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6/10
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Halloween Ends
(2022)
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Tyler Carlsen
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While I still believe the 2018 film was the best of this new trilogy, Halloween Ends brings something unexpected and fulfilling to the table after the lackluster middle film.
Posted Oct 20, 2022
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8/10
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Till
(2022)
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Jon Negroni
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A clear example of how films should represent stories this sensitive and important. Not with an intent to somehow trick audiences into thinking we've moved past all this.
Posted Oct 14, 2022
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7/10
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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
(2022)
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Adonis Gonzalez
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Though it has its faults, Lyle, Lyle Crocodile is a charming, well-intentioned movie with homages to the live-action/animated hybrid family films of the past.
Posted Oct 13, 2022
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5/10
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Amsterdam
(2022)
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Will Ashton
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What was once tumultuous in Russell’s work has now become tedious, resulting in a film about the lingering effects of the wars of our past and the wars to come that’s too caught up in its own internal combat to discover the compatibility that it seeks...
Posted Oct 13, 2022
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9/10
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Tár
(2022)
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Jon Negroni
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Tár is one of those rare films about a specific art that just about anyone watching it can embrace, even if they have no connection or previous knowledge of the art itself beyond a vague familiarity.
Posted Oct 08, 2022
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4/10
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Don't Worry Darling
(2022)
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Allyson Johnson
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A frustratingly empty sophomore effort.
Posted Oct 07, 2022
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8/10
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Medusa
(2021)
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Yasmin Kleinbart
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Medusa shines when it focuses on the repression of women’s feelings. While on the surface, it looks like these girls enjoy spreading the word of God, deep down, there’s anger bubbling inside of them.
Posted Sep 01, 2022
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7/10
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The Legend of Molly Johnson
(2021)
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Leonora Waite
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It’s exciting to see a creator have such free reign to explore the dynamics of their heritage and history in film like this, and I hope to see more films of this type in the future.
Posted Aug 30, 2022
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8/10
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The Territory
(2022)
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Pedro Luis Graterol
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A fascinating exploration of the people at the frontlines in the fight for the future of the Amazon rainforest.
Posted Aug 30, 2022
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7/10
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Orphan: First Kill
(2022)
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Tyler Carlsen
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A clever and satisfactory prequel...
Posted Aug 30, 2022
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7/10
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Beast
(2022)
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Cory Woodroof
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Beast is a film that fully embraces its B-movie identity and stands as one of the few legitimate surprises of the summer. In a vacuum of countless blockbuster disappointments over the last few months, Beast has a thing or two to teach its peers.
Posted Aug 23, 2022
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4/10
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Summering
(2022)
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Leonora Waite
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I still continue to root for James Ponsoldt to make intriguing or profound films once again; maybe he needs a more focused screenwriter next time.
Posted Aug 19, 2022
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8/10
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Emily the Criminal
(2022)
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Leonora Waite
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Emily the Criminal is genuinely successful generally, both as a social commentary and an intense, lean-and-mean crime thriller.
Posted Aug 19, 2022
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7/10
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Bodies Bodies Bodies
(2022)
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Justin Carreiro
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Bodies Bodies Bodies is an aesthetically-pleasing slasher filled with witty dialogue and unlikable characters. However, the lack of layers and character development will leave you wanting more.
Posted Aug 19, 2022
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9/10
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Prey
(2022)
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Adonis Gonzalez
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Prey turns the franchise on its head and delivers a surprisingly emotional and epic story.
Posted Aug 10, 2022
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8/10
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Thirteen Lives
(2022)
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Alyshia Kelly
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I expect most audiences to be overcome with inspiration and exhilaration after watching Thirteen Lives. The excellent acting and careful storytelling make the length truly worth the watch.
Posted Aug 05, 2022
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6/10
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DC League of Super-Pets
(2022)
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Pedro Luis Graterol
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It's hard to teach an old superhero comedy new tricks...
Posted Aug 04, 2022
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6/10
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Where the Crawdads Sing
(2022)
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Leonora Waite
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If you’re mildly curious, but unsure if you feel comfortable putting money in Delia Owens’ pocket? Well, maybe check it out from the library in a few years.
Posted Jul 30, 2022
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8/10
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The Sea Beast
(2022)
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Pedro Luis Graterol
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Another terrific animated Netflix film.
Posted Jul 30, 2022
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4/10
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The Gray Man
(2022)
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Jon Winkler
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After you’ve made movies about an intergalactic prophet throwing moons at superheroes, it’s hard to find something to top that.
Posted Jul 30, 2022
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9/10
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Nope
(2022)
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Adonis Gonzalez
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Nope is a mirror that reflects back all the good, the bad, and the ugly of chasing after miracles right at us. No wonder all three of Peele's films so far have interchangeable titles.
Posted Jul 30, 2022
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5/10
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Persuasion
(2022)
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Alyshia Kelly
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Jane Austen fans will find full agony.
Posted Jul 20, 2022
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6/10
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Don't Make Me Go
(2022)
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Allyson Johnson
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Sure it made me cry, but so does cutting onions...
Posted Jul 20, 2022
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7/10
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Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
(2022)
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Will Ashton
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A humble trip worth taking.
Posted Jul 20, 2022
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8/10
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Goodbye, Don Glees!
