.com) Quick Take: The Matrix Resurrections is unabashedly romantic in its reflection on the series and the characters within. A personalized letter from Lana Wachowski to the franchise that defined her, it will not work for everyone, but it is beautifully crafted for those willing to accept its vision.
Written by: Kevin Berge 2021 was another unique year in entertainment as the world tried to get back to normal before curbing a worldwide pandemic. It did mean there was a lot more entertainment in this year than last, delayed films finally came out. From Marvel taking back over the world to the continued rise of streaming platforms as an alternative to the big screen, 2021 has many great distractions despite this year following much the same patterns as last year. I expect that at least a few of the movies on this list will remain some of my absolute favorites to watch for years to come. I bundled in a few TV shows that are way better than they have any right to be. Some movies and TV shows I have yet to watch/finish: The Last Duel, Luca, West Side Story, A Quiet Place Part II, The Night House, The Witcher Season 2, WandaVision, Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Loki Season 1, Arcane Season 1, Mass, Coda, The Tragedy of Macbeth, Licorice Pizza, No Sudden Move, Titane.  The Witcher will dominate every year for a long time if Netflix has any say. (Image Courtesy of: denofgeek.com) 2021 Film Review: Spider-Man - No Way Home12/28/2021 Written by: Kevin Berge  Never give a high schooler access to the multiverse. It will go badly, especially with Peter Parker's track record. (Image Courtesy of: indianexpress.com) Quick Take: Spider-Man: No Way Home draws together three generations of Peter Parker Spider-Man stories into a heartbreaking tale of heroism and kindness. With constant excitement and reveals that take advantage of the growing scale of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this is the best live-action Spider-Man film.
Analyzed Film Review: Vampire's Kiss12/21/2021 Written by: Kevin Berge  Nicolas Cage has been in a many C-list film, but it's truly impressive how he always finds the worst roles and makes them his own. (Image Courtesy of: flixster.com) Quick Take: Vampire's Kiss is a singularly terrible movie that is trying to be so-bad-it's good. Nicolas Cage has never overacted with more reckless abandon that it almost makes up for terrible production and woeful writing that make this uncomfortable to watch.
2021 Film Review: Nightmare Alley12/19/2021 Written by: Kevin Berge  This is a valuable story about listening to the women in your life. (Image Courtesy of: theplaylist.net) Quick Take: Nightmare Alley feels pulled out of another time, much like most of Guillermo del Toro's work, and it carries that magic in every frame. With a subtly modernized take on a 1946 novel and an impressive cast, this film is delightfully its own with an inspired tragic climax.
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