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SIFF 2019: "In Fabric" Review
SIFF 2019: "In Fabric" Review

“…ultimately, “silly” is still the best way I could describe the overall experience after leaving In Fabric…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJune 6, 2019In Fabric, movie review, peter strickland, 7 out of 12, siff 2019Comment
With "John Wick 3: Parabellum", Too Much Of A Good Thing Is Still Too Much
With "John Wick 3: Parabellum", Too Much Of A Good Thing Is Still Too Much

“…One thing’s clear: the simplicity of John Wick’s original premise is long gone, and the world Wick inhabits now seems to have grown faster than a comprehensive story could keep up with…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJune 5, 2019john wick 3, john wick, movie review, 6 out of 12, keanu reevesComment
"Detective Pikachu" Solves Mysteries, But Don't Expect It To Be Satisfying
"Detective Pikachu" Solves Mysteries, But Don't Expect It To Be Satisfying

“…while the Pokemon look fantastic and organic in each scene, it’s the actors that feel out of place; the result of an unfortunate combination of lazy writing and sub-par acting…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJune 3, 2019Detective Pikachu, Movie Review, justice smith, pokemon, ryan reynoldsComment
"Rocketman" Blasts Off, But Never Quite Reaches The Stratosphere
"Rocketman" Blasts Off, But Never Quite Reaches The Stratosphere

“…The problem I had with this musical biopic, however, was the music. For me, some of the most powerful moments are utilized for very passive purposes…”

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Thomas Stoneham-JudgeJune 3, 2019rocketman, Movie Review, elton john, taron egerton, 9 out of 12Comment
SIFF 2019: "Blinded By The Light" Review + Q&A Session w/ Viviek Kalra
SIFF 2019: "Blinded By The Light" Review + Q&A Session w/ Viviek Kalra

“…the cross-cultural component of Blinded By The Light adds a special dynamic to the narrative that’s worthy of discussion even today…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJune 1, 2019blinded by the light, movie review, bruce springsteen, Viviek Kalra, 10 out of 12, Featured Film At SIFF, siff 2019 Comment
SIFF 2019: "Wild Rose" Thrives On Being Both Incredibly Frustrating And Wildly Captivating
SIFF 2019: "Wild Rose" Thrives On Being Both Incredibly Frustrating And Wildly Captivating

“…while the narrative may drag, there are periodic moments of brilliance along the way every time Rose…begins to sing. It’s beautiful, majestic, and remarkably authentic…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeMay 27, 2019Wild Rose, 11 out of 12, movie review, siff 2019, Jessie BuckleyComment
"Brightburn" Is A Superman Letdown Served On A Super Gory Platter
"Brightburn" Is A Superman Letdown Served On A Super Gory Platter

“Brandon Beyers, preteen superhuman in Brightburn, however is never given an understandable reason for turning evil…that missing component rendered the proceeding gorefest meaningless.”

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Thomas Stoneham-JudgeMay 27, 2019Brightburn, Movie Review, Chronicle, Superman, 5 out of 12Comment
"Pokemon: Detective Pikachu" Movie Review
"Pokemon: Detective Pikachu" Movie Review

Pokemon Detective Pikachu is enjoyable, entertaining, and humorous even with it’s many faults. We should all strive to evolve and become better versions of ourselves - if only the film had actually had succeeded in hammering that home. Then, maybe, it could’ve been the very best.











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MoviesTimothy NagleMay 12, 2019Pikachu, kathryn newton, Detective Pikachu, Pokemon, ryan reynolds, Justice SmithComment
"Tolkien" Movie Review
"Tolkien" Movie Review

“…while I greatly admired the relationships built within Tolkien, the story they’re subjected to is disappointingly trite…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeMay 10, 2019tolkien, movie review, lord of the rings, 6 out of 12Comment
TrueIndie Tuesday: "Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero" Movie Review
TrueIndie Tuesday: "Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero" Movie Review

Sgt. Stubby seems to stick closer to its historical events more than one might expect from an animated film, grounding the premise with a sense of plausibility and allowing the adults in the room to enjoy the film just as much as their children.

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MoviesTimothy NagleMay 7, 2019World War I, Sgt. Stubby, Sherlock Gnomes, The Miracle Season, I Can Only Imagine, movie review, trueindie tuesdayComment
"Softness of Bodies" Movie Review
"Softness of Bodies" Movie Review

“…Besides her monotonous style of poetry reading, Charlie’s interactions with people help keep Softness of Bodies intriguing…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeMay 2, 2019softness of bodies, movie reviewComment
TrueIndie Tuesday: "These Days"
TrueIndie Tuesday: "These Days"

“…Through the thoughts, feelings, experiences, and mindsets of various young people, the short film These Days gives a more representative voice to the worldviews of the youth….”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeApril 30, 2019short film spotlight, These Days, short film reviewComment
"The Public" Movie Review
"The Public" Movie Review

“…It’s premise works too hard to demonstrate how exceedingly good the good guys can be and how extremely bad the bad guys can be, which often distracts from an impressionable message…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeApril 29, 2019the public, movie review, homelessnessComment
"Avengers: Endgame" Movie Review
"Avengers: Endgame" Movie Review

“…There’s still plenty of fun to be had in mesmerizing Endgame action sequences though. In fact, Endgame offers some of the most cheer-worthy moments of the entire MCU…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeApril 26, 2019infinity war, marvel, avenegers, endgame, mcu, IMAX recommended, 11 out of 12Comment
TrueIndie Tuesday: "Love Is Dead!"
TrueIndie Tuesday: "Love Is Dead!"

“The production’s aesthetic feels authentic.”

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Thomas Stoneham-JudgeApril 23, 2019love is dead, trueindie tuesdayComment
Short Film Spotlight: "Fevah"
Short Film Spotlight: "Fevah"

“But what makes Fevah so alluring for me is the element of mystery incorporated into the narrative.”

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Thomas Stoneham-JudgeApril 20, 2019randall dottin, melissa jackson, laroyce hawkins, fevah, russell hornsby, short film reviewComment
"Shazam!" Movie Review
"Shazam!" Movie Review

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Timothy NagleApril 14, 2019Comment
TrueIndie Tuesday Movie Review: "Struck"
TrueIndie Tuesday Movie Review: "Struck"

“…Much of my praise for the film goes to the cast, whose organic chemistry with each other is what sells each scene for me…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeApril 9, 2019Struck, trueindie tuesday, movie reviewComment
"Pet Sematary" Movie Review
"Pet Sematary" Movie Review

“…the film’s pacing offers less life to its entertainment value than the sour ground offers to its resurrected subjects…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeApril 8, 2019pet sematary 2019, stephen king, movie review, 4 out of 12Comment
TrueIndie Tuesday Movie Review: "Ekaj"
TrueIndie Tuesday Movie Review: "Ekaj"

"...It’s the chemistry between these two characters, Badd Idea playing Mecca and Jake Mestre leading as Ekaj, that helps make the film feel real..."

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeApril 2, 2019ekaj, trueindie tuesdayComment
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