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Loved this movie. So many layers. The kind you can watch twice and get even more out of it.......
Dolemite
1975
5/10
This the classic blaxploitation flick that is a must see. I watched it last night on tubi. It definitely has to be in the top 10 blaxploitation flicks from the era.
The film is a comedy, action flick. It’s full of bad acting, bad editing, poor continuity and fight sequences along with everything else that can make a film lousy.
But for some reason it all comes together and works for this film which makes it a classic piece of art.
It’s full of Rudy Ray talking shit which is what he is famous for. It’s full of classic quotes from him.
Eddie Murphy recently did a film on Netflix “My Name Is Dolemite” showing all the craziness Rudy Ray Moore had to do in trying to get the film made and distributed.
This is definitely a must see cult classic film if you have not seen it.
Synopsis
After he is released from jail after being wrongfully convicted, a pimp takes on the criminals and corrupt police officers who framed him with the help of some female karate experts and other warriors.
1975
5/10
This the classic blaxploitation flick that is a must see. I watched it last night on tubi. It definitely has to be in the top 10 blaxploitation flicks from the era.
The film is a comedy, action flick. It’s full of bad acting, bad editing, poor continuity and fight sequences along with everything else that can make a film lousy.
But for some reason it all comes together and works for this film which makes it a classic piece of art.
It’s full of Rudy Ray talking shit which is what he is famous for. It’s full of classic quotes from him.
Eddie Murphy recently did a film on Netflix “My Name Is Dolemite” showing all the craziness Rudy Ray Moore had to do in trying to get the film made and distributed.
This is definitely a must see cult classic film if you have not seen it.
Synopsis
After he is released from jail after being wrongfully convicted, a pimp takes on the criminals and corrupt police officers who framed him with the help of some female karate experts and other warriors.
Angel
1983
4.5/10
I watched this one last night before going to bed on tubi.
This is the film that basically kicked in the White teen runaway/streetwalker craze of the 1980s.
It was a sleeper hit that managed to stay in theaters for an extended period of time. It became a cult classic and kicked in 3 sequels. I first watched this film and two of the sequels on VHS while I was in the ARMY in the early 90s.
The film plays out like a ABC Afterschool Special with how it looks and is filmed, except there is graphic violence, language and nudity. The main character is barely shown actually street walking. The film mainly deals with how her activities on the street affect her personally.
For the Pervs, there is two scenes depicting White “Teenage” cheerleaders girls in the high school locker room. They are fully nude and you see hairy, bushy pussies.
For the Thirsty, the lead actress looks like the chick playing the new “Black Widow” in the MCU, actress Florence Pugh.
For the Gay Agenda trackers, there is a Tranny prostitute played by a well known WM actor from the era. There is a fight scene in the flick that actually plays out well with the Tranny hooker which is a high light of the film.
The film does a good job showing what Hollywood Blvd was like back in the 1980s.
If you do watch it, don’t go expecting nothing. I doubt I will watch the 3 sequel's anytime soon. They too are on tubi.
Synopsis
An honour student turns to prostitution so that she can pay the tuition at an exclusive California high school.
1983
4.5/10
I watched this one last night before going to bed on tubi.
This is the film that basically kicked in the White teen runaway/streetwalker craze of the 1980s.
It was a sleeper hit that managed to stay in theaters for an extended period of time. It became a cult classic and kicked in 3 sequels. I first watched this film and two of the sequels on VHS while I was in the ARMY in the early 90s.
The film plays out like a ABC Afterschool Special with how it looks and is filmed, except there is graphic violence, language and nudity. The main character is barely shown actually street walking. The film mainly deals with how her activities on the street affect her personally.
For the Pervs, there is two scenes depicting White “Teenage” cheerleaders girls in the high school locker room. They are fully nude and you see hairy, bushy pussies.
For the Thirsty, the lead actress looks like the chick playing the new “Black Widow” in the MCU, actress Florence Pugh.
