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4.5/5
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The Boogeyman
(2023)
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Perri Nemiroff
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A stellar Stephen King adaptation. Rob Savage and his team do the short story justice, and build on it beautifully with strong characters and hugely effective scares featuring some unforgettable lighting techniques.
Posted May 30, 2023
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3/5
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The Little Mermaid
(2023)
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Perri Nemiroff
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A mixed bag overall, but still a must-see for Halle Bailey's breathtaking work as Ariel and Melissa McCarthy's deliciously devilish Ursula.
Posted May 22, 2023
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4/5
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
(2023)
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Matt Donato
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a tailor-fitted exit for James Gunn from Marvel’s Cinematic Universe ... the Gunniest Guardians yet in the best way.
Posted May 17, 2023
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4.5/5
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
(2023)
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Perri Nemiroff
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Guardians movies are always a blast, but the beating heart of the series is the unlikely family and how they come to love and value one another. That element is as strong as ever in Vol. 3.
Posted May 03, 2023
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4.5/5
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Evil Dead Rise
(2023)
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Perri Nemiroff
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Evil Dead continues to be one of the most consistent horror franchises we have. Lee Cronin & co. could not have understood the assignment any better.
Posted Apr 08, 2023
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4.5/5
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Scream VI
(2023)
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Perri Nemiroff
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Yet another fantastic new addition to the franchise from Radio Silence. Scream VI is packed with attack/kill scenes with sky-high tension, loads of heart courtesy of "The Core Four," and a powerhouse performance from Melissa Barrera.
Posted Mar 08, 2023
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4/5
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Knock at the Cabin
(2023)
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Perri Nemiroff
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A rock solid adaptation of the novel. There are changes, but both versions of the story work and both existing is bound to make the conversation/analysis of this scenario even richer.
Posted Feb 16, 2023
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2.5/5
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania
(2023)
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Perri Nemiroff
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I will never unsee MODOK.
Posted Feb 16, 2023
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3.5/5
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80 for Brady
(2023)
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Matt Donato
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There's unavoidable Brady worship (mostly in joke form), but it's easily digested because the film stays rightly focused on its legendary leading ladies.
Posted Feb 05, 2023
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4.5/5
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Talk to Me
(2023)
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Perri Nemiroff
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A stellar feature debut from Danny and Michael Philippou that features an A+ ensemble of rising stars navigating a wildly chilling and catchy core concept.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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4/5
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M3GAN
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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It's only the first week of January, but we already have one of the best villains of 2023.
Posted Jan 05, 2023
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3/5
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Avatar: The Way of Water
(2022)
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Matt Donato
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Cameron’s world-building is obsessively rich — focal storytelling not as much.
Posted Dec 19, 2022
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4.5/5
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Avatar: The Way of Water
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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True movie magic. The Way of Water is a visual marvel loaded with groundbreaking technical feats that always feel in service of character and world-building.
Posted Dec 13, 2022
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3/5
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
(2022)
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Matt Donato
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Tries to do too much with too much movie — but when it stuns, it's stunning.
Posted Dec 12, 2022
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4.5/5
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The Menu
(2022)
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Matt Donato
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A top-notch exploration of the toxic relationship between art, artist and consumer. Sharp satire, commentary with precise cuts, and tantalizing tension that brings the heat.
Posted Dec 08, 2022
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4/5
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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An immensely powerful story of forging forward — shattering at times, but also beautifully cathartic, heartening, and very much earns that title.
Posted Nov 08, 2022
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4.5/5
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Brother
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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Ensembles don't get better than this. Brother is a delicately crafted, all-consuming piece that offers the opportunity to not just watch but wholly feel its characters' experiences.
Posted Oct 23, 2022
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3.5/5
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Black Adam
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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Black Adam's got its highs and lows, but the lows are buoyed by charisma, vibrant set pieces, and the thrill of seeing the JSA in action.
Posted Oct 18, 2022
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2/5
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Halloween Ends
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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Loaded with big swings and compelling ideas. They just don't belong on the path established in the 2018 film.
Posted Oct 15, 2022
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3.5/5
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Smile
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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A catchy and unsettling urban legend-like concept with a phenomenal lead performance from Sosie Bacon at its core. Smile marks yet another win for horror in 2022.
Posted Sep 27, 2022
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4.5/5
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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Another masterful murder mystery from Rian Johnson. Just like the first film, Glass Onion will warrant multiple viewings to fully soak in the wild amount of precision and passion that went into the film.
Posted Sep 21, 2022
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2.5/5
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Don't Worry Darling
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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The film features some stellar work from Florence Pugh and cinematographer Matthew Libatique in particular, but ultimately, Don't Worry Darling is a surface-level thriller that doesn't dig deep enough into its high concept.
