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Brandy McDonnell

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Twisters (2024) 75% EDIT “The long-awaited follow-up film proves a worthy successor to the 1996 blockbuster, a movie that not only boasts a lasting cinematic legacy but also forever altered the way people view and study tornadoes.” – The Oklahoman Jul 11, 2024 Full Review Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) 93% EDIT “While the pacing could never be called snappy, the film is still captivating, plunging audiences into a time so different from our own and then compelling them to stay. ” – The Oklahoman Jun 6, 2024 Full Review No Time to Die (2021) 83% EDIT “Writers Fukunaga, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and Phoebe Waller-Bridge keep that breathtaking pace going for most of the movie, giving fans plenty of opportunities to see Craig's Bond and his cohorts in action one last time.” – The Oklahoman Oct 8, 2021 Full Review Stillwater (2021) 75% EDIT “Stillwater has its pulse-pounding moments, but it mostly keeps viewers guessing by refusing to follow predictable Hollywood formulas.” – The Oklahoman Jul 30, 2021 Full Review The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021) 25% EDIT “The tiresome sequel The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard wastes its star power as cavalierly as its aggressively unlikeable characters waste ammunition.” – The Oklahoman Jul 2, 2021 Full Review Climate of the Hunter (2019) 87% EDIT “The visuals are so unexpectedly striking that the movie holds the viewer in a peculiar thrall. And it keeps you guessing for the entire 90-minute run time.” – AWFJ.org Dec 23, 2020 Full Review Wolfwalkers (2020) 99% 4/4 EDIT “Wolfwalkers is unlike any [werewolf movie] you've ever seen -- and not just because of the gorgeous animation. Watching the storytelling unfold is truly a cinematic delight for all ages.” – The Oklahoman Nov 20, 2020 Full Review On the Rocks (2020) 87% 3/4 EDIT “Much like the many cocktails consumed by its appealing star duo, Oscar-winning writer-director Sofia Coppola's On the Rocks serves up surprisingly relatable dramedy that's smooth, refreshing and more potent that initially anticipated.” – The Oklahoman Oct 10, 2020 Full Review The Way I See It (2020) 85% 2.5/4 EDIT “A picture is worth a thousand words, and thousands of pictures make a compelling case for the continued importance of photojournalism in the age of video in "The Way I See It.” – The Oklahoman Sep 25, 2020 Full Review The Nest (2020) 90% 2/4 EDIT “Despite its painstaking construction and the avid actors inhabiting it, writer-director Sean Durkin's sophomore film The Nest is ultimately an empty and overly feathered affair.” – The Oklahoman Sep 18, 2020 Full Review Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind (2019) 89% 3.5/4 EDIT “Writer-directors Martha Kehoe and Joan Tosoni capitalize on both Lightfoot's blunt honesty and legendary song catalog, creating a captivating and pleasingly unconventional rock doc.” – The Oklahoman Sep 12, 2020 Full Review Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin (2019) 89% 3/4 EDIT “Iconic filmmaker Werner Herzog offers a globe-trotting tribute to an inspiring friendship with his heartfelt and thought-provoking new documentary Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin.” – The Oklahoman Sep 4, 2020 Full Review The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019) 92% 3/4 EDIT “Although The Personal History of David Copperfield occasionally feels a little too light and fluffy for its own good, it has so much joy and humor baked in that it may well renew an appetite for Dickens' classic storytelling.” – The Oklahoman Aug 28, 2020 Full Review Tesla (2020) 58% 2.5/4 EDIT “The resulting film, while sometimes strikingly flashy, isn't as invigorating as audiences would hope.” – The Oklahoman Aug 28, 2020 Full Review Unhinged (2020) 49% 1.5/4 EDIT “It doesn't help that the dialogue, shooting style and score all glaringly signal every plot point miles before it arrives, and that the characters' actions are frustratingly far-fetched.” – The Oklahoman Aug 22, 2020 Full Review Sputnik (2020) 88% 3.5/4 EDIT “Between the smart script and stalwart performances, Abramenko achieves a fine blast-off for Sputnik, and he gets plenty of help from his team fueling the skin-crawling, suspenseful journey.” – The Oklahoman Aug 22, 2020 Full Review Out Stealing Horses (2019) 71% EDIT “Composer Kaspar Kaae's vibrant and unexpected score and cinematographer Rasmus Vidbaek's magnificent widescreen views of the harshly beautiful Norwegian countryside effectively immerse viewers in both aged grief and angsty adolescence.” – The Oklahoman Aug 11, 2020 Full Review The Truth (2019) 87% 3.5/4 EDIT “In many ways, The Truth treads familiar territory, but Kore-eda brings a deftly humorous touch to the story.” – The Oklahoman Jul 31, 2020 Full Review The Shadow of Violence (2019) 94% 3/4 EDIT “The Irish crime drama The Shadow of Violence delivers a bare-knuckle blow to the heart thanks to a powerhouse performance by Cosmo Jarvis.” – The Oklahoman Jul 31, 2020 Full Review Beats (2019) 97% 3.5/4 EDIT “The power of friendship and music forcefully shines through the gritty coming-of-age story Beats.” – The Oklahoman Jul 17, 2020 Full Review Babyteeth (2019) 94% 3.5/4 EDIT “Best known for her work on the acclaimed TV show Killing Eve, Shannon Murphy definitely leaves a mark with her feature film directorial debut Babyteeth, a sharp and stinging coming-of-age dramedy.” – The Oklahoman Jul 17, 2020 Full Review Cinema Verite (2011) 61% EDIT “The telefilm recreates the period with stunning authenticity.” – The Oklahoman Jun 4, 2020 Full Review The Vast of Night (2019) 92% 3.5/4 EDIT “A relatively small but unquestionably talented troupe of primarily Oklahoma moviemakers conjure an uncannily creepy and quality micro-budget mystery with The Vast of Night.” – The Oklahoman May 29, 2020 Full Review I Still Believe (2020) 50% 2.5/4 EDIT “With "I Still Believe," the Erwin brothers raise the bar well above most faith-based films, in more ways than one.” – The Oklahoman Mar 15, 2020 Full Review Wendy (2020) 42% 2/4 EDIT “Although it is wild enough to stay interesting, Zeitlin's Wendy flows sluggishly with shallow characters, muddled storytelling and a murky mythology that fails to capture the magic of Pan.” – The Oklahoman Mar 13, 2020 Full Review
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