Review: Sian Heder’s ‘CODA’
“Even though the comic juxtapositions can be as broad as the side of a barn in ‘CODA,’ the familial conflicts on the flip side of the coin resonate with hard truths.”
This category is a Vague Visages archive for movie, TV and music content from the 2020s.
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“Even though the comic juxtapositions can be as broad as the side of a barn in ‘CODA,’ the familial conflicts on the flip side of the coin resonate with hard truths.”
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‘Outer Banks’ Season 3: Hereโs an update on the status of the Netflix series’ third installment, complete with details about the release date, cast and trailer.
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“Williamsโ reliance on violence doesnโt transgress in ‘Bull,’ it merely toes the line. Imagine what he could do if he really let himself go.”
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‘The Kissing Booth 3’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Vince Marcello’s 2021 Netflix movie.
‘The Kissing Booth 3’ Soundtrack: A Vague Visages guide for every featured song in Vince Marcello’s 2021 Netflix movie.
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“Thereโs a strong message at the heart of ‘6:45,’ in terms of accountability and psychological trauma, but the film seems derivative of genre predecessors and unfocused as a whole.”
“‘Itโs a Summer Film!’ has a genuine emotional core, which layers each wild twist into another heartrending moment.”
“Though ‘Annette’ย has moments of visual splendor and transcendence, the underutilization of its stars and irritating music make the movie aย disappointing return for Carax.”
Vivo: Vague Visages’ Rotten Tomatoes inspector analyzes the Tomatometer and Audience scores for Kirk DeMicco’s 2021 Netflix film.
‘Outer Banks’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Josh Pate, Jonas Pate and Shannon Burke Netflix’s series.
‘The Suicide Squad’ Soundtrack: A Vague Visages guide for every featured song in the 2021 DCEU movie starring Margot Robbie.