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Bookmark EntertainmentErrol MorrisFilm Reviews Film Analysis: The Deeply Engaging ‘The Pigeon Tunnel’—A Collaboration between Errol Morris and David Cornwell by Ryan Lee October 21, 2023 October 21, 2023 In this comprehensive film analysis, the collaborative effort between Errol Morris and the late David Cornwell in The Pigeon Tunnel is scrutinized. The review delves into Cornwell’s complex life, Morris’s …
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Bookmark Bill BurrEntertainmentFilm ReviewsMovies Film Review: Netflix’s ‘Old Dads’ Repetitively Rehashes Outdated Cultural Complaints and Marks a Low Point in Bill Burr’s Career by Andrew Wright October 21, 2023 October 21, 2023 This in-depth review dissects Netflix’s Old Dads, critiquing its outdated focus on cultural grievances and lackluster humor. It highlights the film’s failure to offer any fresh or relevant commentary, marking …