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Knox Goes Away

John Stark

In the tradition of all the other times someone went somewhere, like “Ernest Goes To Camp”, “Madea Goes To Jail”, and “Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle”, Michael Keaton plays Knox, who is going… away. Oh god. This movie is nothing like any of those other films. It’s another dementia thriller. Didn’t I just review one of these literally yesterday? And, as to not break the trend, MAX has chosen not to provide audio description for this title as well. It’s that true alliance between Disney and WBD beneath the surface that explains how they are combining into some … Continue reading Knox Goes Away

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Dog Day Afternoon

John Stark

My readers are learning a lot more about which classics have eluded me all these years as I continue to fill the pre-Oscar nominee period with Oscar nominees I had never seen. Of course, this is a biggie. It’s usually on lists of the best films ever made, and I’m positive is on an AFI list of some kind. Sidney Lumet, making his second appearance in this timeframe, directs Al Pacino in an electric performance about a bank robbery gone wrong. Of course, they didn’t count on being up against One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. But, with multiple Oscar … Continue reading Dog Day Afternoon

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The Godfather part III

John Stark

Where I Watched It: Paramount Plus English Audio Description Available?: Yes Once again, I find myself sitting here in 2022 catching up on a classic film, and searching for something substantial to offer that hasn’t already been offered by thousands who have come before me. Movie critics used to have to have a newspaper or magazine, but with the advent of the internet, we are everywhere. Full on critical pandemic. it would perhaps be something new if I felt that the third installment of this Godfather franchise was the best, since most believe it’s the worst. It is. But worst … Continue reading The Godfather part III

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The Godfather part II

John Stark

Starring: Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, John Cazole, Talia Shire, Lee Strasberg, and Bruno Kirby. Directed By: Francis Ford Coppola Where i Watched It: Paramount Plus English Audio Description Available?: Yes Narrated By: Inger Tudor My great shame is behind me, and now I have to live a new great shame. The fact that I had only ever seen the first film in The Godfather trilogy, despite the acclaim and classic status that Part 2 reached, is probably something I’ve been aware of dodging my whole life. And I don’t really know why. i don’t know why … Continue reading The Godfather part II

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The Godfather Remastered

John Stark

Starring: Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, james Caan, Diane Keaton, and Robert Duvall. Directed By: Francis Ford Coppola Where I watched it: Paramount Plus English Audio description Available?: Yes Look, this is The Godfather. i don’t think anyone was on the fence about watching The Godfather, and was sitting at home and said “Let’s see what John Stark had to say about this over on his site. Maybe then I’ll watch this film that’s been around for 50 years.” That’s the whole thing, it’s been fifty years. The Godfather is having a mid life crisis, and is now a member of … Continue reading The Godfather Remastered

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House Of Gucci

John Stark

Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jared Leto, Salma Hayek, Jeremy Irons, and Jack Huston. Directed By: Ridley Scott Where I Watched It: Apple VOD English Audio Description Available?: Yes The Plot: Love at first sight. When a man (Driver) meets a woman (Gaga) and falls in love with her, you would think that this story would be simple. Except the man is part of the Gucci family, and their fashion house is legend. Over the course of their relationship, decadence and betrayal break the relationship, eventually leading to murder. It’s based on a true story, so that’s not … Continue reading House Of Gucci

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TV Critics Choice Awards

John Stark

The Critics Choice awards have announced their nominees for this past season. I’m pretty happy across the board with these: Best Comedy Series: The Big Bang Theory, Louie, The Middle, New Girl, Parks and Recreation, Veep Best Actor In A Comedy: Don Cheadle (House of Lies), Louie CK (Louie), Jake Johnson (New Girl), Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory), Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation), Jeremy Sisto (Suburgatory) Best Actress In A Comedy: Laura Dern (Enlightened), Zooey Deschanel (New Girl), Lena Dunham (Girls), Sutton Foster (Bunheads), Julia Louise Dreyfuss (Veep), Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) Best Supporting Actor In a Comedy: … Continue reading TV Critics Choice Awards

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Stand Up Guys

John Stark

STAND UP GUYS Cast: Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, Alan Arkin, Vanessa Ferlito, Julianna Margulies, Judy Punch, Courtney Galiano Written By: Noah Haidle Directed By: Fisher Stevens You likely missed this movie. That would be a mistake. Really, almost any time you have the opportunity to catch a film starring Pacino, Walken, and Arkin, you should catch it. Yes, this film has a few problems, but Pacino and Walken specifically make the most out of it.  The plot of the film centers around Val (Pacino), a man recently released from prison after 28 years, spends his first day out with his … Continue reading Stand Up Guys