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KPK on the Cinema (143): “The Films of January 2024”
. > January is always a busy movie month for me, as I make my annual effort to see as many of the nominated movies as I can before the annual Oscar ceremony rolls ‘round. This year I was far ahead … Continue reading →
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“ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE Leaps From Page to Screen” (a TV review by KPKeelan)
. ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE (directed by Shawn Levy, 2023) **** (out of 5) . > I have been a rabid fan of the Pulitzer Prize winning book from the brilliant wordsmith Anthony Doerr for years, so I have … Continue reading →
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KPK on the CINEMA (141) “The Films of November 2023”
. > There goes November. Here comes the heavy hitters of Oscarbait season. Some good stuff this month- and I suspect, some great stuff next month! Let’s get started: (All films are rated on a 5-star basis and must be … Continue reading →
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