Josh Davis
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Pop Culture Leftovers
Movies reviews only
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) |
It's "Ant-Man" if it was "Star Wars" written by one of the "Rick and Morty" writers during an off day. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Feb 17, 2023
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American Murderer (2022) |
... a gripping crime drama, a promising debut for filmmaker Gentile, and a great acting showcase for Pelphrey. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Jan 25, 2023
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Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) |
Cameron, like he did with sequels to "Alien" and "Terminator," once again proves he is the master of upping the ante in terms of both storytelling and spectacle. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Dec 23, 2022
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) |
While 'Wakanda Forever' is ultimately a very good superhero film, it's hard not to think of what it could have been. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Nov 19, 2022
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Werewolf by Night (2022) |
Werewolf by Night" [is] ... a singular ode to classic horror films, but also evidence that there are still bold new directions for the Marvel Cinematic Universe to travel. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Oct 11, 2022
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To Leslie (2022) |
Riseborough ... delivers a brave, bracing, powerful performance, and [director Michael] Morris gives it enough space to breathe and shine. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Oct 11, 2022
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Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) |
The sequel has plenty of Easter eggs and nods to the original, but there's definitely some magic missing. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Oct 11, 2022
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Bullet Train (2022) |
... basically a fun but predictable video game. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Aug 13, 2022
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The Batman (2022) |
A smart, thrilling, engaging, and entertaining ride through a Gotham City that I hope to see revisited many more times. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Mar 06, 2022
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Sweet Thing (2020) |
"Sweet Thing" is a small movie with big ideas, and a captivating timelessness that feels almost like Peter Pan running through a junkyard with Charlie Chaplin and Charles Bukowski. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Jun 22, 2021
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Cruella (2021) |
Cruella, the movie, is brash and brassy, stylish and wicked, and overall a thoroughly entertaining watch. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Jun 01, 2021
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Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) |
... light years better than 2019's 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Apr 04, 2021
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My Salinger Year (2020) |
... a funny, charming and smart film notable for another stellar performance by Weaver, and a star making turn by Qualley. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Apr 04, 2021
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Pixie (2020) |
This is Cooke's movie through and through, the same way 'Trainspotting' belonged to Ewan McGregor. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Mar 18, 2021
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Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) |
... a film that needs to be seen. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Mar 08, 2021
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Nomadland (2020) |
McDormand ... gives a gripping, authentic, world-weary performance. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Mar 03, 2021
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I Care a Lot (2020) |
For such a well-made movie, it's surprisingly painful to watch. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Mar 03, 2021
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Little Fish (2020) |
... it's a small film filled with nuance and delicacy, and it feels authentic because of those choices. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Feb 07, 2021
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LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special (2020) |
... the special is obviously geared toward children, but should also be a pleasant adventure for long-time fans seeking something light during the holiday season. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Nov 29, 2020
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The Nest (2020) |
... despite all the strong performances and stellar directing, "The Nest" is just a slog to watch. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Nov 29, 2020
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Proxima (2019) |
Green has never been better, and Winocour ... again proves herself as a gifted writer. She's also one to watch as a director. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Nov 15, 2020
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On the Rocks (2020) |
Coppola turns in her best movie since "Lost in Translation." - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Oct 31, 2020
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David Byrne's American Utopia (2020) |
... a seamless, joyful, playful, smart, weird and masterful work of art. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Oct 31, 2020
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Love and Monsters (2020) |
Love and Monsters, at it's core, is a throwback action/adventure movie built for families and big crowds in movie theaters. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Oct 25, 2020
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She's in Portland (2020) |
"She's in Portland" is beautiful to look at and well acted, but it's ultimately a little lightweight on substance. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Oct 04, 2020
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Enola Holmes (2020) |
If Brown was a highlight of "Stranger Things," she's a breakout here, clearly carrying the picture and having a blast as a cunning, fearless and inventive young woman coming into her own. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Oct 04, 2020
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To Your Last Death (2019) |
"To Your Last Death" looks and feels like it was made by an angry, horny 12-year-old raised on junk food, bad 1990s horror movies and death metal. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Sep 28, 2020
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Summerland (2020) |
It likely won't change your life like, say, actually going on a long road trip with friends, but it's an enjoyable enough way to spend 80 minutes. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Sep 08, 2020
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I Used to Go Here (2020) |
For a film with two very talented and funny leads in Gillian Jacobs and Jemaine Clement, "I Used to Go Here" is ... surprisingly average. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Sep 06, 2020
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Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020) |
Funny and fun enough, if just a little underwhelming - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Sep 06, 2020
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Yes, God, Yes (2019) |
"Yes, God, Yes" is a movie devoid of frills, but packed with plenty of heart and wit. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Jul 31, 2020
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Palm Springs (2020) |
In a year desperate for and largely devoid of fun, it's a welcome romp. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Jul 26, 2020
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Irresistible (2020) |
"Irresistible," ironically, is pretty easy not to like. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Jul 06, 2020
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Onward (2020) |
"Onward" is a colorful romp that doesn't quite live up to the lofty standards of Pixar's best, but still manages to tell an old story in a fresh and entertaining way. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Mar 29, 2020
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1917 (2019) |
In a word, it's a masterpiece. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Feb 03, 2020
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Little Women (2019) |
Gerwig again proves herself an exception writer and director, and Ronan the perfect filmmaking partner in the lead role. Here's to hoping they get to make many more movies together. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Jan 06, 2020
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Marriage Story (2019) |
Marriage Story is a stunning, heart-wrenching window into modern divorce. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Jan 06, 2020
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Jojo Rabbit (2019) |
The end result is both deliriously funny and unexpectedly poignant, as the film hovers between outright satire and timely lesson on tolerance. - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Nov 03, 2019
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Ready or Not (2019) |
While Ready or Not ultimately is a horror movie, its best when it leans into black comedy. A few surprising twists in the final 15 minutes help differentiate it from 9,000-or-so other thrillers about pretty women covered in blood & running for their lives - Pop Culture Leftovers
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| Posted Sep 02, 2019
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