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    Movie Review

    Dull Reminiscence fails to make Hugh Jackman-led story memorable

    Alex Bentley
    Aug 20, 2021 | 4:06 pm
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    The new film Reminiscence starts off with some visually-arresting images, that of skyscrapers in downtown Miami already partially submerged in sea water, with waves pounding on the side of them. This allusion to the effects of climate change portends an interesting story about what humanity does when the reality of rising oceans comes to our cities, and how we adapt in order to survive.

     

    When the story starts, though, instead of going down that road, writer/director Lisa Joy instead commits to a bungling sci-fi plot involving an obsessive private detective. That private eye, Nick Bannister (Hugh Jackman), runs a struggling agency with his assistant, Watts (Thandiwe Newton), that uses the futuristic technology of Reminiscence to allow clients to access their memories. Sometimes Nick uses it for actual detective work, but in an effort to keep the lights on, he often uses it to let people delve back into the favorite times of their lives.

     

    One day, a cabaret singer named Mae (Rebecca Ferguson) walks in, claiming she needs help finding her lost keys. Immediately smitten, Nick soon goes down the rabbit hole after getting a glimpse into her private life. But Mae holds more secrets than Nick knows, and his obsession with her takes him down some dark roads, ones that could lead to his own downfall.

     

    Joy, the co-creator of HBO’s Westworld, seems to have a thing for telling depressing stories set in the future. But while the TV show actually has something interesting to say about the human condition, this film falls flat in that regard. With her characters and dialogue, you can tell that Joy wants the film to be an homage and update to the old-time private detective movies, but the one thing she forgot was to include the intrigue those films have. Her story is too convoluted for its own good, leading to set pieces and villains that make no sense.

     

    Joy’s Westworld co-creator, Jonathan Nolan, serves as a producer on the film, which makes sense as the idea for the film feels like something Christopher Nolan, Jonathan’s brother and longtime collaborator, would make. But where Christopher finds ways to keep the audience on their toes both visually and story-wise, Joy never finds her footing. It’s like she’s checking boxes for her characters along the way instead of actually making sure that the relationships between them are compelling.

     

    The Reminiscence machine itself is a cool concept, with participants lying in a water-filled chamber while their memories play on a wispy canvas for Nick. But watching the memories unfurl requires a lot of suspension of disbelief, as the film contends that memories are like actual recorded video. Very few people have photographic recall; the reality is more like doctored clips that may or may not be accurate. That may not be as cinematic, but the way the memories are presented in this film, they’re not all that compelling anyway.

     

    Jackman has such a presence to him that he remains watchable even when what his character is doing is not. Newton seems to be in the cast merely as a favor to her Westworld colleagues; the minor part doesn't do her justice, although she makes it more than it might have been with another actor. Ferguson also deserves more of a showcase than the film gives her, as her character boils down to little more than having a pretty face and voice.

     

     Reminiscence had a thought-provoking story it could have explored in its back pocket, but it instead chose the dull route while keeping the climate change one merely as a backdrop. Memories can be fleeting, and anyone who sees this film will likely forget it soon thereafter.

     

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    Reminiscence is now playing in theaters and on HBO Max.

    Thandiwe Newton and Hugh Jackman in Reminiscence.

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    Pickleball News

    Indoor pickleball concept from Georgia bounces into Frisco

    Raven Jordan
    Jul 7, 2025 | 7:06 pm
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    There's a new indoor pickleball concept coming to Dallas: Called Ace Pickleball Club, it's a growing chain from Georgia, making its Texas debut in Frisco in an old BuyBuy Baby space at at 2930 Preston Rd. #600. According to a release, it opens July 12.

    Ace Pickleball was founded in Roswell, Georgia in 2023, and calls itself the only facility of its kind, delivering a member-focused approach and all-inclusive pricing.

    Professional-grade cushioned courts and a welcoming community create the optimal playing experience for all skill levels. The chain currently has 15 locations across the U.S. including Colorado, Oklahoma, and Illinois.

    They emphasize an inclusive community with unlimited open play, and offer clinics, tournaments, social events, and ball machine reservations. They also offer paddle demos so that members can test out the newest technology from a variety of brands to find their favorite.

    When they open, they'll offer free introductory pickleball clinics for beginners to go over the rules of the sport and feel more comfortable as they learn about the game.

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    Indoor facilities have an advantage in that they're impervious to weather so players can play year-round.

    The Frisco location is a nearly 33,000-square-foot facility with 11 full-size courts and one dinking court designed to welcome players of all skill levels. Memberships are $129 monthly with the first month free.

    Bringing the concept to Frisco is Juan Menchaca, a former corporate worker who is a pickleball player himself. When he and his wife relocated to the DFW area in May 2023, he brought with him a lifelong dream of opening a sports facility.

    Introduced to pickleball by his brother-in-law, who is now training to go pro in pickleball, Menchaca was instantly hooked by the game’s fast pace, simple rules, and strong sense of community.

    Opening a dedicated pickleball facility felt like the ideal first serve into the world of sports.

    “I saw the demand I knew Ace Pickleball Club was the right fit,” Menchaca says. “The model is perfect for all skill levels across the Frisco community. I’ve always wanted to create something people could rally around, and this not only provides that, but helps in bringing our community closer.”

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