Lack of subtlety hobbles “Badman” A common lament among older moviegoers is that “they don’t make ’em like they used to.” This sentiment is a double-edged sword. While the wish for a certain degree of consistent craftsmanship that was part-and-parcel of studio filmmaking is understandable, the more complex subject matter dealt with in modern films […]
Dakota Johnson
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Grounded Speed outdistances Furious
Aaron Paul stars as Tobey Marshall in Need for Speed. PHOTO BY WALT DISNEY PICTURES Do we need another movie built around fast cars and reckless drivers? Or for that matter, one based on a video game? For me, the answer is a resounding “no” to both questions and that being the case, I went […]