For the Gay Agenda trackers, there is a Tranny prostitute played by a well known WM actor from the era. There is a fight scene in the flick that actually plays out well with the Tranny hooker which is a high light of the film.
The film does a good job showing what Hollywood Blvd was like back in the 1980s.
If you do watch it, don’t go expecting nothing. I doubt I will watch the 3 sequel's anytime soon. They too are on tubi.
Synopsis
An honour student turns to prostitution so that she can pay the tuition at an exclusive California high school.
One of the Bald Move podcast cohosts said that this movie from the True Detective director is quite good ... I look forward to checking it out at some point in the next month or two.
Issa Laura López Lozano is a Mexican producer, writer and film director. Eleven Spanish language features have been produced from her scripts, four of them directed by herself. She has won several literary awards, including the National Novel Award granted by Mexico's Institute of Fine Arts and Literature in 2007.[1]
In 2017, Tigers Are Not Afraid (Vuelven in Spanish) premiered at Fantastic Fest, in Austin, Texas. Written and directed by López, the film received the Best Horror Director Award, and went on to collect fifty-one awards in film festivals around the world, three Diosas de Plata, including Best Picture and Best Director, and received ten Ariel Awards nominations, of which it won two. The film earned multiple positive reviews by major trades and critics, and a rating of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. Currently, López is developing projects with Guillermo del Toro, Noah Hawley and Jason Blum. She directed and co-wrote all episodes of the fourth installment of HBO's TV series True Detective, which will air in January 2024, as True Detective: Night Country.
This was very good!
Tales from the Crypt
1972
6.5/10
While sitting at a dock here in Industry, CA waiting to get loaded (mofos get paid by the hour, not by load so they will take their sweet time) I decided to check this out.
The last time I saw this classic horror thriller was probably back in the late 70s during a Halloween fest on network TV.
It’s a classic 70s era Gothic horror flick with the classic Bach musical number on organs.
It’s an anthology film with 5 stories that average around 15+ minutes each. The film is based on the classic pulp comics from the 50s/60s.
For the Thirsty, Joan Collins is in her prime in this film. She looks exactly like Australian porn Star Angela White. Hollywood dropped the ball on not casting her in more projects in the 60s/70s.
If you are a fan of classic 70s horror, this is a must see. tubi has a clean remastered copy.
Synopsis
When people in a tourist group get lost within ancient catacombs, they meet the sinister Crypt Keeper (Ralph Richardson), who tells them each their fate. The creepy figure's macabre stories involve Joanne Clayton (Joan Collins), a wife dabbling in murder, and Grymsdyke (Peter Cushing), a retired sanitation worker targeted by his suspicious neighbors. Among the other characters is adulterer Carl Maitland (Ian Hendry), who may face a fitting demise if the Crypt Keeper's yarns come true.
1972
6.5/10
While sitting at a dock here in Industry, CA waiting to get loaded (mofos get paid by the hour, not by load so they will take their sweet time) I decided to check this out.
The last time I saw this classic horror thriller was probably back in the late 70s during a Halloween fest on network TV.
It’s a classic 70s era Gothic horror flick with the classic Bach musical number on organs.
It’s an anthology film with 5 stories that average around 15+ minutes each. The film is based on the classic pulp comics from the 50s/60s.
For the Thirsty, Joan Collins is in her prime in this film. She looks exactly like Australian porn Star Angela White. Hollywood dropped the ball on not casting her in more projects in the 60s/70s.
If you are a fan of classic 70s horror, this is a must see. tubi has a clean remastered copy.
Synopsis
When people in a tourist group get lost within ancient catacombs, they meet the sinister Crypt Keeper (Ralph Richardson), who tells them each their fate. The creepy figure's macabre stories involve Joanne Clayton (Joan Collins), a wife dabbling in murder, and Grymsdyke (Peter Cushing), a retired sanitation worker targeted by his suspicious neighbors. Among the other characters is adulterer Carl Maitland (Ian Hendry), who may face a fitting demise if the Crypt Keeper's yarns come true.
