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Aaron Peterson
Tomatometer-approved critic
An avid film buff, Aaron began his descent into film criticism as a means to elaborate on a myriad of genres, while also serving as a sounding board for the those who can appreciate any form of art without an ounce of pretentiousness. Winner of both The Academy of Podcasters and the Podcast Award for his work in film and television media, Aaron continues to contribute as an online film critic as well as host on several successful podcast ventures. Enjoy yourself. Be unique. Most importantly, 'Buy Popcorn'.
Movies reviews only
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Expend4bles (2023) |
Expend4bles fails to live up to the gusto and fun of the first three films, despite star Jason Statham doing everything he can to elevate it. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Sep 26, 2023
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A Million Miles Away (2023) |
A Million Miles Away is the kind of inspiration the world needs right now; a charmingly heartwarming tale of love, family, dedication, and perseverance. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Sep 13, 2023
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The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) |
An intriguing idea, well-crafted and atmospheric, though its script unfortunately pits our fanged nightmare against a crew stacked with dimwitted short-sightedness. It is that one important piece that keeps this floating vessel from ever truly sailing. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Aug 11, 2023
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Hidden Strike (2023) |
Jackie Chan and John Cena are left holding their water in the desert waiting on a serviceable script in the underwhelming Hidden Strike. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Aug 08, 2023
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Sympathy for the Devil (2023) |
Sympathy for the Devil is tailor-made for Cage fans and those that love a good cat-and-mouse character study alike. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Jul 29, 2023
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Cobweb (2023) |
The first half of Cobweb takes a bit of a slow burn approach, but from that point on, it is a roller-coaster of thrills to the finish line. Cobweb seems a perfect staple to add to anyone’s annual Halloween viewing. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Jul 19, 2023
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Joy Ride (2023) |
If the final act could have stayed the course, this could have been a comedy classic for a new generation. Instead, Joy Ride comes to an end as an enjoyable romp with a promise of better things to come for all involved. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Jul 07, 2023
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The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster (2023) |
Not only does it establish Bomani J. Story as a filmmaker to watch, but The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster ends as one of the greatest reinventions of the Frankenstein mythos in eons. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Jun 07, 2023
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) |
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse bridges the gap between Into and Beyond with panache, though the story finds itself far too overloaded at times. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Jun 04, 2023
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Fast X (2023) |
Fast X continues what fans have come to expect from the Fast and Furious films, while polishing up this tired ride with a fresh coat of Jason Momoa having an absolute blast. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted May 19, 2023
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) |
Disney did the right thing by bringing Gunn back after unceremoniously firing him over years-old tweets. Gunn IS this franchise, and by doing so Disney saved the Guardians, our joy, and possibly the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted May 05, 2023
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What's Love Got to Do with It? (2022) |
It is Lily James who briskly carries the film with her effervescent charm and incandescent smile, in a delightfully warm comedy that reminds us all there are always two sides to every storybook romance. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted May 04, 2023
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Paint (2023) |
Paint underutilizes its best resource in Owen Wilson with an uneven tone and direction. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Apr 06, 2023
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Appendage (2023) |
Appendage is sporadic with moments of both glee and insanely campy bizarreness. It never quite finds its footing as a whole, but there are far worse things to watch in the world of horror. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Apr 05, 2023
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The Long Game (2023) |
The trick with films of this ilk is to ensure that, quite simply, it delivers. That it does, and The Long Game is an emotional crowd-pleaser that deserves to play in theaters nationwide for all families to enjoy. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Apr 05, 2023
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Talk to Me (2023) |
Talk to Me is a high-concept horror film that works. The assuredness of directors Danny and Michael Philippou in their film proves they are directors to watch in the coming years. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Apr 05, 2023
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Evil Dead Rise (2023) |
Lee Cronin, cast, and crew have delivered a romp of a horror film that honors the legacy and tradition of Sam Raimi’s films, as well as charts its own course forward. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Mar 19, 2023
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John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) |
John Wick: Chapter 4 is more than another sequel in an endless churning of product, this is a fantastic action film, the likes of which we may never see again in our lifetime. This is The Gunfather. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Mar 14, 2023
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Bottoms (2023) |
Bottoms is a hilarious modern throwback to teen sex comedies that flies by with a smart script and stellar casting. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Mar 12, 2023
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Children of the Corn (2020) |
Wimmer’s script has some interesting ideas, but ultimately there are too many missteps and eye-rolling contrivances to ever truly sell the audience. Frankly, He Who Walks himself seems far more realistic. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Mar 04, 2023
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Cocaine Bear (2023) |
We have seen plenty of films attempt this tone before, and unlike Snakes on a Plane (which ended up being a cool idea and line, but little else), Cocaine Bear is exactly as ridiculous as its title implies, and just as entertaining. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Feb 24, 2023
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Alice, Darling (2022) |
Anna Kendrick's performance elevates Alice, Darling to a must-see dissection on the detrimental effects of an abusive relationship. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Jan 19, 2023
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Skinamarink (2022) |
Skinamarink is meant to be impactful, and there are certainly several disturbing moments. Ultimately, the entirety boils down to material more suitable for a short than a feature-length film, which becomes impossible to ignore as each minute ticks by. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Jan 12, 2023
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M3GAN (2022) |
Gerard Johnstone’s taut direction elevates a rather generic construct into a ridiculously entertaining flick that kicks off a promising start to what hopes to be yet another stellar year of horror releases. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Jan 06, 2023
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Babylon (2022) |