(2021)
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Allyson Johnson
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A visually grand depiction of the trials and triumphs of growing up...
Posted Jul 20, 2022
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8/10
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Not Okay
(2022)
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Allyson Johnson
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Not Okay is riveting and engaging storytelling and it’s seemingly just the start of what is hopefully a long and commanding career.
Posted Jul 20, 2022
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9/10
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Rise
(2022)
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Pedro Luis Graterol
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A slam dunk of a biopic.
Posted Jul 12, 2022
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7/10
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Thor: Love and Thunder
(2022)
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Jon Negroni
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It’ll toss plenty of lore at the audience but never demand much in the way of thinking. We all get to be Thor for about two hours, essentially.
Posted Jul 07, 2022
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5/10
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Jerry & Marge Go Large
(2022)
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Will Ashton
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Mediocre in the Middle.
Posted Jul 01, 2022
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5/10
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Elvis
(2022)
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Jon Negroni
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At 159 minutes, it would be almost redundant to point out that Elvis is an indulgent piece of work...
Posted Jul 01, 2022
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Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe
(2022)
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Cory Woodroof
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Rather than feel like a contrived play for streaming, Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe, well, scores, giving fans the kind of grand revival they were hoping for after years of longing for a return from MTV’s most notorious cartoon knuckleheads.
Posted Jun 28, 2022
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8/10
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Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
(2021)
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Jon Negroni
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In some ways, Marcel is a soft satire of documentary filmmaking, particularly the often heralded "fly on the wall" approach where directors treat their distant subjects as just that.
Posted Jun 24, 2022
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9/10
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RRR
(2022)
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Pedro Luis Graterol
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A bold, epic adventure that sticks the landing.
Posted Jun 22, 2022
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6/10
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Lightyear
(2022)
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Alyshia Kelly
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Pixar is mocking us, aren't they?
Posted Jun 22, 2022
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8/10
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Crimes of the Future
(2022)
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Adonis Gonzalez
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Crimes of the Future is a horror film that, like many these days, strives to open a discussion rather than simply leave its audience with a couple of scares during the autopsy.
Posted Jun 10, 2022
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8/10
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Happening
(2021)
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Katey Stoetzel
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Vartolomei gives a wonderfully nuanced performance, showcasing the emotional turmoil and exhaustion Anne goes through by herself...
Posted Jun 10, 2022
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5/10
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Jurassic World Dominion
(2022)
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Adonis Gonzalez
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An unintentional video game movie, but not in a good way.
Posted Jun 10, 2022
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6/10
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Men
(2022)
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Katey Stoetzel
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The supernatural elements get lost in Garland’s reach for the metaphor, leaving behind his female character, whose point of view should be the most important here.
Posted May 31, 2022
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8/10
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Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers
(2022)
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Pedro Luis Graterol
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An enjoyable buddy adventure film that pokes fun at the modern entertainment industry.
Posted May 31, 2022
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6/10
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Top Gun: Maverick
(2022)
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Jon Winkler
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Cruise is lucky he’s still got pull as his supporting cast nearly outshines him in every scene they share.
Posted May 31, 2022
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5/10
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Bubble
(2022)
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Allyson Johnson
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It’s just a shame, because had the characters been interesting and had the story put even a modicum as much effort into the script as it did the key set pieces...
Posted May 05, 2022
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7/10
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
(2022)
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Pedro Luis Graterol
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is one of Marvel’s boldest gambles yet. Probably because it’s one of the first of these MCU movies to confidently proclaim itself as something it isn’t really for everyone...
Posted May 05, 2022
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8/10
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The Northman
(2022)
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Alex Nguyen
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Robert Eggers delivers a bloody good Shakespearean revenge epic.
Posted Apr 22, 2022
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5/10
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Father Stu
(2022)
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Adonis Gonzalez
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Mark Wahlberg is living on one too many prayers in this sleepy, true-story faith fest.
Posted Apr 22, 2022
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8/10
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The Bad Guys
(2022)
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Alyshia Kelly
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Perhaps most importantly, the movie is actually funny. And witty. And interesting enough for all ages. Its fast-paced visual appeal also assures that just about everyone watching can have a good time being bad, from beginning to end.
Posted Apr 22, 2022
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0/10
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Morbius
(2022)
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Jon Winkler
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Simply put, Morbius is one of the laziest, shallowest, most pathetic attempts at a movie blockbuster in some time.
Posted Apr 11, 2022
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7/10
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2
(2022)
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Adonis Gonzalez
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Sonic 2 is ripe with Easter eggs and references to the games fans have loved playing for decades.
Posted Apr 11, 2022
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3/10
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Ambulance
(2022)
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Jon Negroni
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Its remarkable how Bay continues to double down on his mission to make movies that say the least possible.
Posted Apr 08, 2022
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5/10
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The Lost City
(2022)
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Will Ashton
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It’s a pity, because The Lost City could’ve easily been the movie that reminds studios why we need to take rom-coms back to the big screen. And maybe make audiences fall in love with this genre all over again.
Posted Mar 30, 2022
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9/10
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Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie
(2021)
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Travis Hymas
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A complete experience that sets the stage for what’s to come in the franchise.
Posted Mar 23, 2022
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