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The question is why I haven't seen this film till now, and that's on me I guess. With the newer film coming out this week-end I thought it was time to watch Afterlife before going to see " Ghostbuster: Frozen Empire ".  And after catching it on  FX2  I was pleasantly surprised, and really loved this film.  Having been a fan of the old series I enjoyed seeing them when they came out in 1984 and 1989.  I was in college and going to film school and the films had a definitive impact on me & that's because of Ivan Reitman the director.  His incorporation of comedic elements and drama were what made the films so successful.  Plus he was working with legends such as Bill Murray ,  Harold Ramis , and Dan Aykroyd all legends in the comedy field.  Successful movies are made by sheer tenacity, a bit of luck, and talent all coming together to create that lightning in a bottle.  The Ghostbuster franchise did that in the 80's, and all who worked on it were responsible

Michael Keaton's film "Knox Goes Away" is a modern film noir of a hitman losing his mind to a disease while finishing one last job.  To say it is a exceptional film would be an understatement.  The film is Keatons's second directorial debut, and it's a stunning film noir of a hitman losing his battle with dementia.   The film also stars Marsha Gay Harden, and Al Pacino in two smaller roles that shine in this film.  It just opened this Friday and I rushed to see it because Keaton is such a fine actor.  But what he is too is a better director.  The performances in the film are top notch and one that really show their talent.  Keaton himself is fabulous as well.  His expressive face say's all, and Keaton lets the performers do their thing without hinderance.  The acting flows naturally,  and you can tell Keaton knows how to get good performances from his actors.  Being an actor helps and in this film we see that less is more.  The script is precise, and well plot

 So it's been forever since seeing Dune: Part One , but I was excited to see the conclusion & I was not disappointed, but was not satisfied.  I'll try and explain if I can.  I first read Dune the novel in high school.   I was a sci-fi nerd, and was engrossed in the novel.  A novel that had it's own glossary to explain different words meaning.  Herbert created a universe that was so inhabited by different houses which competed against each other and who were divided by their specialities they provided for the empire.  It was a complex and fascinating read.  Unlike anything that I had ever read before.  I would re-read the novel again in 1984 when David Lynch released his film Dune .  I had very mixed feelings about the film.  It was it's own unique film to say the least.  A total Lynch film for sure, and there are things in the film that were a bit over the top, but kind of reflected the novel.   Now flash forward 30 years and out pops the conclusion of Dune: Part On