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Dan Tabor
Tomatometer-approved critic
Dan Tabor has been covering the Philly film scene and reviewing film in the City of Brotherly Love for over a decade now. He's the Film Critic at Phawker.com, a Philly based curated news/culture/commentary site and a staff writer at Cinapse.Co, an Austin, TX based film blog. When not writing about film, he is one of the hosts on the official Philadelphia Film Critics Circle podcast, Film Scribes.
Movies reviews only
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We Kill for Love (2023) |
We Kill for Love is a masterclass in the sub-genre that is as much a languished love letter, as it is a dissertation on what made the erotic thriller the juggernaut it once was. - Cinapse
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| Posted Sep 10, 2023
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New Life (2023) |
New Life takes a few big swings, and unlike most sticks the landing both narratively and emotionally, in a film that is as intimate look at mortality from two very distinct yet similar viewpoints. - Cinapse
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| Posted Sep 10, 2023
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Vincent Must Die (2023) |
Vincent Must Die is a sublime foray into several genres, that meticulously balances its more broad comedic strokes with its brooding and bittersweet love story at its core. - Cinapse
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| Posted Aug 04, 2023
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Restore Point (2023) |
Restore Point is a slick sci-fi thriller that would feel right at home in an American multiplex. It’s a strikingly cerebral future noir that has its own unique hook which zeroes in on what makes living in the moment, without fear the only way to live. - Cinapse
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| Posted Aug 04, 2023
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A Disturbance in The Force (2023) |
A Disturbance In The Force is a comprehensive and hilarious document that’s a must see for all Star Wars fans – those have seen The Holiday Special and those who have tried to sit through it. - Cinapse
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| Posted Aug 04, 2023
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River (2023) |
(River is) a whimsical delight, that is thoughtful as it is clever! - Cinapse
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| Posted Aug 04, 2023
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The First Slam Dunk (2022) |
THE FIRST SLAM DUNK is a Shōnen Masterwork! - Cinapse
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| Posted Aug 04, 2023
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Brooklyn 45 (2023) |
Brooklyn 45, is an atmospheric spine tingling tale that’s as focused on the scares as it is churning out a well crafted pot-boiler. - Cinapse
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| Posted Jun 20, 2023
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Suitable Flesh (2023) |
SUITABLE FLESH feels like the USA Up All Night version of a much sleazier “Skinamax” flick, with all the spicy bits excised and the violence left in. - Cinapse
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| Posted Jun 20, 2023
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I.S.S. (2023) |
I.S.S. is an anxiety fueled thriller that will keep you guessing from start to finish. Not since Gravity have I seen a film that filled me with both awe and apprehension, while merging drama and sci-fi so effortlessly. - Cinapse
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| Posted Jun 20, 2023
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Mad Heidi (2022) |
Mad Heidi was a pure dose of old school sleaze, that from start to finish as its trying to hit every sub-genre, while continually upping the madness. - Cinapse
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| Posted Jun 20, 2023
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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) |
Transformers:Rise of the Beasts is a soft reboot that has the spark to reinvigorate the franchise. Steven Caple Jr. does a rather impressive job at showing us a world closer to the source material in both story and spirit, that feels both new and familiar - Cinapse
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| Posted Jun 12, 2023
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Somewhere Quiet (2023) |
Somewhere Quiet is a meticulously constructed thriller that’s relentless in its anxiety-inducing ability to make you never stop questioning everyone’s motivations and narratives. - Cinapse
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| Posted Jun 12, 2023
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Shin Kamen Rider (2023) |
Shin Kamen Rider is a dense love letter to the Tokusatsu icon obviously for fans, by a fan, filled with camp and the kind of spectacle only Anno can deliver. - Cinapse
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| Posted Jun 12, 2023
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Influencer (2023) |
From here Influencer delivers a rock solid Hitchcockian thriller against the picturesque backdrop of Thailand that toys with expectations up until its final moments. Like Psycho, it’s hard to know what’s coming after the film’s opening credits. - Cinapse
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| Posted May 29, 2023
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Assassin Club (2023) |
Assassin Club is a pulpy actioner that eventually lives up to the movie you hoped it could be. It’s just the challenge of getting there, that might be too arduous for some. - Cinapse
