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Perry Mason (S1 Pilot Review) | Familiar but New, and Exciting at the Same Time

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Pilot review: This new HBO drama led by Matthew Rhys (The Americans) is based on author Erle Stanley Gardner's 1930s detective novels. Perry Mason is not a criminal defense lawyer but more a private eye. It works wonders with the film noir vibe of this show, the era (1932), and the Los Angeles location. The … Continue reading Perry Mason (S1 Pilot Review) | Familiar but New, and Exciting at the Same Time

Bloodshot (Movie Review) | When Visuals Supersedes Story

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Inspired by a comic book by Bob Layton, Don Perlin, and Kevin VanHook, Bloodshot was helmed by first-time feature film director Dave Wilson and stars Vin Diesel (Guardian of the Galaxy) in lead, co-starring Guy Pearce (Iron Man 3), Sam Heughan (Outlander), Eiza Gonzáles (Alita: Battle Angel), and Toby Kebbel (Fant4tic). Premise: After he and … Continue reading Bloodshot (Movie Review) | When Visuals Supersedes Story