Chuck Koplinski
Film Critic at Illinois Times
Film critic, father, teacher, White Sox fan and lover of Hollywood's golden age.
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2 weeks ago |
illinoistimes.com | Chuck Koplinski
Anderson’s Scheme on firm footing When the films of Wes Anderson are discussed, his distinct, meticulously rendered, symmetrical stylings are often front of mind. As such, the thematic thread that runs through his work is often overlooked. Invariably, the focal point of his stories concerns a character intent on reinventing himself, either in an effort to acclimate to his environment or atone for past behavior.
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2 weeks ago |
news-gazette.com | Chuck Koplinski
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3 weeks ago |
news-gazette.com | Chuck Koplinski
‘Ballerina’ ★★½ Cast: Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Angelic Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Catalina Sandino Monero, Norman Reedus, Juliet Doherty and Lance Reddick. Directed by Len Wiseman; produced by Erica Lee and Chad Stahelski; screenplay by Shay Hatten. A Lionsgate Films release. 125 minutes. Rated R (violence, language). At the AMC Champaign 13 and Savoy 16 IMAX.
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3 weeks ago |
illinoistimes.com | Chuck Koplinski
De Armas in over her head in Ballerina If there was ever a scene-stealingmoment, it occurred when Ana de Armas made a brief appearance in the 2021 JamesBond adventure, No Time to Die. As Paloma, she claims to be a fresh-facedspy with only minimal training. This proves to be a modest assertion as shedispatches numerous terrorists with grace and ease, even eliciting agrin from the steely 007.
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4 weeks ago |
news-gazette.com | Chuck Koplinski
The Philippou Brothers’ “Bring Her Back” is likely to be a divisive film, primarily because it’s so well-made. Like their impressive 2022 debut “Talk to Me,” it pulls no punches where its violent content is concerned, yet what makes it resonate is its emotional pull.
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Many years ago, someone asked me the impossible question-“What’s your favorite Cary Grant movie?” If I was forced to answer, I’d say “Notorious,” the sexy 1946 thriller with Grant and Ingrid Bergman. Turner Classic Movies screens it tonight at 8pm EST. Not to be missed. @tcm https://t.co/xI7aA9oyOK
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