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| Posted May 12, 2023
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) |
While Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’s overwhelming onslaught of half baked CGI and hamfisted performances may be the bulk of the film’s over two hour runtime, one performer who isn’t sleepwalking to his payday is Jonathan Majors. - Cinapse
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| Posted Mar 13, 2023
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FP 4EVZ (2023) |
While most would have probably given up, Trost surprisingly has found a new footing with his series going bigger and weirder than ever while also somehow imbuing it with a heart. - Cinapse
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| Posted Mar 13, 2023
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Satan Wants You (2023) |
Satan Wants You is a piercing exposé that is razor sharp and relevant as ever and showshow fear mongering is used as propaganda and a form of control. - Cinapse
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| Posted Mar 13, 2023
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The Wrath of Becky (2023) |
Wrath of Becky is a blood-drenched blast from start to finish and the perfect film for any genre fan looking for a bit of that ultraviolence. - Cinapse
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| Posted Mar 13, 2023
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The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster (2023) |
Side stepping the camp, The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster is, at its core, a monster of a metaphor with dense subtext. The film uses the setting to touch on the cyclical nature of violence, but it also dips into race, history, the value of life. - Cinapse
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| Posted Mar 13, 2023
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birth/rebirth (2023) |
BIRTH/REBIRTH is a Feminist Horror Masterwork. - Cinapse
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| Posted Jan 24, 2023
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Infinity Pool (2023) |
Profoundly perverse and thought-provoking, Infinity Pool decimates boundaries and comfort zones. - Cinapse
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| Posted Jan 24, 2023
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Nr. 10 (2021) |
NR. 10 is a pop punk melodrama that has the band setting fire to their stage at the end of their set. Depending on your taste, your mileage will definitely vary with this one since that third act is going to be divisive as Hell. - Cinapse
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| Posted Jan 23, 2023
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The Devil Conspiracy (2022) |
Sadly, I was disappointed in The Devil Conspiracy. It felt like it had a bunch of interesting and downright unique ideas, but couldn’t really get any to stick, let alone stick that landing - Cinapse
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| Posted Jan 23, 2023
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Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls (2023) |
Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls is a hell of a good time, and is the best case scenario given the setup and source. I am just still in disbelief at how good this film was and how I even want a sequel. Seriously, when Andrew? - Cinapse
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| Posted Jan 23, 2023
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My Animal (2023) |
My Animal is a viscerally charged love story that takes the queer outsider trope to a new height with its story of one young woman’s sexual awakening in small town that will never forget it. - Cinapse
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| Posted Jan 23, 2023
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Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out (2023) |
Aliens Abducted is a charming family sci-fi frolic that has a lesson to teach and delivers it with a spoonful of sugar. - Cinapse
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| Posted Jan 21, 2023
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Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) |
AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER is a Lush Action Spectacle that Only James Cameron can Deliver! - Cinapse
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| Posted Dec 13, 2022
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Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022) |
CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS the nostalgia-fueled, neon-soaked mashup of ‘Silent Night Deadly Night’ and ‘The Terminator’ is a Bloody Good Time! - Cinapse
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| Posted Dec 08, 2022
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Violent Night (2022) |
VIOLENT NIGHT is the Greatest Christmas Action Movie of All Time! - Cinapse
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| Posted Dec 01, 2022
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Two Witches (2021) |
Two Witches is an enjoyable watch that delivers the scares along with an interesting mythology to boot. - Cinapse
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| Posted Nov 28, 2022
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Spirit Halloween: The Movie (2022) |
While I am terrified of the IP trend this may have put into motion, with stores now getting films, I couldn’t think of a better store, or a better scenario to start with. - Cinapse
