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Cody Dericks
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No One Will Save You (2023) |
“No One Will Save You” is an uncomplicated package of tension with practically no dialogue (the screenplay must’ve been relatively short), instead relying on Dever’s performance and filmmaking techniques to set the tone and keep the audience invested. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Sep 22, 2023
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It Lives Inside (2023) |
It’s hard not to root for a film like “It Lives Inside.” It’s a step in the right direction for representation and a showcase for new voices in horror, but the lackluster scares and repetitive filmmaking make this an unfortunate disappointment. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Sep 22, 2023
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Mami Wata (2023) |
This is, above all else, a story about the bonds of family, and a trio of powerful performances helps sell the reality of these ties. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Sep 13, 2023
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The Nun II (2023) |
Thanks to some vicious violence, well-crafted scares, and an exhilarating finale, “The Nun II” is a welcome improvement on the tedious first film. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Sep 07, 2023
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Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia (2022) |
"Ernest and Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia" is a fun little treat that contains surprising insight. Its execution of these themes and the characters' decisions are very simplistic, which is appropriate for the young audience it's aiming for. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Sep 01, 2023
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Strays (2023) |
“Strays” clearly knows exactly what it is – a disposable piece of entertaining diversion. But besides the pawful of jokes that do work, its thin plot and stomach-churning humor make this the kind of film that’s a waste of both human and dog time. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Aug 17, 2023
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The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) |
“The Last Voyage of the Demeter” offers very little to either fans of the classic vampire story or casual filmgoers looking for a scary good time. Perhaps it’s appropriate that the film mirrors the most famous vampiric activity – it sucks. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Aug 10, 2023
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A Compassionate Spy (2022) |
Very little is shown of any sort of counterargument from those who might be concerned about nuclear proliferation, which has the perhaps-unintended effect of making the film seem strangely onboard with the spread of incalculably deadly weapons. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Aug 02, 2023
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Haunted Mansion (2023) |
With the half-century-old attraction being so apparently cinematic on its own, it's almost impressive that Disney can't seem to get a good movie out of it. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Jul 25, 2023
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Cobweb (2023) |
The uncertain conclusion is a bit of a letdown, which is only underlined by the film's sudden ending. But the general tone and spooky world of "Cobweb" will likely be enough for horror fans to feel satisfied with their time. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Jul 21, 2023
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The Miracle Club (2023) |
If audiences wish to join “The Miracle Club” simply as an excuse to watch actresses who love to interact with each other in a pleasant and gentle environment, they will get what they’re looking for. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Jul 18, 2023
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Insidious: The Red Door (2023) |
But as it’s full of uninspired original horror images shrouded in deep darkness, the film represents the lowest point in the series thus far. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Jul 07, 2023
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The Stroll (2023) |
“The Stroll” is a testament to how important and necessary it is for underprivileged groups to have the ability to tell their own stories. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Jun 23, 2023
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No Hard Feelings (2023) |
When the movie is merely a vehicle for Lawrence's comedic gifts, it's an enjoyable ride. "No Hard Feelings" deserves to be championed by film fans, if only so that more – and better – movies of its kind will be made. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Jun 21, 2023
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Kim's Video (2023) |
If you're the kind of person who eagerly awaited the recent Sight and Sound list or has a ranking of favorite TCM hosts, you will certainly be enchanted by this zany, fun, and sometimes unbelievable documentary. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Jun 14, 2023
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The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster (2023) |
It is, however, the kind of smart, scary movie that inspires fear more from its implications and real-life parallels than from what it actually shows. And that’s the kind of reaction that sticks with viewers long after the end credits. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Jun 09, 2023
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Stay Awake (2022) |
“Stay Awake” is a grounded drama that delicately tells a story that’s all too common in our country. It may not be the most earth-shattering film, but the choices Sisley makes are purposefully and smarted, understated. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Jun 07, 2023
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) |
It's simply a visual marvel (sorry!) featuring some of the most stunning animation in film history while continuing to push the stories of Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy further than the first outing. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted May 31, 2023
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Past Lives (2023) |
Writer-director Celine Song brilliantly explores so many specific and intricate areas of the heart that she may as well call herself a cardiologist. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted May 29, 2023
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The Wrath of Becky (2023) |
“The Wrath of Becky” is a quick and definitely-not-painless exercise in cinematic brutality. It makes up for what it lacks in occasional narrative clarity in pure bloody entertainment. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted May 24, 2023
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Midnight in Paris (2011) |
The film is content to let a handful of underwhelming period costumes and sparsely adorned sets suffice to transport viewers to a world where the main character can’t stop ogling. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted May 04, 2023
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Ghosted (2023) |
The script tries to trick viewers into believing that Evans and de Armas are an ideal match by having other characters constantly tell them to "get a room," but like almost everything that makes up the movie, it's unsuccessful in its attempt. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Apr 21, 2023
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The Pope's Exorcist (2023) |
Viewers may hope that, half a century after “The Exorcist,” this new film must make new discoveries and attempt some original ideas for the exorcism subgenre of horror. But unfortunately, all they’ll find is a film as stale as expired communion wafers. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Apr 17, 2023
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Kill Boksoon (2023) |
