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Highest 2 Lowest

April 9, 2026 ~ philthebearblog ~ Leave a comment

Music mogul David King (Denzel Washington) is horrified when his son is kidnapped and subjected to ransom. Faced with business and moral quandaries, he has to navigate his way through to the best possible outcome based on his moral compass.  Highest 2 Lowest is the latest “Spike Lee Joint” and his second high-profile remake of … Continue reading Highest 2 Lowest

The Phoenician Scheme

May 26, 2025 ~ philthebearblog ~ 1 Comment

Zsa-Zsa Korda (Benicio Del Toro) is about to complete the most impossible business scheme ever conceived: The Phoenician Scheme. But he has to survive the many assassination attempts against him, the governments trying to cripple his business empire and the moral lessons of his daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton).  The Phoenician Scheme is another Wes Anderson … Continue reading The Phoenician Scheme

The Ides Of March

January 28, 2025 ~ philthebearblog ~ 1 Comment

An idealistic junior campaign manager believes he is currently working for a politician who is the real deal and will truly make a difference. But is anyone truly insusceptible to the corruption that comes with power?  Leading into the Ohio State Primary the stakes could not be higher. Whomever wins will take the Democratic nomination … Continue reading The Ides Of March

Asteroid City

June 26, 2023June 27, 2023 ~ philthebearblog ~ 6 Comments

Opening in a television studio we are invited to watch the story of the creation of acclaimed play Asteroid City by our host (Bryan Cranston). Here he introduces us to playwright Conrad Earp (Edward Norton) and as the story of the creation and production of the first performance of the play unfolds we find ourselves … Continue reading Asteroid City

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