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Melody McCune
Tomatometer-approved critic
Movies reviews only
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Jagged Mind (2023) |
Overall, Jagged Mind is a fun watch for Pride Month and beyond that’s worth a sit-down for the compelling premise alone. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Aug 23, 2023
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American Cherry (2023) |
Overall, American Cherry isn’t without its flaws, but the performances and visuals make for an enjoyable viewing experience. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Aug 22, 2023
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Bad Behaviour (2023) |
Jennifer Connelly carries Bad Behaviour on her shoulders as the narrative wavers in committing to what it wants to be. However, looking beyond the rough edges and structural issues, you’ll find cinematic fragments of beauty and potentiality. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Jan 30, 2023
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Magazine Dreams (2023) |
Magazine Dreams is a poignant, powerful and compelling story with outstanding work from Jonathan Majors. He’s a tour de force and is well-deserving of the critical acclaim he’s receiving. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Jan 30, 2023
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Enola Holmes 2 (2022) |
All in all, Enola Holmes 2 is a charming and playful romp that maintains the boisterous energy of the first film. It wears its heart on its sleeve while pulling you in for a silly yet undeniably fun experience. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Nov 02, 2022
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Matriarch (2022) |
If anything, watch it for their exemplary work and the delicacy with which they approach their characters’ complex relationship. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Oct 20, 2022
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Fixation (2022) |
Maddie Hasson is magnetic, catapulting the film forward even when the plot struggles to keep up. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Sep 23, 2022
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God's Country (2022) |
Julian Higgins’ debut is promising, and there’s certainly room for growth. He’s got potential as an up-and-coming filmmaker. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Sep 23, 2022
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Anaïs in Love (2021) |
Nicola Piovani’s score is the epitome of beauty; it has this plush softness, especially the piano-driven pieces. Couple that with the mesmerizing shots, and you have a film that presents an engaging, multisensory experience. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Apr 22, 2022
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Barbarians (2021) |
As a horror-thriller, Barbarians' pacing suffers under the weight of its indecisiveness and focuses solely on character development instead of facilitating the survival plot. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Mar 30, 2022
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Happening (2021) |
Happening is thought-provoking, making you wonder how far we’ve come on destigmatizing... - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Mar 23, 2022
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You Won't Be Alone (2022) |
Goran Stolevski weaves a humanistic, mesmerizing, thought-provoking, biting tale complete with beautiful direction, a quietly cinematic score by Mark Bradshaw and top-tier performances. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Jan 25, 2022
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Nanny (2022) |
Nanny is entertaining, thoughtful, creative and visually stimulating despite the slightly confusing ending. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Jan 25, 2022
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Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2022) |
Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. is a laugh-out-loud satirical romp with Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall leading the charge with two powerhouse performances. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Jan 25, 2022
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Red Notice (2021) |
It's a derivative flick that relies too much on Reynolds' incessant barrage of sarcastic one-liners to keep the audience entertained. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Nov 11, 2021
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Mass (2021) |
Mass is a testament to consistently powerful writing, solid directing and unbelievably tour de force acting, and it tackles its complex subject matter with grace and aplomb. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Oct 01, 2021
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The Suicide Squad (2021) |
Of course, creating multifaceted, endearing villains beyond the stereotypical "mustache-twirling" isn't a novel concept. But in Gunn's hands, it soars to new heights. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Aug 10, 2021
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Gunpowder Milkshake (2021) |
Overall, Gunpowder Milkshake is all flash and no substance. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Jul 16, 2021
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Black Widow (2021) |
While there are humorous moments aplenty between Natasha and Yelena, Alexei provides more comedic relief. Rachel Weisz plays the icy Melina Vostokoff to perfection. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Jun 29, 2021
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Cruella (2021) |
A sleek and stylish dive into the titular character's humble beginnings. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted May 27, 2021
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Together Together (2021) |
Thankfully, [writer and director Nikole] Beckwith decides to hone in on a seldom-explored relationship type: the platonic love between women and men. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Apr 27, 2021
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One Night in Miami (2020) |
One Night in Miami is a vital piece of work. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Jan 19, 2021
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Wander Darkly (2020) |
Miller doles out the performance of her career. She's sublime. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Dec 14, 2020
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Sound of Metal (2019) |
Sound of Metal is a beautifully intimate portrait with Ahmed leading the charge... It's a raw, intimate look into one man's struggle with acceptance. A grappling of drastic change. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Dec 07, 2020
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Radium Girls (2018) |
While the historical premise itself carries the story somewhat, it gets bogged down by lackluster characters. But I think this was a story that needed to be told, if anything to encourage viewers to research the real Radium Girls' tale for themselves. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Oct 26, 2020
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Mighty Oak (2020) |
Despite Mighty Oak's inconsistencies, I felt its message resonated as intended. - Geek Girl Authority
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| Posted Jul 08, 2020
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