It's impossible to describe its visual direction without using the word "slick," and the fight scenes alone are sure to appease even the most jaded action junkie. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Mar 31, 2023
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Nam June Paik: Moon is the Oldest TV (2023) |
It's both understandable and a shame that “Nam June Paik: Moon is the Oldest TV” is such a typically structured documentary about an artist that was anything but typical. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Mar 23, 2023
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Children of the Corn (2020) |
The film is full of accidentally hilarious dialogue, scenes, and performances, but it’s almost paradoxically dull, which means it can’t even be recommended as an ironic watch for horror junkies. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Mar 22, 2023
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Scream VI (2023) |
Thanks to a talented group of young actors and a thrilling, enjoyable tone that never wavers, it’s sure to slash its way into audiences’ hearts. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Mar 08, 2023
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Linoleum (2022) |
And, as his beleaguered wife Erin, Rhea Seehorn is fantastic. This will come as no surprise to anyone who’s seen her stunning work on “Better Call Saul,” and here she’s able to convey an inner layer of sadness underneath her typical no-nonsense exterior. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Feb 24, 2023
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We Have a Ghost (2023) |
It’s not humane enough to be moving and not funny enough to be a worthwhile comedy. And at over two hours long, much like an unwanted spirit that refuses to vanish, it seriously overstays its welcome. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Feb 24, 2023
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The Outwaters (2022) |
“The Outwaters” shows that its director/writer/star/et al. Robbie Banfitch is a storm of creativity. Horror fans should be eagerly anticipating what he does next. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Feb 23, 2023
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Consecration (2023) |
Like so many recent horror movies, “Consecration” is more content with placing the audience in a dread-filled location for the duration of its runtime rather than simply scaring them. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Feb 06, 2023
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Drift (2023) |
It cannot be understated how much hard work Erivo puts in to keep the film engrossing. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Feb 03, 2023
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Talk to Me (2023) |
Its cautionary vibe and unhappy mood are reminiscent of old-world folk stories meant to frighten children into obedience. In that way, it’s a direct line to horror stories of yore, told around the fire and surrounded by darkness. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Feb 02, 2023
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Cassandro (2023) |
As the titular wrestler, Gael García Bernal is, as always, marvelous. He’s a master at getting viewers on his side with his ability to conjure an audience’s empathy through, among other techniques, smart physical choices. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Feb 01, 2023
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Passages (2023) |
“Passages” is a beautifully uninhibited exploration of the illogical ways of the heart that doesn’t offer any easy answers, and it’s Ira Sachs’ best film yet. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Jan 30, 2023
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Theater Camp (2023) |
"Theater Camp" is the kind of densely comedic film that will undoubtedly inspire countless rewatches by those who love it. It achieves the difficult task of being consistently funny while never sacrificing character and plot development. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Jan 28, 2023
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Fremont (2023) |
“Fremont” is a sedate but ultimately charming little story about the American Dream and how surprisingly underwhelming it can feel when seemingly achieved. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Jan 26, 2023
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Sick (2022) |
If viewers can allow themselves to look past the clunky conclusion, they’ll likely have a scary good time, especially if watched with a fun-loving pod. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Jan 17, 2023
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Four Samosas (2022) |
“Four Samosas” is bursting with energy and captivating filmmaking tricks, giving filmgoers enough reason to check it out despite the decidedly light foundation upon which it’s built. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Dec 08, 2022
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Hunt (2022) |
The jolts of energy are occasionally enough to stimulate the audience to remain captivated, but it’s hard not to want to give up entirely at a certain point. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Dec 02, 2022
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Violent Night (2022) |
For a film trying to go against the grain in its depiction of the Yuletide season, it can't help but descend into some expected story beats toward its conclusion. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Dec 01, 2022
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Mars One (2022) |
It’s a sweet film that doesn’t hesitate to put its characters in realistically dire situations that would unbalance anyone’s life, and yet it still manages to remain compelling and ultimately quite moving. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Nov 22, 2022
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Bad Axe (2022) |
“Bad Axe” may be the best time capsule of the worst year that most of us have lived through, painting a portrait of resiliency and family bonds that’s uniquely American, for better and for worse. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Nov 18, 2022
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Disenchanted (2022) |
“Disenchanted” is a sequel featuring the same characters and basic premise as the original, but none of the heart and spirit. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Nov 18, 2022
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Stutz (2022) |
By its very nature, “Stutz” is incredibly didactic. Subjectivity is the name of the game in this documentary. While that’s impossible to avoid given its concept, it can occasionally make the film feel niche in how personal it clearly is to Hill. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Nov 07, 2022
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Utama (2022) |
“Utama” is a quietly chilling look into the necessity of harmony between humans and nature. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Nov 03, 2022
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Scream (2022) |
This “requel” (to use the film’s own terminology) cranks up the self-awareness of the already meta film series to deliver a blistering indictment of fandom culture... - them.
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| Posted Oct 27, 2022
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Scream (1996) |
...there’s the sardonic tone, the fabulously empowering performances from Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox... - them.
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| Posted Oct 27, 2022
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The Lost Boys (1987) |
They may be lost, but these boys have certainly found something that brings them together. - them.
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| Posted Oct 27, 2022
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) |
The ridiculousness of the dialogue and Patton’s shrieking performance make this a perverse camp classic. - them.
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| Posted Oct 27, 2022
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