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| Posted Oct 24, 2022
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Halloween Ends (2022) |
David Gordon Green’s latest, Halloween Ends is a heady and metaphorical masterpiece on the origin of monsters, while asking the age old question of what is evil? - Cinapse
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| Posted Oct 13, 2022
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Hellraiser (2022) |
Hellraiser is a gore soaked great time! It delivers the expected hallmarks of the franchise fans expect — characters of questionable morality, plenty of the red stuff! - Cinapse
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| Posted Sep 30, 2022
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V/H/S/99 (2022) |
V/H/S/99 has the relaunched series really coming into its own with its new custodians, who definitely show this formula still has a lot of blood left to spill. - Cinapse
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| Posted Sep 27, 2022
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Living with Chucky (2022) |
Living with Chucky a heartfelt and charming take on not only of one woman’s relationship with her father, but her mass murdering 3 foot tall red headed step brother as well. - Cinapse
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| Posted Sep 25, 2022
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Pearl (2022) |
Goth imbues Pearl with an almost unheard of depth and sadness that will make you feel legitimate empathy for this creature that is harboring an unawakened evil. - Cinapse
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| Posted Sep 16, 2022
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The Artifice Girl (2022) |
The Artifice Girl is a masterful exercise in “what if”, that gives a positive and hopeful take on technology. - Cinapse
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| Posted Jul 31, 2022
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Deadstream (2022) |
Deadstream is horrifically hilarious, while also being a scathing take on our current social media landscape. - Cinapse
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| Posted Jul 31, 2022
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Shin Ultraman (2022) |
Shin Ultraman is equal parts love letter and reboot, making it a great entry point for those looking to get to know this iconic character. The film also chooses to echo the hopeful spirit of the original 1966 series. - Cinapse
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| Posted Jul 31, 2022
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Swallowed (2022) |
Swallowed is a visceral venture into the world of drug trafficking with a refreshing dynamic. - Cinapse
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| Posted Jul 31, 2022
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Megalomaniac (2022) |
Megalomaniac is not an easy film to watch, because it’s a journey most would not want to take. It’s not just a descent into madness, but a graphic metamorphosis human into a monster as - Cinapse
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| Posted Jul 31, 2022
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Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) |
Thor: Love and Thunder is okay at best, not really offering much by way of story or character development for Thor or the MCU. Hemsworth dials up the ham and dials down the drama for a film that once again makes Thor the least interesting avenger. - Cinapse
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| Posted Jul 05, 2022
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Cryo (2022) |
Cryo is a wonderfully executed sci-fi whodunit that just tears through its two hour runtime, while keeping you on the edge of your seat every step of the way. - Cinapse
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| Posted Jun 28, 2022
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The Attachment Diaries (2021) |
The Attachment Diaries is about as politically charged as any film can get in this day and age, and it does so with an amazing amount of style and pause. - Cinapse
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| Posted Jun 28, 2022
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Next Exit (2022) |
Mali Elfman has crafted a fascinating, and haunting story, that is filled with a deeply touching empathy for characters that wouldn’t have been given this kind of care in lesser hands. - Cinapse
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| Posted Jun 15, 2022
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Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022) |
I laughed probably harder than I thought I would watching a film about the Rescue Rangers, and the film’s take on the relationship troubles of the titular chipmunks was surprisingly charming. It was a poppy, entertaining and unexpected - Cinapse
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| Posted May 18, 2022
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We Need to Talk (2022) |
We Need to Talk charmed the hell out of me, and that was no easy task. I was honestly caught off guard by a film that delivered the laughs as well as some introspective moments that were more universal than the premise would probably lead you to believe. - Cinapse
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| Posted May 18, 2022
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The Northman (2022) |
The Northman, is a grim masterwork of guttural vengeance. - Cinapse
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| Posted Apr 12, 2022
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