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Morning Reel

Reviewing films in about THREE minutes OR SO.NEW episode every Thursday morning!OFFICIAL WEBSITEFollow at:Instagramhttp://instagram.com/morningshotfilmsYouTubehttp://youtube.com/morningshotfilms

tv & film film reviews

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13:04

50 - "Clerks II"

Morning Reel ·

2022/11/04

We're back with "Clerks II", the raunchier, more in-depth sequel to Kevin Smith's "Clerks II". I dig this sequel more than the first, it has more dialog that works with the overall story of the film. I talk the strengths of how the characters push the narrative of life/work/friendship/ As they get older, the circles are much smaller and tighter and you start to appreciate life more. I also point out how much fun this film is and you can see it as how the scenes play off so hilariously in some

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9:24

49 - "Clerks"

Morning Reel ·

2022/11/04

"Clerks" is Kevin Smith's debut in cinema and what an explosive film it is. After this film, the rest was history for this talented man. I talk about how the film reminds me of Jean-Luc Godard in terms how it's organized visually speaking. It's in black & white set in local New Jersey, the screen is filled with interesting dialog especially how blunt they are when it comes to being real about what's going on with you. Its quite a blessing to have, to be honest. The characters brings the story alive

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10:10

48 - "Halloween" (1978)

Morning Reel ·

2022/11/01

John Carpenter's "Halloween" is a great attempt at American Horror Slasher cinema. The man who is known for writing, scoring, and directing; takes us to suburbia where in Halloween, no teenager is safe and Michael Myers doesn't care who gets sliced. I praise the film for doing its best to produce an iconic female lead led by Jamie Lee Curtis. I also talk about the cinematography and its effect of creating a character of voyeurism while at the same time framing what needs to be shown. I also talk

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9:32

47 - "Häxan"

Morning Reel ·

2022/10/26

"Häxan" is probably one of most spookiest/horror films of the day and that time is 1922. Imagine watching this film at that time? That's what I briefly explore in this episode. It's a documentary-style film that informs us witchcraft since Middle Ages until modern times at that time. I dig it because of how they depict information. The production design did a great job bringing devil to life and demons, creating sabbath scenes, it's great. Check it out!

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8:27

46 - "The Blair Witch Project"

Morning Reel ·

2022/10/22

"The Blair Witch Project" is an example of an indie masterpiece and at the same time being a horror film. The decision to make the film feel realistic led partially to the power of the film, the acting is incredible that it makes you feel like you're amongst the trio of characters. I also discuss how things just gets worse in matters of sequences.

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12:15

45 - "Hocus Pocus" and "Hocus Pocus 2"

Morning Reel ·

2022/10/14

A GRINDHOUSE FEATURE - "Hocus Pocus" and "Hocus Pocus 2" both great for kids and adults to watch. I talk about how the films puts representation on women in leading roles, the complexity of the characters especially Bette Midler's. I also talk about how well the themes were written in their own right.#morningreel #hocuspocus #hocuspocus2

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6:23

44 - "Titane"

Morning Reel ·

2022/10/06

"Titane" is a a modern body borror film masterpiece. Julia Ducournau took the genre and added a fresh edge to the female lead especially this lead beautifully acted by Agathe Rousselle. Ducournau put a lot of attention to detail in all apsects of filmmaking which I felt led to winning the Palme d'Or earlier this year and I briefly talk about that. Acting, cinematography, unique way of driving the story forward, "Titane", it's hard to watch but re-watchable. Definitely earns that.

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10:13

43 - "Jaws"

Morning Reel ·

2022/09/15

"Jaws" and among other early '70s films made what is called the "blockbuster" today. "Jaws" is an iconic film beautifully directed by Steven Spielberg. He went the Hitchcock/new wave route with his choice of cinematography and how the characters played each other in such a fun way. I talk about the screenplay, how detailed he is in certain sequences in the film and I also mention how important it was to have the story go directly forward.#morningreel #jaws #stevenspielberg

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8:52

42 - "Jerry Maguire"

Morning Reel ·

2022/09/11

"Jerry Maguire" is a fan favorite amongst folks who love the work of Cameron Crowe and Tom Cruise, respectively. Fortunately, I dig them both. To me, one of Cruise's best roles, if not the best because he fires on all cylinders portraying a sports agent whose put his life and career on the line. I talk about how great the characters are due to the writing of Crowe and they carry each other throughout the course of the film. I also talk about what the subtext is of the film as it relates to how

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10:31

41 - "The Spectacular Now"

