Take Two

Based on a popular graphic novel, “Atomic Blonde” is a decadent and violent spy thriller. Oscar-winner Charlize Theron portrays a highly skilled British spy sent on a dangerous mission in […] The post Take Two: “Atomic Blonde” appeared first on KKFI .

Susan and Russ take on the latest film from writer/director Edgar Wright (“Shaun of the Dead”), a violent and profane action comedy. Ansel Elgort (“The Fault in our Stars,” “Divergent”) […] The post Take Two: “Baby Driver” appeared first on KKFI .

Susan and Russ have a slight disagreement about the third installment of the franchise reboot that began in 2011. The tentpole summer blockbuster has more depth than one might expect […] The post Take Two: “War for the Planet of the Apes” appeared first on KKFI .

Director Sophia Coppola won the Best Director prize at the Cannes Film Festival for “The Beguiled,” a remake of Clint Eastwood’s 1971 Civil War drama.  Colin Farrell stars as a wounded […] The post Take Two: “The Beguiled” appeared first on KKFI .

At the age of 81, filmmaker Eleanor Coppola (wife of Francis Ford Coppola and mother of Sophia) wrote and directed her first dramatic film “Paris Can Wait.” Diane Lane plays […] The post TAKE TWO: “Paris Can Wait” appeared first on KKFI .

Susan and Russ check out “Megan Leavey,” the true story of a Marine and her bomb-sniffing dog who served with distinction in Iraq. Kate Mara (“The Fantastic Four”) takes the […] The post Take Two: “Megan Leavey” appeared first on KKFI .

Susan and Russ review a new adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier’s classic gothic mystery, “My Cousin Rachel.” Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz (“The Constant Gardener”) takes on the title role of […] The post Take Two: “My Cousin Rachel” appeared first on KKFI .

Is the new feminist take on superhero movies really super? Susan and Russ take on the DC Comics adaptation that stars Gal Gadot and Chris Pine and was directed by […] The post TAKE TWO: “Wonder Woman” appeared first on KKFI .

Susan and Russ take a break from reviewing current movies to discuss the difference between today’s cinematic fare and that of the depression era. Fantasy is still the focus, but […] The post Take Two: Movies today vs yesterday appeared first on KKFI .

Susan and Russ have different takes on “Norman,” a character study starring Richard Gere, Michael Sheen, Steve Buscemi. Gere plays a wheeler dealer who uses his relationship with an Israeli […] The post TAKE TWO: “Norman” appeared first on KKFI .

Susan and Russ check out “The Circle,” a high tech thriller adapted by screenwriter Dave Eggers from his own novel. Emma Watson and Tom Hanks star in the story of […] The post Take Two: “The Circle” appeared first on KKFI .

Susan and Russ review the raunchy comedy, “Snatched,” a farce about a mother-daughter trip to Equador that goes terribly awry. The cast includes Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn, Wanda Sykes and […] The post TAKE TWO: “Snatched” appeared first on KKFI .

“The Promise” is the second war drama to open in the last few weeks that’s set in Turkey during the run up to WWI. The earlier film, “The Ottoman Lieutenant,” […] The post TAKE TWO: “The Promise” appeared first on KKFI .

Susan and Russ check out the new comedy from director Zach Braff. “Going in Style” is a loose remake of the 1979 comic drama that starred George Burns. This new […] The post TAKE TWO: “Going in Style” appeared first on KKFI .

A Danish Oscar nominee is the focus of this week’s segment. Susan and Russ share their thoughts on this bleak post WWII drama based on actual events. The story is […] The post TAKE TWO: “Land of Mine” appeared first on KKFI .

Susan and Russ take on a comic drama based upon a popular graphic novel. “Wilson” stars Woody Harrelson as a misanthrope whose ex-wife informs him that he has a teenage […] The post TAKE TWO: “Wilson” appeared first on KKFI .

Can a youthful mistake be amended in one’s old age? What if the memory of it is unreliable? These are the central questions behind the British art house entry, “The […] The post TAKE TWO: “The Sense of an Ending” appeared first on KKFI .

In an unusual turn, Susan and Russ take a look at a Hollywood blockbuster, “Kong: Skull Island.” This is the second in a series of ‘reboots’ that started with the […] The post TAKE TWO: “Kong: Skull Island” appeared first on KKFI .

Famed Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi received his second Best Foreign Language Film Oscar for the insightful and involving drama, “The Salesman.” Susan and Russ take a look at this story […] The post TAKE TWO: “The Salesman” appeared first on KKFI .

Raoul Peck’s Oscar-nominated documentary “I Am Not Your Negro” is a compelling work about the late African-American writer James Baldwin and his relationship with three Civil Rights workers who were […] The post TAKE TWO: “I Am Not Your Negro” appeared first on KKFI .

Susan and Russ review a sentimental adaptation of W. Bruce Cameron’s bestselling novel. It’s the story of a dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who is reincarnated a number of times […] The post Take Two: “A Dog’s Purpose” appeared first on KKFI .

Russ and Susan take a look at the latest melodrama from acclaimed Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar. “Julieta” has all of the splashy color and over-the-top flourishes that are the hallmark […] The post TAKE TWO: “Julieta” appeared first on KKFI .

Susan and Russ take on “The Founder,” a biopic about Ray Kroc, the man who turned the fast food pioneer McDonald’s into an American behemoth. Michael Keaton plays Kroc, a […] The post TAKE TWO: “The Founder” appeared first on KKFI .

Susan and Russ explore the latest film from writer/director Mike Mills, the man behind the award-winning 2011 movie, “Beginners.” This semi-autobiographical tale is a coming-of-age story about a 15-year-old boy […] The post TAKE TWO: “20th Century Women” appeared first on KKFI .

Susan and Russ cover a controversial film that won the Best Foreign Language Film prize as well as Best Actress at this year’s Golden Globes. Isabelle Huppert (“Amour”) plays a […] The post TAKE TWO: “Elle” appeared first on KKFI .