“Skywalker” is the “Transformers” for our time
“Transformers 4” and “Skywalker” are the greatest films of our time, showing what we have become.
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The Great Lie at the Peak of “Everest”
Summary: Here Locke Peterseim reviews the new film “Everest”. As he does so well, he provides insights not just about the film, but also about the story it tells of business and personal adventurism in the 21st century. See the links at the end for the trailer of “Everest” and for stunning views of the …
Black Mass: a light film about an important story of US corruption
Summary: Here Locke Peterseim gives one of his typically excellent reviews. He looks at Black Mass, explaining not just the film but also how and why it gets brought to the screen. The film tells one of the most important stories of corrupt law enforcement in US history, showing how the system is fundamentally dysfunctional. …
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The one review for all this summer’s hottest blockbusters!
Summary: Today Locke Peterseim gives us something different than his usually insightful review of a summer blockbuster; he gives a macro-review of summer blockbusters as an art form. What does their triumph over what might be called “real” films (i.e., with plots, characters, etc) reveal about us? This is one of his best. Post your …
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Review of “Inside Out”: fun for kids & disturbing fun for adults
Summary: Today Locke Peterseim reviews Inside Out. Kids love its great story and fine graphics. Adults love it for more interesting and perhaps disturbing reasons. Read on to learn more. {2nd of 2 posts today.} “Where Were Sullen, Bitter, Grumpy, and Cynical in Inside Out?” By Locke Peterseim. From the film blog of Open Letters …
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