Morning Reel ·

2022/09/02

One of my favorite sub-genres of filmmaking is the "coming of age" where young folks figure themselves out, whether it be a situation or time in their life. "The Spectacular Now" is a gem in this modern day romance/drama genre. The film does the sub-genre right, creating simple complexities that deal with family and key social groups, such as best friends and whatnot. I talk about the writing of the film, some cinematography and how the location adds to the film's progression and

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10:12

40 - "Days of Being Wild"

Morning Reel ·

2022/08/28

"Days of WIld Being" is Wong Kar-wai's debut film about missed connections of the romantic and parental. The absence of those who birthed us creates to be a certain, missing the peace that we can forever yearn for. I talk about how his choice of angles with music supports the narrative, pushing the mood these characters are going for. I also talk about the main character as to how deep and complex he is, enough to study about. The rest of the cast is great as they not only add support but they great

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7:59

39 - "The Rehearsal" Season 01

Morning Reel ·

2022/08/23

Nathan Fielder's "The Rehearsal" that's on HBO, is one of the most original reality television programs today where all the stops are off. In full Fielder mode, he goes on to helping people in his way but goes almost to God-like stages. One of the things being recreating locations all the way to smallest of details JUST to insure that his client can be successful to their confrontation. All the while he starts to get attach and BOOM, he starts making his own rehearsals. I briefly talk about the

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7:06

38 - "Irma Vep" (1996)

Morning Reel ·

2022/08/18

Olivier Assayas wrote and directed "Irma Vep" that portrays the state of French cinema at the time by placing the audience in the middle of making a film. A film about a film like how Assayas did is very invasive in an artful way. I briefly explain this method in this episode. I really enjoyed the film, it's nice to see people break down in normal situations, it's nice to see how people coexist despite their upbringings. It's not said but it's displayed and I think it adds progressive tendencies as

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11:38

37 - "Inception"

Morning Reel ·

2022/08/11

"Inception", to me, is Chistophher Nolan's masterpiece. The most understandable complex film in his body of work, this episode puts me back in 2010 when I saw the film the day it came out and how I addicted I was to it because of it's original storytelling, the use of its ensemble cast, and it all came from Nolan's writing. I also briefly explain how Nolan's chooses his scenes carefully that help push the story even to those who would have a hard time getting around the concept of time in a fake

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11:22

36 - "Gravity"

Morning Reel ·

2022/08/04

Requested by Anthony Soto"Gravity" is the film Alfonso Cuaron finally got some serious recognition because of the numerous awards its earned back in 2013. I explain why by praising his writing, the team that made the sound design and the team who did the CGI for this film--which looks great. It's a sci-fi adventure led by mainly Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. It's a film of the triumph of the human will. There are actions that leave you no choice but to succeed, no exceptions. How Bullock's

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9:17

35 - "Bringing Out the Dead" [MUSHROOM POV]

Morning Reel ·

2022/07/28

I know why Martin Scorsese casted Nic Cage to be in "Bringing Out the Dead", he knew that this man can unravel such as that and he knew he can. This film is a wild trip into the dangerous streets of New York but in that ugliness is beauty that changes your outlook on life. Paul Schrader wrote this excellent film and Scorsese brought it on screen. It's shiny and dirty, the ying and the yang but all blend in "BRINGING OUT THE DEAD". I go into the complexities of actors in this film through the bizarre

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4:19

34 - "Little Miss Sunshine"

Morning Reel ·

2022/07/22

The debut film of Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris. This is a solid film with a great screenplay and a great cast to knock it off the pageant floor. I dig the strengths these cast of characters do and aren't afraid to show their weakness which is interesting to see in any film.

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13:01

33 - "Lost Highway"

Morning Reel ·

2022/07/16

"Lost Highway" is one David Lynch's quasi-pyschosexual neo-noir masterpiece where the screenplay leaves your head scratching but at the same time it gets you to watch more. I talk about the strengths of the film in how its visuals not only create a style but also pushes the story and the mood of it all just lingers. It's those films that you have to accept as you see it because it's so out of the norm but it's set in a realistic world.

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6:23

32 - "Child 44"

Morning Reel ·

2022/07/07

"Child 44" tried it's best to centralize corruption and murder in early Soviet Union era but it's confusing plot and heavy burden on Russian accents rather than actual spoken dialog left me searching for more. The actors did their best on this film but it just wasn't enough.

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6:29

31 - "Big Eyes"

Morning Reel ·

2022/06/30

"Big Eyes" is Tim Burton's passion project about artists Walter and Margaret Keane but more primarily on Margaret for she is a pioneer in modern art of the time with her paintings that have the signature "big eyes" on the subjects. It's a fairly written film about standing up for yourself especially when it's stuff that's be distributed all around the world. I just personally felt that the acting in the Walter character is too much and the character of Margaret was a bit too weak. I can't say if the

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