Damn. Wish her a full recovery. Just watched her in the movie Joy Ride in recent months ...
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Ashley Park Reveals She Was Hospitalized After 'Tonsillitis Spiraled Into Critical Septic Shock': 'I’m Healing'
The ‘Emily in Paris’ star said she is healing but “still in the throes of recovery” after her tonsillitis “spiraled into critical septic shock”
‘Emily in Paris’ Star ‘Processing’ Terrifying Health Scare
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‘Emily in Paris’ Star Ashley Park in Recovery After Hospitalization From Critical Septic Shock
Park revealed details about her health scare on social media: "I’m safely on the other side of the worst."
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This Three-Hour Drama Is the Year’s First Masterpiece
The quietly exquisite “Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell” is a must-see film for anyone interested in more than just the industry’s standard blockbuster fare.
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Ayo Edebiri Is Hollywood’s Best New Star. Thank God.
After winning every major Hollywood award and being incredibly charming on the red carpet, Edebiri is ushering in a new generation of A-lister.
The 94-Year-Old Grandma Out for Revenge Against Her Scammers
In “Thelma,” which just premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, Oscar nominee June Squibb gets her very own action comedy. It’s about time there was a nonagenarian Tom Cruise.
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The ‘Skywalkers’ Who Fell in Love While Risking Death ‘Rooftopping’
Get ready for “Skywalkers: A Love Story” to be one of the biggest hits of this year’s Sundance Film Festival—for your heart to race and palms to sweat while watching it.
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Big Game
2014
5/10
I just watched this one tonight on tubi.
The film is from Finland so it’s why you may never have heard of it. It has a number of well known American actors in it.
The film is basically a modern day version of 80s/90s action adventure thrillers like “Die Hard” and Steven Seagal films.
The VFX/SFX are done well. Like 80s/90s films, you can’t take it seriously with the action sequences because they aren’t believable.
It’s an entertaining family film to watch. The film is from Finland and subtitles are used when Finnish people speak their native language.
The film was left off for a possible sequel.
Synopsis
The U.S. president (Samuel L. Jackson) must rely on a 13-year-old boy (Onni Tommila) to get him out alive after Air Force One is shot down over Finland as part of a psychopath's plot to hunt and kill the POTUS.
2014
5/10
I just watched this one tonight on tubi.
The film is from Finland so it’s why you may never have heard of it. It has a number of well known American actors in it.
The film is basically a modern day version of 80s/90s action adventure thrillers like “Die Hard” and Steven Seagal films.
The VFX/SFX are done well. Like 80s/90s films, you can’t take it seriously with the action sequences because they aren’t believable.
It’s an entertaining family film to watch. The film is from Finland and subtitles are used when Finnish people speak their native language.
The film was left off for a possible sequel.
Synopsis
The U.S. president (Samuel L. Jackson) must rely on a 13-year-old boy (Onni Tommila) to get him out alive after Air Force One is shot down over Finland as part of a psychopath's plot to hunt and kill the POTUS.
Kaley Cuoco, David Oyelowo on how 'B.O., nausea, and tuna sandwiches' made 'Role Play'
Kaley Cuoco and David Oyelowo tell EW how they made gender-swapped spy movie 'Role Play' ... with 'B.O., nausea, and tuna sandwiches.'
This movie had no business being as entertaining as it was.
I know this is a common set up
But at this point I think it's more it's own "genre" and I enjoyed it for what it was.
Kaley and David had a very odd chemistry that worked well. But no sex scenes at all.
It was a good looking movie and well acted and kept a nice pace.
I would actually watch a sequel.
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I can't remember da last good movie that I seen.
Do you have any fave genres of movies?
Or do you prefer TV series on the whole? More character development, shows to choose from, etc.
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The Next Three Days
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Angel
1983
4.5/10
I watched this one last night before going to bed on tubi.
This is the film that basically kicked in the White teen runaway/streetwalker craze of the 1980s.
