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Send Help (2026)
93%
3/4
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“Rich irony and bloody humor make Sam Raimi’s horror-comedy a deliciously nasty treat.
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Newsday
Jan 29, 2026
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Clika (2026)
10%
0/4
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“Latin music overall is surely one of the most vibrant genres around, but watching "Clika," the first feature-film produced by the upstart music label Rancho Humilde, you wouldn’t know it. ” –
Newsday
Jan 22, 2026
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Mercy (2026)
24%
2/4
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“Mildly entertaining and utterly disposable, this Amazon MGM theatrical release feels more like Prime time.” –
Newsday
Jan 21, 2026
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Marty Supreme (2025)
94%
3.5/4
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“Chalamet leaves it all on the table in this high-stakes drama about a small-scale sport.” –
Newsday
Dec 23, 2025
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The Housemaid (2025)
74%
2.5/4
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“There’s something almost comforting about it, like a bedtime story you’ve been told a thousand times. True, the whole things falls apart the more you think about it, but that’s easily fixed: Don’t think about it.” –
Newsday
Dec 16, 2025
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Eternity (2025)
77%
3/4
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“An afterlife romcom that should please fans of TV's The Good Place.” –
Newsday
Nov 26, 2025
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Zootopia 2 (2025)
91%
3/4
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“Thanks to its terrific voice cast and zippy direction from Jared Bush (who also wrote the screenplay) and Byron Howard, the movie delivers a satisfying combination of laughs, family-friendly thrills and a new, not-so-subtle note of romance.” –
Newsday
Nov 25, 2025
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Wicked: For Good (2025)
66%
2.5/4
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“Fans may find the movie serviceable enough, but others may find it underwhelmifying.” –
Newsday
Nov 18, 2025
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The Running Man (2025)
63%
0/4
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“Arnold Schwarzenegger’s cheesiest movie is now also Glen Powell’s thanks to this plodding, uninspired remake.” –
Newsday
Nov 14, 2025
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Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025)
60%
2/4
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“Go in gullible, and you’ll leave reasonably entertained.” –
Newsday
Nov 14, 2025
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Christy (2025)
67%
3/4
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“A rock-solid biopic, thanks to knockout performances and a jaw-dropping true story.” –
Newsday
Nov 5, 2025
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Frankenstein (2025)
85%
3.5/4
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“A gloriously Gothic masterpiece that returns the pop myth of "Frankenstein" to its origins.” –
Newsday
Nov 5, 2025
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Bugonia (2025)
88%
3/4
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“Stone and Plemons carry the day here: Her Michelle is alternately haughty, humble and wily — all believable reactions to her plight — while he’s convincing as a man in the grips of an obsession. ” –
Newsday
Oct 29, 2025
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After the Hunt (2025)
37%
2/4
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“A topical thriller full of twists and turns that lead to a dead end.” –
Newsday
Oct 15, 2025
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Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025)
61%
2/4
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“White’s convincing portrayal of The Boss isn’t enough to save this gloomy and self-serious biopic.” –
Newsday
Oct 14, 2025
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TRON: Ares (2025)
53%
2/4
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“Another visually appealing and emotionally unsatisfying entry in Disney’s sci-fi franchise.” –
Newsday
Oct 9, 2025
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Roofman (2025)
87%
3/4
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“Lived-in performances and a sensitive screenplay make for a thoroughly engaging comedy-drama.” –
Newsday
Oct 9, 2025
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The Smashing Machine (2025)
70%
2/4
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“A too-serious star and a scattered screenplay make for a low-energy sports drama.” –
Newsday
Oct 1, 2025
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One Battle After Another (2025)
94%
3/5
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“A funhouse-mirror view of extremist politics from writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson.” –
Newsday
Sep 24, 2025
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HIM (2025)
30%
0/4
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“"HIM" does not have the Peele touch. What it has is an intriguing premise, but no coherent story and no clear idea of what it wants to say.” –
Newsday
Sep 18, 2025
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Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025)
65%
2/4
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“Longtime rock fans will know what to do with this: Get in the mood, open your heart and try to enjoy it.
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Newsday
Sep 11, 2025
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Highest 2 Lowest (2025)
83%
2.5/4
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“Highest 2 Lowest may not rank as one of Lee’s best. But without him, the world of cinema would be a poorer place.” –
Newsday
Sep 3, 2025
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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025)
91%
EDIT
“A plummy sequel that could have used a dash of vinegar from the late Maggie Smith.” –
Newsday
Sep 3, 2025
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Caught Stealing (2025)
85%
3/4
EDIT
“A fast-paced comedy-thriller with edge, attitude and a very dark streak.” –
Newsday
Aug 27, 2025
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Nobody 2 (2025)
76%
2.5/4
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“Another undemanding installment in the whimsically violent franchise.” –
Newsday
Aug 14, 2025
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