Cass Clarke
Tomatometer-approved critic
Movies reviews only
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Sparkler (1998) |
"Sparkler" serves us with slice-of-life queer acceptance, camp, and curiosity. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Jan 27, 2023
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On the Edge (2022) |
He regresses into a child-like state, triggered by the sexplay, making this film feel like unnecessary torture for shock value instead of an empathetic look as sex-positive kink. - Rue Morgue Magazine
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| Posted Dec 23, 2022
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Darby and the Dead (2022) |
A love letter to those grieving, reminding us not to forget to celebrate life. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Dec 01, 2022
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The Menu (2022) |
The Menu invites us not to mindlessly consume, but to savor all it has to offer. - Daily Dead
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| Posted Nov 20, 2022
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Who Invited Them (2022) |
Even though the film's small talk carefully sows seeds for dramatic tension later, the characters' reactions aren't sharp enough to land what feels like a half-hearted followthrough. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Oct 04, 2022
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Good Madam (2021) |
Prepare for a crescendo-like pace from a film that asks you to turn off your phone, settle in, and listen carefully. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Oct 04, 2022
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Night's End (2022) |
Night's End brings a lot of intriguing ideas to the surface around the strange powers of isolation but it ultimately doesn't stick its landing. - CBR
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| Posted Mar 31, 2022
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Barbarians (2021) |
IFC Midnight's Barbarians examines toxic masculinity through the lens of a home invasion thriller that ultimately muddles its messaging. - CBR
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| Posted Mar 31, 2022
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X (2022) |
X paints the screen with a sensual bloodbath that serves up plenty of well-timed thrills with a harrowing message. - CBR
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| Posted Mar 24, 2022
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Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) |
A24's Everything Everywhere All At Once is one of the best sci-fi films ever made, filled with fantastic action set-pieces and loads of heart. - CBR
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| Posted Mar 24, 2022
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Playdurizm (2020) |
Playdurizm unwinds its devasting mystery slowly with gleeful amounts of macabre plot twists and plenty of techno color confidence. - CBR
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| Posted Mar 07, 2022
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The Long Walk (2019) |
The Long Walk reigns in a new haunting era for horror cinema with a punk rock-level confidence that embraces subverting expectations. - CBR
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| Posted Mar 07, 2022
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) |
While, for the most part, director David Blue Garcia stitches together an enjoyable romp, the film can't seem to decide whose story it's telling and why. - CBR
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| Posted Feb 18, 2022
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Those Who Walk Away (2022) |
Rippberger's directing overall provides enough twists and turns to make up for a slow start. - CBR
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| Posted Feb 16, 2022
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Cosmic Dawn (2022) |
Although Cosmic Dawn starts as a seemingly predictable sci-fi thriller, it lands with wondrous energy that's beaming with gorgeous imagery. - CBR
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| Posted Feb 09, 2022
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Saul at Night (2019) |
Saul at Night is a somberly existential look at the lengths individuals go to fiscally provide for their family -- despite the emotional costs. - CBR
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| Posted Jan 29, 2022
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Scream (2022) |
WithBettinelli-Olpin and Gillett at the helm, Woodsboro's teens are in good hands. - CBR
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| Posted Jan 12, 2022
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The Unforgivable (2021) |
Although Netflix's Unforgivable might meander at times, it's a delight to watch Sandra Bullock's pitch-perfect and harrowing performance. - CBR
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| Posted Dec 18, 2021
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The Old Ways (2021) |
The Old Ways boasts a tight cast that impressively manages to convey most of the film's tension and pace through glances. - CBR
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| Posted Oct 28, 2021
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Um Fio de Baba Escarlate (2020) |
Filmed in a 4:3 ratio and drenched in a moody atmosphere, Name Above Title is nevertheless a sharp arthouse film that will leave audiences with plenty to discuss. - CBR
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| Posted Oct 28, 2021
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Ouija Japan (2021) |
Ouija Japan lands as more of a wily action thriller than a horror movie. - CBR
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| Posted Oct 28, 2021
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To the Moon (2021) |
To the Moon lays out an intricate trap for its trio to stumble into and it is thrilling to watch -- especially since it manages to shock by only using one set piece for its entire runtime. - CBR
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| Posted Oct 28, 2021
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Nightbooks (2021) |
Even if it would be enough to see Ritter's witch cackle while near-stabbing the eyes of children, she too receives a backstory that adds a worthy dimension to her role. - CBR
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| Posted Sep 22, 2021
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Hellbender (2021) |
Adams' Izzy is incredibly genuine and her performance is fueled by just the right level of teenage defiance and gun-shy antics. - CBR
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| Posted Sep 02, 2021
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Martyrs Lane (2021) |
Off the bat, Martyrs Lane evokes an eerie tone through its ever-watchful lead and shadowy glimpses of fear. - CBR
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| Posted Sep 02, 2021
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Vacation Friends (2021) |
Vacation Friends makes good on its promise to deliver exactly what you'd expect to see in a film like this... For those needing a break from, well, everything, set your sights on Vacation Friends and leave the comedy to the professionals. - CBR
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| Posted Sep 02, 2021
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The Boy Behind the Door (2020) |
The Boy Behind the Door is a thrillingly paced and heartfelt tale that'll surely charm horror buffs -- especially ones who love carefully plotted abduction tales. - CBR
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| Posted Aug 05, 2021
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Sweetie, You Won't Believe It (2020) |
It might take a lot of explosions and gunshots to get there, but the film does eventually show the beauty of men being vulnerable amongst each other. - CBR
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| Posted Aug 05, 2021
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Kratt (2020) |
It doesn't take the easy way out -- structure-wise, pacing-wise -- and that's kind of the point. At the very least, it'll reward repeat viewings. - CBR
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| Posted Aug 05, 2021
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Jolt (2021) |
Watching the action star dig her heels into some comedy for a change while landing punches is also a pleasant surprise that will charm viewers. - CBR
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| Posted Jul 30, 2021
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The Call (2020) |
Although it doesn't quite land, it's worth noting that Stibbs frames the narrative in an intriguing way and creates an inventive premise behind the film's deadly mayhem. - CBR
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| Posted Jul 19, 2021
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Gunpowder Milkshake (2021) |
While some viewers might want the A-list trio of assassins to be deployed sooner to help Sam and Emily, it's entirely worth the wait when they are. - CBR
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| Posted Jul 19, 2021
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No Sudden Move (2021) |
No Sudden Move has an impressive and extensive ensemble cast that rises to the occasion of a film that will keep audiences guessing who to trust and who will survive. - CBR
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| Posted Jul 03, 2021
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Mortal Kombat (2021) |
Mortal Kombat feels like a well-thought-out fake-out. - CBR
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| Posted May 12, 2021
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