EJ Moreno
Tomatometer-approved critic
EJ Moreno is a lover of all films, but he has a passion for the strange and unusual side of cinema. After receiving his Bachelor?s of Science in Filmmaking, he brings that background into his reviews and movie discussions. You can find him watching Jaws or Showgirls at any time.
Movies reviews only
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) |
Not even the dynamic duo of Lucy Liu and Helen Mirren could make this bland and forgettable film even watchable. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Mar 16, 2023
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John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) |
Rarely does a pure action movie feel so compelling, so engaging, and so damn fun. And we finally have a supporting cast to match the non-stop insanity of Reeves’ Wick. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Mar 15, 2023
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Scream VI (2023) |
Slashers are alive and well. This latest Scream entry offers gore and giggles, the perfect combo for this franchise.
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| Posted Mar 08, 2023
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Creed III (2023) |
A B+ sports movie saved by some A+ movie stars. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Feb 24, 2023
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Cocaine Bear (2023) |
Much like drugs, there are highs and lows. When the movie hits, the ride is euphoric. Sadly, it takes itself a bit too serious at times. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Feb 24, 2023
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Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023) |
Twisting an iconic childhood icon into a horror film should be fun, but why does this feel so cruel? There’s something off here with this low-budget indie horror. - EJ Moreno
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| Posted Feb 15, 2023
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) |
This is genuinely an Avengers-level disaster. What hurts the most is how painfully hollow it feels. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Feb 14, 2023
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Irreversible: Straight Cut (2020) |
Gaspar Noé made his masterful shock art piece even better by removing all the gimmicks and leaving us with raw brutality. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Feb 07, 2023
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Knock at the Cabin (2023) |
A modern masterpiece from arguably one of the best to ever do it. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Feb 01, 2023
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Fair Play (2023) |
They don't make thrillers like this anymore. Chloe Domont delivers the type of feature debut you could only wish for. It's sexy, gripping, and at times terrifying. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Jan 25, 2023
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Infinity Pool (2023) |
Only Brandon Cronenberg can make the most disgusting resort seem like a paradise. Also, a round of applause for another twisted Mia Goth performance! - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Jan 24, 2023
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Teen Wolf: The Movie (2023) |
It feels too much like an elongated TV episode of the show, never living up to the "movie" label in its title. There's solid fan service but offers little else. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Jan 23, 2023
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Sometimes I Think About Dying (2023) |
The whole time, you wait for the "wow" moment when the movie slaps you in the face, and everything comes together. Sadly, it never happens. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Jan 22, 2023
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Magazine Dreams (2023) |
Jonathan Majors can do no wrong, especially when bringing this dark and bleak story to life. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Jan 22, 2023
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Sick (2022) |
If you want your horror film to shine, just call Kevin Williamson. Along with some sleek directing, this simple slasher becomes one of the early must-see movies of the year. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Jan 09, 2023
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M3GAN (2022) |
In one of the best “first movies of the year” in recent memory, you’ll see why the doll on everyone’s lips will be M3GAN. A hilariously campy mess, and that’s all we needed. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Jan 05, 2023
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Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022) |
In terms of biopics, this feels mid-tier. But for Whitney fans, the iconic recreations of crucial moments will satisfy. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Dec 21, 2022
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Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) |
The film version of that beautiful person with no personality: Avatar 2 tries to say and do a lot but comes off as a striking shell for a lackluster core. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Dec 14, 2022
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The Whale (2022) |
Aronofsky has the subtlety of a sledgehammer, yet I found this to be his most earnest and heartfelt film yet. Also, let's not forget the top-tier performances of Fraser and Chau. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Dec 11, 2022
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The Mean One (2022) |
While the budget hinders the film, there’s so much potential on display. It’s a gleefully twisted Christmas tale, led by another stellar David Howard Thornton performance. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Dec 07, 2022
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Violent Night (2022) |
This has all the makings of an instant cult classic. Bold, brash, and oddly wholesome. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Dec 01, 2022
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) |
While it lacks the sleekness of the original, Glass Onion does something rare for anticipated sequels: it actually finds a way to work. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Nov 17, 2022
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Bones and All (2022) |
Luca Guadagnino brings to life one of the sickest love stories. Gentle and moody, yet so gory and shocking. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Nov 16, 2022
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Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths (2022) |
Bardo is Iñárritu’s victory lap as an artist: We feel every emotion, and we’re completely drained from the journey, but we know we just had a life-changing experience after completing it. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Nov 09, 2022
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) |
The film improved on many issues I had with the first film while repeating some of those mistakes. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Nov 08, 2022
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The Retaliators (2021) |
A loud, in-your-face adventure. Horror needs to be rock n roll, and this delivers on that. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Oct 24, 2022
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Halloween Ends (2022) |
Halloween Ends is all about choices. Bad choices, good choices, and bold choices. At least it's not the same old Myers slasher. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Oct 13, 2022
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Hellraiser (2022) |
As horny and as horrific as Clive Barker could've hoped, the latest Hellraiser is truly a twisted treat.
