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“Arrival” — A Movie Review by Liz Warner

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“Arrival” has largely received very good reviews and was nominated for, or received, awards, but I will be a maverick here. Although I’m a fan of the genre, I didn’t care for this sci-fi flick for the reasons I enumerate below.

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“Dunkirk” — A Movie Review by Liz Warner August 6, 2017

“Dunkirk,” written, directed, and co-produced by Christopher Nolan (with Emma Thomas), is the best theatrical release in a long time, premiering on July 13, 2017 in the UK and USA. It has been amply rewarded with an impressive take at the box office and deserves the critical acclaim it has received. As so many films … Continue reading "“Dunkirk” — A Mo […]

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Lords of the Awards: Who’s Up for Emmys in 2017? July 17, 2017

It’s that time of year when the Television Academy picks the best from their best of the best on the small screen. No predictions from me; I’m known to not get a true or false question right until the third try, so I’m sure I wouldn’t know. Interesting is just how many nominations went … Continue reading "Lords of the Awards: Who’s Up for Emmys in 201 […]

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“Better Call Saul” — Season 3: A Television Review By Liz Warner June 25, 2017

I’ve previously previewed and reviewed the early episodes of Better Call Saul’s Season Three here and here. The season wrapped Monday night, and lived up to my lofty expectations, but beware: spoilers lay ahead if you have yet to view the dark finale, “Lantern.” Jimmy [Bob Odenkirk] and Chuck McGill [Michael McKean] are the … Continue reading "“Better […]

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“The Circle” — A Movie Review by Liz Warner May 5, 2017

Techno-thriller “The Circle” gets the techno part down well. It’s the thriller part it lacks. That said, I’m a big fan of the sub-genre and enjoyed this film more than its iffy reviews and disappointing opening weekend box office might suggest. RECOMMENDED: WITH CAVEAT Like almost everything coming out of Hollywood these days, “The Circle” … Continue reading […]

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Better Call Saul — A Review by Liz Warner (Season 3, Episodes 1-3 Spoilers) April 26, 2017

Better Call Saul’s premiere for season three is now history. The cold open featured Jimmy [Bob Odenkirk] as Gene at the Omaha Cinnabon taking a lunch break. When cops try to chase down a shoplifter, he points to the youth, but after police make the arrest, Gene yells out, “Get a lawyer!” Gene returns … Continue reading "Better Call Saul — A Review by […]

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It’s Back … Better Call Saul. Scenes from the Los Pollos Hermanos Promotion in NYC. April 23, 2017

Better Call Saul, created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, and starring Bob Odenkirk (shown in the promotional poster above), Michael McKean, Jonathan Banks, and Rhea Seehorn, makes its Season 3 premier on AMC on April 10, 2017. As part of the Season 3 promotion for Better Call Saul, AMC opened pop-up Los Pollos Hermanos … Continue reading "It’s Back […]

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“Mr. Robot” – A Television Review by Liz Warner April 5, 2017

“What’s Mr. Robot?” I wondered aloud. “It’s a TV show about hackers,” was the response. That’s all I needed. A hacker I’m not, but in my world as a writer, hackers can fill the role of hero or villain very nicely. They can save the world or horrify us all as much in a good … Continue reading "“Mr. Robot” – A Television Review by Liz Warner" […]

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“Arrival” — A Movie Review by Liz Warner December 14, 2016

“Arrival” — A Movie Review by Liz Warner “Arrival” has largely received very good reviews and was nominated for, or received, awards, but I will be a maverick here. Although I’m a fan of the genre, I didn’t care for this sci-fi flick for the reasons I enumerate below. NOT RECOMMENDED The genesis of … Continue reading "“Arrival” — A Movie Review by Li […]

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“Allied” A Movie Review by Liz Warner December 4, 2016

It’s impossible to not compare “Allied” with the award-winning 1943 classic, “Casablanca.” That’s because “Allied” is set in 1942 French Morocco during the African campaign of World War II. The comparison is unfortunate, though, because “Allied” can’t possibly live up to such lofty expectations. Still, it’s a worthwhile film, ably directed by Robert Zemeck […]

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“Inferno” A Movie Review by Liz Warner November 13, 2016

“Inferno” A Movie Review by Liz Warner RECOMMEND There hasn’t been a lot of love from reviewers (or the box office) for “Inferno,” but I’m not going to be as rough on this flick. I liked it, with reservations. It helps to know from the outset the film gains its trite title from Dante’s … Continue reading "“Inferno” A Movie Review by Liz Warner" […]

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