It is quite ironic that the same excessive, overwrought scenario that Chazelle is painting a visually stunning picture of here, is also the same overindulgence that dooms Babylon from becoming the masterpiece it deserved to be. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Dec 30, 2022
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The Apology (2022) |
Alison Locke has gifted us an unnerving thriller surrounding a volatile central topic, highlighted by standout performances. Gunn is genuinely and harrowingly captivating. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Dec 15, 2022
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Violent Night (2022) |
Violent Night is a film meant for those of us who know Die Hard is a Christmas movie, as well as for those who blindly say it’s not. It’s a kick-to-the-face holiday classic in the making. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Dec 02, 2022
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) |
Daniel Craig and Janelle Monáe lead perfect casting which benefits a complex script that, while not QUITE to the same level of its predecessor, is nonetheless remarkable on its own merit for building on its established formula. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Nov 25, 2022
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) |
Letitia Wright and Angela Bassett elevate an overstuffed screenplay to deliver a moving tribute to Chadwick Boseman. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Nov 11, 2022
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Nocebo (2022) |
Eva Green is the fire that lights Nocebo, insanely shaking a rather average story to life with sheer talent and will. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Nov 04, 2022
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Halloween Ends (2022) |
Director David Gordon Green takes a Sam Raimi-level swing at the Halloween franchise, and he doesn’t have any interest in giving fans a predictable slash-and-dash. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Oct 14, 2022
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God's Country (2022) |
Thandiwe Newton does everything she can to raise the film to something truly memorable, and though entertaining enough, God's Country never quite finds its stride. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Sep 15, 2022
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Clerks III (2022) |
Kevin Smith completes his ode to essential workers with a complete 360 back to where he started, filled with laughs, obscenities, weed, personal reflection, and a surprisingly hefty amount of heart. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Sep 08, 2022
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Beast (2022) |
Beast is sharply directed, finely acted, and a foe we can all easily be terrified of. If only the filmmakers had not decided to take the most predictable and ludicrous of shortcuts for the finale. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Aug 19, 2022
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Bullet Train (2022) |
Bullet Train is a clever, sharp, interconnected, witty, glossy, action set piece full of Brad Pitt cashing in on a life of being the coolest dude on the planet with a cast that came to dance and stacks of random cameos. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Aug 05, 2022
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Resurrection (2022) |
Margaret’s downward spiral rings through with honestly and truth because Hall delivers such a heartbreakingly beautiful performance, one which imbues Resurrection with the trust necessary to carry us through the chaotic weirdness that quickly follows suit - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Jul 27, 2022
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Nope (2022) |
Jordan Peele has again reinvigorated the horror genre with a concept that is equal parts unique and absurd, is stunningly shot, and imbued it with an ending that is tailor-made to be hotly debated and scrutinized. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Jul 22, 2022
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Murder at Yellowstone City (2022) |
Murder at Yellowstone City is worth a watch on a rainy Saturday afternoon, but the potential for something special continuously festers just under the surface, never quite breaking through. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Jun 25, 2022
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Jurassic World Dominion (2022) |
Jurassic World Dominion is not the stellar end to the series as we hoped, but there remains a lot of fun to be had here. You just have to ignore the script and focus on what we all came for: dinosaurs attempting to chomp-chomp everyone on screen. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Jun 11, 2022
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Watcher (2022) |
With Watcher, Okuno and Monroe take us on a rollercoaster of emotions. Atmospheric, taut, and engaging, Okuno’s assured direction is evident in every frame. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Jun 06, 2022
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Firestarter (2022) |
A concept worth of revitalizing, Firestarter wastes its potential with this blandly realized remake of the classic Stephen King tale. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted May 14, 2022
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Dual (2022) |
Gillans delivery and wit is so dry its dust, and her little touches to otherwise minor scenes truly elevates Dual's potential. Dual is a must-see. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Apr 13, 2022
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The Contractor (2022) |
The Contractor showcases Chris Pine yet again as one of our most engaging actors, and though his reunion with Ben Foster deserved something heartier, it remains an entertaining enough watch. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Mar 30, 2022
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Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) |
Halina Reijn has delivered a tense and audaciously hilarious horror flick. It might not revolutionize the genre, but Bodies Bodies Bodies deliciously leaves us with a taste of fresh blood in our mouths - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Mar 18, 2022
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Bitch Ass (2022) |
Bitch Ass is not quite the slasher extraordinaire hes feared to be, but there is something in Bill Posley's eye that deserves a future in horror. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Mar 17, 2022
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The Prank (2022) |
Though the second half stumbles a bit as it lacks that final act worthy of Morenos talents, it still serves as an entertaining cinematic fantasy. It also leaves us with one of the best performances of Rita Morenos career. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Mar 16, 2022
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The Lost City (2022) |
Movie stars, derring-do, laughter, heart, adventure. The Lost City brings it all together in a film seemingly plucked from that 80s heyday, garnished with a modern twist, and served up to movie theaters everywhere. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Mar 14, 2022
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Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) |
Michelle Yeoh steadfastly leads us through ever-increasing insanity as The Daniels amp up their absurdity to deftly deliver a delightful action comedy ripe with deeper undertones. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Mar 12, 2022
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Uncharted (2022) |
There is enough respect for the video games here to know they care about the fans. For general audiences who just wanted another Indiana Jones-esque treasure romp, youre in for a rollicking thrill ride with a cast of charmers led by Holland and Wahlberg - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Feb 18, 2022
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Moonfall (2022) |
Despite the efforts of its lead trio, Moonfall is what happens if you forgo checking your brain at the door, and instead roll it bowling ball style down the street. In short, it's a disaster. - The Hollywood Outsider
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| Posted Feb 04, 2022
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