It was a sleeper hit that managed to stay in theaters for an extended period of time. It became a cult classic and kicked in 3 sequels. I first watched this film and two of the sequels on VHS while I was in the ARMY in the early 90s.
The film plays out like a ABC Afterschool Special with how it looks and is filmed, except there is graphic violence, language and nudity. The main character is barely shown actually street walking. The film mainly deals with how her activities on the street affect her personally.
For the Pervs, there is two scenes depicting White “Teenage” cheerleaders girls in the high school locker room. They are fully nude and you see hairy, bushy pussies.
For the Thirsty, the lead actress looks like the chick playing the new “Black Widow” in the MCU, actress Florence Pugh.
For the Gay Agenda trackers, there is a Tranny prostitute played by a well known WM actor from the era. There is a fight scene in the flick that actually plays out well with the Tranny hooker which is a high light of the film.
The film does a good job showing what Hollywood Blvd was like back in the 1980s.
If you do watch it, don’t go expecting nothing. I doubt I will watch the 3 sequel's anytime soon. They too are on tubi.
Synopsis
An honour student turns to prostitution so that she can pay the tuition at an exclusive California high school.
VHS>>>>
If the Richard Simmons bio pic goes as planned... Paulie Shore is as good as any
American Fiction
Loved it
Not sure if it's for everybody, because I was often laughing and others weren't.
One dude brought his busted snow bunny to this movie
Homeboy left randomly for about 15 minutes, so I was wondering if he was feeling uncomfortable. It's a scene or two about interracial relationships.
It's a satire and had some good writing, but it randomly get dark.
It's the best I've seen Issa in a movie, and Jeffrey Wright killed it in a comedic role. Sterling K Brown is really underrated as an actor.
Loved it
Not sure if it's for everybody, because I was often laughing and others weren't.
One dude brought his busted snow bunny to this movie
Homeboy left randomly for about 15 minutes, so I was wondering if he was feeling uncomfortable. It's a scene or two about interracial relationships.It's a satire and had some good writing, but it randomly get dark.
It's the best I've seen Issa in a movie, and Jeffrey Wright killed it in a comedic role. Sterling K Brown is really underrated as an actor.
The Crazies
1973
6/10
I watched this last night. This is the original film the 2011 remake was based on.
The film immediately goes into SHTF mode within 5 minutes from the start. It’s explained later on why.
The film barely touches on those infected by the virus. The film is mainly focused on the ineptness and lack of concern the US Government has on the situation. The film does a good job moving fast pace showing the sense of urgency amongst the military and scientists on the scene along with the lack of support they receive from the US Government.
This is a film directed by George Romero who is brilliant on pointing out social/political issues in a subtle way. Racism is shown in a subtle way around the Black Colonel put in charge of the operation.
You also get to see the panic set in by the civilian populace and their reaction to the situation being they are not being informed on what is going on. What this film shows is pretty much the reaction a segment of American’s had reacted to the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020. There is a good chance that when this film debuted, audiences chuckled and thought “This Will Never Happen In This Country”.
This is also a good film to watch if you are a conspiracy theorist.
Synopsis
A military plane crashes near a small town, infecting the water supply with a deadly virus that causes insanity then death. The army moves in to control the situation, only for the civilians to treat them as invaders and then infect them as well.
1973
6/10
I watched this last night. This is the original film the 2011 remake was based on.
The film immediately goes into SHTF mode within 5 minutes from the start. It’s explained later on why.
The film barely touches on those infected by the virus. The film is mainly focused on the ineptness and lack of concern the US Government has on the situation. The film does a good job moving fast pace showing the sense of urgency amongst the military and scientists on the scene along with the lack of support they receive from the US Government.
This is a film directed by George Romero who is brilliant on pointing out social/political issues in a subtle way. Racism is shown in a subtle way around the Black Colonel put in charge of the operation.
You also get to see the panic set in by the civilian populace and their reaction to the situation being they are not being informed on what is going on. What this film shows is pretty much the reaction a segment of American’s had reacted to the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020. There is a good chance that when this film debuted, audiences chuckled and thought “This Will Never Happen In This Country”.
