It’s not particularly original to compare Crime 101 to Michael Mann’s Heat, but that’s only because of how nakedly writer/director Bart Layton is quoting it. His adaptation of Don Winslow’s 2020 novella brings a modern flare to the car chases, adds a subplot of criminal in-fighting, and dials down the moral complexity, but the story is […]
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A Complete Unknown Review
Bob Dylan is arguably one of the greatest singer/songwriters ever to have lived. He has been the subject of many documentaries and the unofficial biopic I’m Not There. James Mangold, the filmmaker behind the Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line takes on the challenge of making a biopic about another musical legend. In 1961, Bob […]
Top Gun: Maverick Review
Top Gun is a film that generations of film fans hold dear to their hearts. 36 years later a sequel has been made and sees Tom Cruise return to the Danger Zone. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Cruise) is a decorated Navy pilot, earning medals and commendations for his service. But he is also a misfit because he […]