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| Posted Oct 04, 2022
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Bros (2022) |
Way too sanitized and mainstream to be memorable. Even though it does feel too cliched and trope-filled, everyone deserves their own cheesy rom-com. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Oct 01, 2022
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Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) |
Nothing hurts a film, especially a long-delayed sequel, more than trying to force the campiness of the original. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Sep 29, 2022
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The Munsters (2022) |
Rob Zombie turns to camp to freshen up his style, and it delivers a fun, family-friendly throwback. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Sep 27, 2022
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Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) |
This feels like hanging out with the worst possible group, but still loving it somehow - a twisted and hilarious delight. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Sep 21, 2022
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Orphan: First Kill (2022) |
Horror prequels don't hit like this. Somehow, Orphan: First Kill blows away expectations and provides one of the year's biggest surprises. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Sep 21, 2022
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Pinocchio (2022) |
The bar was set low, and they couldn't even meet that. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Sep 21, 2022
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Blonde (2022) |
You won't find a more uncomfortable movie this year with pure shock and rarely a moment of levity. Yet, it's a must-see piece that uses shock art perfectly. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Sep 20, 2022
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Don't Worry Darling (2022) |
All the pieces are here for a great film, but by the time the credits roll, all you can see are the missed opportunities. At least, this is another showcase of Florence Pugh's talents. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Sep 20, 2022
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Prey (2022) |
The subpar script can't keep up with the talents of the director and actors. They can only elevate the material so much before it crumbles. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Aug 03, 2022
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Nope (2022) |
Jordan Peele strips back a lot of the seriousness of his work to make his more fun and adventurous film yet. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Jul 20, 2022
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Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) |
In yet another Thor movie where the character must find himself, at least the supporting cast has something interesting to do here. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Jul 07, 2022
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Lightyear (2022) |
Pixar strips back its need for existential crisis films and attempts an homage to classic sci-fi. It works as this is the most charming from the brand in years. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Jun 13, 2022
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Jurassic World Dominion (2022) |
It's almost laughably bad, but that would make it more entertaining. Sadly, it's just a dull dino drama. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Jun 09, 2022
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Fire Island (2022) |
Many have tried, but Fire Island could be the first significant gay rom-com. The humor and heart work well in this adorable summer love story. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted May 23, 2022
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Men (2022) |
Alex Garland strips back the tech horror and goes for a folky think-piece. It’s messy yet feels deliberate in its mayhem. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted May 18, 2022
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Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022) |
Unlike we've seen before, Disney shows real self-deprecating humor and a willingness to play with other studios. Somehow, a new Chip ’N Dale movie is their most forward-thinking project. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted May 17, 2022
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Firestarter (2022) |
The era of strong Stephen King adaptations is behind us, as Firestarter feels like a callback to the days of bad King movies. All of the pieces are here, but it sadly never connects to anything meaningful. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted May 13, 2022
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Top Gun: Maverick (2022) |
Top Gun Maverick is the definition of “they don’t make them like this anymore." A throwback to when summer blockbusters mattered; the perfect mix of heart, spectacle, and action. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted May 12, 2022
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) |
For a multiverse movie, it feels like we barely stretched those possibilities. Overall it's a rushed mess that doesn't grasp the importance of its characters and moments. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted May 03, 2022
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Children of Sin (2022) |
Religious horror always speaks to me, and I always applaud filmmakers with something to say. This fits right in with some great indie slashers. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Apr 22, 2022
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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022) |
The great meta gag loses some steam as the comedy becomes more generic. There's a great idea here, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Apr 21, 2022
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Ambulance (2022) |
Michael Bay was never the strongest of filmmakers, but this could be one of his weakest entries yet. Laughably bad, especially given the budget and actors involved. - Flickering Myth
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| Posted Apr 06, 2022
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