This is also a good film to watch if you are a conspiracy theorist.
Synopsis
A military plane crashes near a small town, infecting the water supply with a deadly virus that causes insanity then death. The army moves in to control the situation, only for the civilians to treat them as invaders and then infect them as well.
Horror, suspense, psychological thrillers, drama.
The Crazies
1973
6/10
I watched this last night. This is the original film the 2011 remake was based on.
The film immediately goes into SHTF mode within 5 minutes from the start. It’s explained later on why.
The film barely touches on those infected by the virus. The film is mainly focused on the ineptness and lack of concern the US Government has on the situation. The film does a good job moving fast pace showing the sense of urgency amongst the military and scientists on the scene along with the lack of support they receive from the US Government.
This is a film directed by George Romero who is brilliant on pointing out social/political issues in a subtle way. Racism is shown in a subtle way around the Black Colonel put in charge of the operation.
You also get to see the panic set in by the civilian populace and their reaction to the situation being they are not being informed on what is going on. What this film shows is pretty much the reaction a segment of American’s had reacted to the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020. There is a good chance that when this film debuted, audiences chuckled and thought “This Will Never Happen In This Country”.
This is also a good film to watch if you are a conspiracy theorist.
Synopsis
A military plane crashes near a small town, infecting the water supply with a deadly virus that causes insanity then death. The army moves in to control the situation, only for the civilians to treat them as invaders and then infect them as well.
Thanks for your review of the original. I haven’t seen this one but did see the remake and quite enjoyed it. Even my dad said - “that was better than expected”
The Kitchen
2024
5.5/10
New film uploaded to Netflix this past week. I watched it tonight while at home.
First, if you suffer from Movie ADHD, don’t bother watching this film.
Two, if you think this film is “Top Boy Part 2”, it ain’t so don’t bother watching this film.
The film is basically a depiction in the near future of the further divide between the rich and poor. It also deals with gentrification of pushing the poor out of their communities for future development along with the elimination of the Government Social Safety Net.
The people live under an authoritarian dystopian society, no information is given on the history leading up to the current story.
It’s a slow burn and depressing film and the story is focused on two characters. Not much is given on their history, the film is setup for the viewer to piece what they can with what they see of the characters.
There is no action sequences, shoot ‘em ups, fight scenes or big explosions.
Watch out of curiosity, if not curious don’t bother. They somewhat set it up for a possible sequel or series.
Synopsis
In a dystopian future London where all social housing has been eliminated, Izi and Benji fight to navigate the world as residents of The Kitchen, a community that refuses to abandon their home.
2024
5.5/10
New film uploaded to Netflix this past week. I watched it tonight while at home.
First, if you suffer from Movie ADHD, don’t bother watching this film.
Two, if you think this film is “Top Boy Part 2”, it ain’t so don’t bother watching this film.
The film is basically a depiction in the near future of the further divide between the rich and poor. It also deals with gentrification of pushing the poor out of their communities for future development along with the elimination of the Government Social Safety Net.
The people live under an authoritarian dystopian society, no information is given on the history leading up to the current story.
It’s a slow burn and depressing film and the story is focused on two characters. Not much is given on their history, the film is setup for the viewer to piece what they can with what they see of the characters.
There is no action sequences, shoot ‘em ups, fight scenes or big explosions.
Watch out of curiosity, if not curious don’t bother. They somewhat set it up for a possible sequel or series.
Synopsis
In a dystopian future London where all social housing has been eliminated, Izi and Benji fight to navigate the world as residents of The Kitchen, a community that refuses to abandon their home.
The Creator
2023
7/10
I watched this earlier tonight with my two sons on Hulu.
Not much to say being the premise has been done a number of times. The film deals with the advancement of Artificial Intelligence that has already been assimilated into human society before the film began.
The story runs at a good pace. Not much for suspense and what there is, it’s predictable.
