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Ghostbusters: Afterlife’s Failed Magic Trick

by Tim Basaraba on May 22nd, 2022 | No Comments »

Tim Basaraba – The formula looked strong: have the son of the original Ghostbusters director make a film set almost 40 years after the events in the first film but, this time, set it in rural Oklahoma and have a set of teenagers be our conduit to the supernatural. Then all you have to do is cast well known comedic actor Paul Rudd for some star power and voile!, a hit film that tackles the new while honoring the original with tasteful nostalgia. Magic, right? Unfortunately not.

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Licorice Pizza: A Meaty “Yay” For The Latest From PTA

by Tim Basaraba on May 14th, 2022 | No Comments »

Tim Basaraba – I have gone on ad nauseam about the three consecutive characters A, 2 and 4. For me, this combination of a letter and two numbers means an automatic ticket purchase via the AMC A list app – no research needed and no questions asked. Another three characters that elicit the same response are P, T and A.

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C’Mon C’Mon: The Best Film of 2021

by Tim Basaraba on May 8th, 2022 | No Comments »

Tim Basaraba – As Arthur Fleck in Joker, Joaquin Phoenix gave depth to one of the most relatable and well-understood villains in cinema history. How do you follow that up? By starring as Johnny in Mike Mill’s understated 2021 classic C’Mon C’Mon.

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SIFF 2022 Saved Our Souls

by Nada Staff on April 29th, 2022 | No Comments »

Peter Cameron – If I was a GIF, there’d be the word “SIFF” flashing while a wild man dances a jig. “SIFF! SIFF! SIFF! Thank God for SIFF!” The festival’s enthusiasm for film filled me with joy. The passion was infectious. And I’m so God damn glad I went.

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SIFF 2022: Am I Experienced?

by Tim Basaraba on April 29th, 2022 | No Comments »

Tim Basaraba – Am I experienced? After writing just under 100 film reviews since late 2019, I would say “yes.” I’m experienced with the process of viewing a film in a theater, hopefully without any knowledge about it ahead of time – what I call “Optimum Immersion.”