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About Anthony Ferrara
Anthony Ferrara is a Movie and Television Aficionado, Screenwriter, and Independent Movie Producer who hails from the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York.  The comments in his reviews are the opinion of Anthony Ferrara and not necessarily those of the Staff and Management of Columbus County News.
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A Bold Leap Forward: The Fantastic Four: First Steps Delivers (2025)

September 30, 2025 Anthony Ferrara Comments Off on A Bold Leap Forward: The Fantastic Four: First Steps Delivers (2025)

A Bold Leap Forward: The Fantastic Four: First Steps Delivers The Fantastic Four are back, and with The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel has taken a confident and undeniably exciting stride forward. This relaunch series [Read More]

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OZ: A Masterpiece of Gritty Realism and Human Complexity (HBO 1997)

September 25, 2025 Anthony Ferrara Comments Off on OZ: A Masterpiece of Gritty Realism and Human Complexity (HBO 1997)

To call HBO’s “OZ” simply a television show feels like a disservice. It’s an experience. A visceral, unflinching, and often brutal deep dive into the darkest corners of humanity, set within the claustrophobic confines of [Read More]

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Americana: A Familiar Tune Faltered (2025)

September 23, 2025 Anthony Ferrara Comments Off on Americana: A Familiar Tune Faltered (2025)

“Americana” is the kind of film that feels both comfortingly familiar and frustratingly uninspired. It attempts to weave a tapestry of classic American dream narratives – the rise from rags to riches, the pursuit of [Read More]

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The Ranch – A Hearty 8/10

September 18, 2025 Anthony Ferrara Comments Off on The Ranch – A Hearty 8/10

“The Ranch” rides into the sunset with a solid 8 out of 10 for its unique blend of multi-camera sitcom humor, surprisingly deep drama, and a genuinely stellar cast that grounds its often-crude but heartfelt [Read More]

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“The Pickup”: A Solid Ride with Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson (2025)

September 16, 2025 Anthony Ferrara Comments Off on “The Pickup”: A Solid Ride with Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson (2025)

On paper, the pairing of comedic legend Eddie Murphy and modern-day deadpan maestro Pete Davidson is an intriguing prospect, and their collaboration in “The Pickup” largely delivers on that promise, settling into a comfortable 7 [Read More]

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Cobra Kai: Striking First, Striking Hard, and Striking Gold (9/10)

September 11, 2025 Anthony Ferrara Comments Off on Cobra Kai: Striking First, Striking Hard, and Striking Gold (9/10)

Cobra Kai: Striking First, Striking Hard, and Striking Gold (9/10) Who would have thought that a sequel series to the beloved Karate Kid films, airing decades later, could not only live up to the legacy [Read More]

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M3GAN 2.0: The Glitch Gets an Upgrade – And It’s Glorious

September 11, 2025 Anthony Ferrara Comments Off on M3GAN 2.0: The Glitch Gets an Upgrade – And It’s Glorious

M3GAN 2.0: The Glitch Gets an Upgrade – And It’s Glorious Sequels are a notoriously tricky business, often failing to recapture the magic of their predecessors. However, M3GAN 2.0 not only lives up to the [Read More]

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Breaking Bad: A Flawless Masterpiece – 10/10

September 4, 2025 Anthony Ferrara Comments Off on Breaking Bad: A Flawless Masterpiece – 10/10

Breaking Bad: A Flawless Masterpiece – 10/10 Breaking Bad isn’t just a television show; it’s a cinematic achievement, a cultural phenomenon, and an unparalleled peak in the history of storytelling. Rating it anything less than [Read More]

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Nobody 2: Still Nobody’s Fool – A Brutal, Brilliant Encore

September 3, 2025 Anthony Ferrara Comments Off on Nobody 2: Still Nobody’s Fool – A Brutal, Brilliant Encore

When 2021’s “Nobody” burst onto the scene, it was a delightful, bone-crunching surprise, transforming Bob Odenkirk into an unlikely yet utterly compelling action hero. The bar for a sequel was set incredibly high, and thankfully, [Read More]

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‘Weapons’ (2025) – Blasts Expectations Apart

August 29, 2025 Anthony Ferrara Comments Off on ‘Weapons’ (2025) – Blasts Expectations Apart

‘Weapons’ Blasts Expectations Apart Zach Cregger has done it again. Following the unsettling, genre-bending brilliance of Barbarian, anticipation for his next feature, Weapons, has been sky-high. And let me assure you, the wait has been [Read More]

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“Godfather of Harlem” Review (Seasons 1-4)

August 28, 2025 Anthony Ferrara Comments Off on “Godfather of Harlem” Review (Seasons 1-4)

“Godfather of Harlem” Review (Seasons 1-4) Step into the turbulent, vibrant world of 1960s Harlem, where the lines between street justice, political ambition, and social revolution blur with dangerous fluidity. MGM+’s “Godfather of Harlem” masterfully [Read More]

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Superman (2025): A 1 out of 10 Unbalanced Mess – Gunn Misses the Mark

August 21, 2025 Anthony Ferrara Comments Off on Superman (2025): A 1 out of 10 Unbalanced Mess – Gunn Misses the Mark

Well, they did it. They took one of the most iconic, hopeful figures in all of fiction and managed to turn his highly anticipated cinematic return into an unmitigated disaster. My fears were not just [Read More]

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Tulsa King: A Royal Flush of Action, Humor, and Heart (Seasons 1 and 2 Review)

August 19, 2025 Anthony Ferrara Comments Off on Tulsa King: A Royal Flush of Action, Humor, and Heart (Seasons 1 and 2 Review)

Tulsa King: A Royal Flush of Action, Humor, and Heart (Seasons 1 and 2 Review) From the moment Sylvester Stallone’s Dwight “The General” Manfredi stepped off that private jet, cigar in hand and a lifetime [Read More]

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MOVIE REVIEW: The Naked Gun (2025): A Hilarious, If Familiar, Return to Form

August 14, 2025 Anthony Ferrara Comments Off on MOVIE REVIEW: The Naked Gun (2025): A Hilarious, If Familiar, Return to Form

MOVIE REVIEW – The Naked Gun (2025): A Hilarious, If Familiar, Return to Form By Anthony Ferrara The challenge of reviving a beloved, iconic comedy franchise like The Naked Gun is immense. How do you [Read More]

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MOVIE REVIEW: “Together” Crumbles Apart

August 12, 2025 Anthony Ferrara Comments Off on MOVIE REVIEW: “Together” Crumbles Apart

MOVIE REVIEW – “Together” By Anthony Ferrara “Together,” the body horror vehicle starring real-life couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco, arrives with a concept as intriguing as it is squirm-inducing: what if the stresses of [Read More]

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TELEVISION SERIES REVIEW: From

August 7, 2025 Anthony Ferrara Comments Off on TELEVISION SERIES REVIEW: From

TELEVISION REVIEW – From   (Epix / MGM+) By Anthony Ferrara A Descent into the Unknown: A Review of “From” (Seasons 1-3) In the crowded landscape of mystery-horror television, “From” has carved out a unique and [Read More]

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