VFX/SFX looked good and believable.
Overall, it’s an entertaining film that fits in the category of “Watch It Once, No Interest In Watching It Again”.
Synopsis
As a future war between the human race and artificial intelligence rages on, ex-special forces agent Joshua is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI. The Creator has developed a mysterious weapon that has the power to end the war and all of mankind. As Joshua and his team of elite operatives venture into enemy-occupied territory, they soon discover the world-ending weapon is actually an AI in the form of a young child.
2023
7/10
I watched this earlier tonight with my two sons on Hulu.
Not much to say being the premise has been done a number of times. The film deals with the advancement of Artificial Intelligence that has already been assimilated into human society before the film began.
The story runs at a good pace. Not much for suspense and what there is, it’s predictable.
VFX/SFX looked good and believable.
Overall, it’s an entertaining film that fits in the category of “Watch It Once, No Interest In Watching It Again”.
Synopsis
As a future war between the human race and artificial intelligence rages on, ex-special forces agent Joshua is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI. The Creator has developed a mysterious weapon that has the power to end the war and all of mankind. As Joshua and his team of elite operatives venture into enemy-occupied territory, they soon discover the world-ending weapon is actually an AI in the form of a young child.
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The Creator
2023
7/10
I watched this earlier tonight with my two sons.
Not much to say being the premise has been done a number of times. The film deals with the advancement of Artificial Intelligence that has already been assimilated into human society before the film began.
The story runs at a good pace. Not much for suspense and what there is, it’s predictable.
VFX/SFX looked good and believable.
Overall, it’s an entertaining film that fits in the category of “Watch It Once, No Interest In Watching It Again”.
Synopsis
As a future war between the human race and artificial intelligence rages on, ex-special forces agent Joshua is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI. The Creator has developed a mysterious weapon that has the power to end the war and all of mankind. As Joshua and his team of elite operatives venture into enemy-occupied territory, they soon discover the world-ending weapon is actually an AI in the form of a young child.
This was da truth..brah
‘A Real Pain’ Is Kieran Culkin’s Best Performance Yet
Jesse Eisenberg wrote, directed, and stars with Culkin in the Sundance Film Festival premiere, which proves “Succession” only tapped the performer’s acting potential.
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Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin’s ‘A Real Pain’ Brings Tears, Jokes and a Big Standing Ovation at Sundance Premiere
Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin's 'A Real Pain' was enthusiastically received in Sundance, earning an extended standing ovation
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Sundance: Stars of ‘The White Lotus’ Are Everywhere From Main Street to Festival Big Screens
HBO alumni Aubrey Plaza, Connie Britton, Meghann Fahy, Will Sharpe, Fred Hechinger and Brittany O'Grady all have films in the lineup for the milestone 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival.
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‘Game of Thrones’ Creators’ Wild Road to Their Biggest Gamble Yet: Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’
Showrunners David Benioff, Dan Weiss and Alexander Woo on their five-year journey — including a shelved Star Wars movie and a bizarre murder — to make their risky alien invasion epic. Can the hitmakers do it again?
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SAG-AFTRA Puts Casting Websites On Notice For Charging Fees: “Performers Must Have A No-Cost Method To Submit Themselves”
SAG-AFTRA has fired a warning shot to casting websites that attempt to collect fees from actors who want to submit themselves for commercial casting. In a letter verified by Deadline, the union sai…
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Kenya Barris’ Richard Pryor Biopic Is a 10-Episode Series; New ‘Wizard of Oz’ Is Set in Inglewood and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Remake Has POC Lead: ‘I’m Still a Believer in IP’
Kenya Barris also teased his new versions of "The Wizard of Oz" and "It's a Wonderful Life" while visiting the Variety Studio presented by Audible.
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The Making of ‘Oppenheimer’ With Hoyte van Hoytema, Jennifer Lame, and Ludwig Goransson
At a live screening of ‘Oppenheimer’ in Los Angeles, Sean talks with the cinematographer, editor, and composer of the movie!
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