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IR Film Review: THE NAKED GUN [Paramount]
The auspice of "The Naked Gun" is that it has to be done in a certain way. Many people have tried over the years to bring it back to life. Liam Neeson is now the right age, temperament and career standing to be able to take risks and play with his image. Like Leslie Nielsen that is the reason it mostly works.
IR Film Review: TOGETHER [Neon]
The idea of togetherness in the modern world is an interesting conundrum especially with more single people of all genders into their mid-40s. It might be a bank of individualism. It might be the continuing element of egocentric society (though that might just be cell phone and social media related). "Together," a new body horror/psychological thriller of sorts starring real life couple Alison Brie and David Franco tests this in many ways.
IR Film Review: THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS [Marvel/Disney]
Looking at the concept of "The Fantastic Four." the crux is the aspect of teamwork. A collection of close knit almost family (and pretty much family) is what binds them. Even in the previous iteration (with Jessica Alba and Chris Evans), the team itself tries to be wholesome...though this new version takes it a little farther.
IR Film Review: SUPERMAN [DC/Warner Bros.]
The aspect of Superman is how does one approach to make it specific for a new generation. Like James Bond, every iteration is its own beast fueled by those making it. As the first progression from James Gunn as DC Studios, his “Superman” wants to be edgy but it feels almost too saccharine while pretending to be edgy.