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RECAP: Atomic Blonde

Atomic Blonde (2017): Joe Leitch

The success of 2014’s taut action hit John Wick likely got Atomic Blonde green lit. Joe Leitch was one uncredited half of the directing team behind Wick, and Charlize Theron wanted to work with him.

Armed with punishing martial arts and a relentless soundtrack of ’80s pop hits, Atomic Blonde borrows a few elements from John Wick.

ONE SENTENCE PLOT SUMMARY: In 1989, MI-6’s top agent Lorraine Broughton lands in Berlin to recover a list of Soviet agents before it lands in the wrong hands.  Continue Reading

RECAP: Star Trek Beyond

Star Trek Beyond (2016): Justin Lin

Beyond what? Beyond the galaxy? Beyond the coherence of normal storytelling? Beyond Chris Pine’s hair part?

ONE SENTENCE PLOT SUMMARY: The crew of the USS Enterprise fly into uncharted space to aid a distressed team of scientists when they are attacked by a terrible new enemy.  Continue Reading