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Lass is More Looks at Spectacle and "The Walk"

For our last episode of the year, we're taking a look at spectacle and wether a movie is "worth" seeing on the big screen or the small.I'm of two minds about this. First, I absolutely understand where...

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Movie Review: "Moonwalkers" (2016)

Sometimes things just don't work out. Maybe the should. Maybe they could. They just don't. That is the biggest takeaway message both in and about "Moonwalkers" (2016).Directed by Antoine Bardou-Jacquet...

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"Lass is More" on "Sicario" and Incremental Change

Welcome to the new year! Here we are, 2016. A new year, one full of new chances, new opportunity, and change all around us. Everyone is all about change this time of year. Everyone is all about turning...

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Black and White Films: The Next Generation

We had an interesting movie related moment here over the holidays, one that has made me question my daughter's viewing choices. As I have written about previously, she voraciously consumes TV series on...

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On Not Labelling Myself

I have a fear of labels. Not the itchy kind that bother the back of your neck all day as you walk around. Those aren't great, but I'm not afraid of them.No, my fear of labels is much more about how I...

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Movie Review: "Ride Along 2"

The 2014 Tim Story-directed film, Ride Along was a success, and a sizable one. It should therefore come as no surprise that the Kevin Hart-Ice Cube film now has a sequel. Ride Along 2, which reunites...

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"Lass is More" on "Straight Outta Compton" and "That Could Never Happen to Me"

Funnily enough (in my world anyway this is funny), the last piece on this blog is a rather negative review of an Ice Cube-starring movie.  Now, for the podcast, we have a rather good movie about Ice...

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Movie Review: "The 5th Wave"

Leaving "The 5th Wave" screening, I asked my daughter (nine-and-a-half) if she enjoyed the movie. She said that she did, that it was really fun and she was looking forward to a sequel. So, clearly...

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"Lass is More" on Relationships, "Chi-Raq,""Meet the Patels,"&"Burnt"

It seems incumbent as February rolls around that we talk a little bit about relationships and there are three different films hitting Blu-ray/DVD today that work into that discussion beautifully --...

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More Thoughts on "Top Gear" in Light of "And on That Bombshell" by Richard...

Recently, I read a great book. Titled "And on That Bombshell," the book is by the "Top Gear"'s script editor, Richard Porter (and while my Kindle copy has the subtitle "Behind the Scenes at 'Top Gear,'...

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"Lass is More" Watches "Crimson Peak" but not on a Massive TV

How much does the size of one's television influence their enjoyment of what they're watching?  Surely it plays some role.  The room one is watching in plays a role, the seat one is utilizing does as...

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Movie Review: "Hail, Caesar!" (2016)

I love movies about movies. Is that because I love movies in general or because I like the whole meta nature of it or, perhaps, both? Whatever the case may be, tell me I'm gong to watch a movie about...

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Movie Review: "Misconduct" (2016)

Today, February 5th, Academy Award winners Al Pacino and Anthony Hopkins are appearing in a new film, "Misconduct." Also appearing are Josh Duhamel, Alice Eve, Malin Akerman, and Julia Stiles. A...

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Movie Review: "Deadpool" (2016)

Ryan Reynolds and director Tim Miller have been promising since they got the green light on "Deadpool" that they weren't going to make your average comic book superhero movie. Well, for better or...

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Lass is More on "Grandma" and Grandmothers

It is wholly unintentional, I assure you, but today's podcast again has to do with love.  Seriously, as we approach Valentine's Day I would have tried to avoid it if I had thought about it, but I...

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Movie Review: "Zoolander 2"

There have been almost 15 years between "Zoolander" films, with the first releasing in late September of 2001 and the second hitting theaters this week. Put another way, there have been not one, not...

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"Lass is More" Talks with Mitch Dickman and Ricardo Baca of "Rolling Papers"

Last week, Josh spent some time on the phone with Mitch Dickman, the director of the upcoming documentary, "Rolling Papers," which is available in theaters and on demand on this Friday, February 19th....

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Movie Review: "Steve Jobs"

Watching "Steve Jobs," which is now out on Blu-ray and nominated for two Academy Awards, Best Actor (Michael Fassbender) and Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Kate Winslet), is both a great and...

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Movie Review: "Tumbledown" (2016)

With apologies, this is one of those reviews where I'm going to get into spoiler territory. Why? Because I loved so much of what Sean Mewshaw's "Tumbledown" was doing and then it took a turn and really...

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"Lass is More" Offers Second Part of "Rolling Papers" Interview with Ricardo...

As you may recall, earlier this week we gave you the first part of our "Rolling Papers" interview.  It featured the director of the marijuana legalization documentary, Mitch Dickman, and the editor of...

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Movie Review: "Eddie the Eagle"

The sports film is a very popular genre, and why shouldn't it be? People love feel-good movies, and there is little in this world that is more feel good than watching the little guy overcome all...

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I hate saying that a sequel shouldn't have bee made, but I having watched "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny," I will say that the movie would have been better as a separate effort and...

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"Lass is More" Does not get Political with "99 Homes"

After a week without publishing a new episode, "Lass is More" is back today and, quite frankly, is lamenting the world. Why? Have you seen it lately; should you really be asking?I would argue--I do...

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Movie Review: "The Wave" (2016)

Never let it be said that the Hollywood disaster film formula is not easily transposable to other nations. This Friday, March 4, the Norwegian film, "The Wave" rides into US theaters and on demand and...

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Movie Review: "London has Fallen"

If you watched my IGN video about "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny" last week, you saw me lament that I was complaining that a sequel wasn't as good as the original. I am happy today to...

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