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Brandon Lewis

Brandon Lewis

An NYC millennial pop culture critic with a thirst for knowledge and shady memes. Also a contributing writer for Geek Vibes Nation.

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Year: 2020

‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Struggles to Solve its Steve Trevor Problem
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‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Struggles to Solve its Steve Trevor Problem

Gal Gadot and Chris Pine’s potent chemistry swoop in to save a film perilously close to being a hot mess. Continue reading ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Struggles to Solve its Steve Trevor Problem

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Miraculous Performances and Writing Make ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Sing
Awards Season, Chasing Oscar 2021, Movies

Miraculous Performances and Writing Make ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Sing

The screen adaptation is almost too faithful to August Wilson’s play, but any tension melts away when a luminous Chadwick Boseman and fiery Viola Davis enter the frame. Continue reading Miraculous Performances and Writing Make ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Sing

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David Fincher’s ‘Mank’ Has a High Barrier to Entry
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David Fincher’s ‘Mank’ Has a High Barrier to Entry

Stunning but overstuffed, Fincher’s tribute to ‘Citizen Kane’ may require a study guide. Continue reading David Fincher’s ‘Mank’ Has a High Barrier to Entry

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Riz Ahmed Anchors the Innovative, Astonishing ‘Sound of Metal’
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Riz Ahmed Anchors the Innovative, Astonishing ‘Sound of Metal’

Director Darius Marder’s depiction of the Deaf community is nuanced, graceful, and dignified. Continue reading Riz Ahmed Anchors the Innovative, Astonishing ‘Sound of Metal’

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The New ‘Rebecca’ Makes You Yearn for the Old One
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The New ‘Rebecca’ Makes You Yearn for the Old One

Armie Hammer and Lily James fail to justify this remake of the Alfred Hitchcock classic. Continue reading The New ‘Rebecca’ Makes You Yearn for the Old One

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