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‘Materialists’ a subversive critique of modern dating
Gillespie Life, Movies
‘Materialists’ a subversive critique of modern dating
BY MATT WARD 
June 18, 2025
Cinematic Considerations This film is not a romantic comedy. It’s true that there are some funny moments in the film and it is a richly, deeply romantic movie, but little, if anything about writer-director Celine Song’s sophomore feature could even be remotely considered a rom-com in the traditional...
Wes Anderson returns for eccentric caper comedy
Gillespie Life, Movies
Wes Anderson returns for eccentric caper comedy
BY MATT WARD 
June 11, 2025
Cinematic Considerations There’s a kinetic vibrancy to a Wes Anderson film that feels exceptiona lly unique in cinema. W ith a cavalcade of rich color palettes, eccentric characters audaciously dressed and biting and dry scripts, audiences have clear expectations of an Anderson film. In this regard,...
Krasinski, Portman fall flat in quest for ‘Fountain Of Youth’
Gillespie Life, Movies
Krasinski, Portman fall flat in quest for ‘Fountain Of Youth’
BY MATT WARD 
June 4, 2025
Cinematic Considerations Every location audienc e s see in the new Guy Ritchie film, “Fountain of Youth” is 100% authentic. When viewers experience John Krasinski and Natalie Portman gazing in awe at the pyramids of Giza, the actors are actually there sans green screen in the first film production t...
Tom Cruise shows off his stuntman skills in new M1 film
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Tom Cruise shows off his stuntman skills in new M1 film
BY MATT WARD, BY MATT WARD 
May 28, 2025
Cinematic Considerations No one goes to see a “Mission: Impos s i ble ” movie for the plot. The who’s and why’s don’t really matter. It’s what Ethan H...
Fashion, murder on menu for ‘Another Simple Favor’
Gillespie Life, Movies
Fashion, murder on menu for ‘Another Simple Favor’
BY MATT WARD 
May 21, 2025
Cinematic Considerations Amid lawsuits surrounding “Another Simple Favor” the film, which could have been a box office smash hit, was relegated to Ama...
Food is love: ‘Nonnas’ a heartwarming family tale
Gillespie Life, Movies
Food is love: ‘Nonnas’ a heartwarming family tale
May 14, 2025
“Nonnas,” directed by Stephen Chbosky and starring Vince Vaughn, follows Joe, a grieving middle-aged man following the loss of his mother, who uses he...
Heroes don’t have to be super
Gillespie Life, Movies
Heroes don’t have to be super
BY MATT WARD 
May 7, 2025
Cinematic Considerations Sometimes, the best thing a blockbuster film can do is let high quality actors do their thing and get out of the way. Marvel ...
Puppetry helps bring fantasy to life for ‘Legend of Ochi’
Gillespie Life, Movies
Puppetry helps bring fantasy to life for ‘Legend of Ochi’
BY MATT WARD 
April 30, 2025
Cinematic Considerations If Willem Dafoe followed every bit of advice that Oscar winner Gene Hackman gave him, audiences probably wouldn’t be treated ...
War movie brings authenticity to military cinema
Gillespie Life, Movies
War movie brings authenticity to military cinema
BY MATT WARD 
April 23, 2025
Cinematic Considerations Perhaps the closest and most authentic experience of United States military servicemen is the new film written and codirected...
Rami Malek takes on international killers in latest film
Gillespie Life, Movies
Rami Malek takes on international killers in latest film
BY MATT WARD 
April 16, 2025
Cinematic Considerations Oscar winner Rami Malek, best known for playing the title character in television’s “Mr. Robot” and Freddie Mercury in Bohemi...
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