Posted Sep 05, 2022
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4.5/5
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Pearl
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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A Mia Goth tour de force. Another A+ chapter in Ti West's celebration of cinema and exploration of the gnawing devastation of rejection and having dreams out of reach ... and in Pearl's case, the violence and chaos that can spark.
Posted Sep 04, 2022
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3/5
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Beast
(2022)
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Matt Donato
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Not an exceptionally told story, but you're here for Idris punching and kicking a (properly animated) lion. In that regard, mission accomplished with some hoot-and-holler thrills to boot.
Posted Aug 24, 2022
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4.5/5
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Prey
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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Not only is Prey an expertly crafted thriller, but the new Predator movie also heavily benefits from being a deeply personal character journey -- one powered by Comanche tradition just as much as it is by Predator-sparked thrills.
Posted Aug 03, 2022
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4/5
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Nope
(2022)
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Matt Donato
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Peele wants to entertain as much as provoke, and he's not playing subtle. Nope is bold, in-your-face, and holds nothing back but most of all, is too much fun.
Posted Aug 02, 2022
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4.5/5
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Bodies Bodies Bodies
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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A fiery and very clever spin on the slasher genre featuring an A+ ensemble that well earns its electrifying mix of thrills and laughs.
Posted Aug 01, 2022
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4.5/5
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Nope
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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A trippy, terrifying sci-fi Western that rocks a fascinating collision of big screen and real-world spectacle, and an electric performance from Keke Palmer.
Posted Jul 20, 2022
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4/5
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Thor: Love and Thunder
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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A high-energy romp that highlights Taika Waititi's exceptional handle on blending humor and heart.
Posted Jul 05, 2022
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4.5/5
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Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
(2021)
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Perri Nemiroff
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The ideal mood-boosting movie, one that earns the warm and fuzzy feeling it leaves you with via stellar writing, great performances, top notch craftsmanship, and what feels like a deep and very genuine desire to bring some happiness and hope to the world.
Posted Jun 24, 2022
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4.5/5
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The Black Phone
(2021)
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Perri Nemiroff
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A nightmarish scenario packed with very effective scares, but the film's most remarkable quality is that it's also a rather inspiring display of what the youngest of heroes can do to combat the most horrific of monsters.
Posted Jun 22, 2022
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3/5
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Spiderhead
(2022)
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Matt Donato
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It's tight, maybe too streamlined, and despite coming up short given the whole concept's potential, still permits Chris Hemsworth the room to shine.
Posted Jun 18, 2022
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2.5/5
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Jurassic World Dominion
(2022)
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Matt Donato
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'Dominion' loses the soul of 'Jurassic Park,' action sequences are downright ugly as dino VFX can't keep up with the "Wannabe Mission Impossible" cinematography, and it's overall just the worst kind of manufactured blockbuster cash-in.
Posted Jun 14, 2022
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3.5/5
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Jurassic World Dominion
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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There's a good deal of missed opportunities when it comes to franchise lore and thematic growth, but Dominion still makes for a solid ride courtesy of excellent dino effects and sky high cast chemistry and charm.
Posted Jun 08, 2022
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3/5
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Crimes of the Future
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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As one might expect, the body horror is exceptionally well crafted, but character coldness and limited context lessen the emotional impact of the themes and ideas David Cronenberg is exploring.
Posted May 23, 2022
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1.5/5
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Firestarter
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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For lack of better phrasing, it's a Firestarter movie with no spark.
Posted May 13, 2022
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3/5
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Men
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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A flawed but remarkably ambitious film from Alex Garland featuring powerhouse performances from Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear.
Posted May 09, 2022
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4.5/5
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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Marvel made a Sam Raimi horror movie! It's weird, scary and very much earns the title "Multiverse of Madness."
Posted May 03, 2022
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4.5/5
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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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Everything you'd want from a buddy action comedy starring Nicolas Cage as Nicolas Cage, and so much more.
Posted Apr 18, 2022
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4.5/5
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Everything Everywhere All at Once
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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Pure movie magic.
Posted Apr 14, 2022
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4/5
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The Northman
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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Robert Eggers delivers big yet again. The entire ensemble sizzles in this ferocious revenge tale that envelopes you in the 10th Century and ensures you feel every ounce of the story's passion and aggression via the expertly crafted camerawork.
Posted Apr 11, 2022
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3.5/5
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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A bigger and better sequel in some ways, but not in others. However, the thrill of seeing Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles on screen together is an undeniable thrill and the film still manages to earn its emotional payoff.
Posted Apr 08, 2022
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4/5
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Sonic the Hedgehog
(2020)
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Perri Nemiroff
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The complete package! A hugely entertaining adventure with impressive effects, one winning joke after the next, and a whole lot of heart.
Posted Apr 07, 2022
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3.5/5
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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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Secrets of Dumbledore is a big bounce back for the Fantastic Beasts series -- back to enjoying the group dynamic and caring about the main mission, which is a far more engaging and emotional ride than the last.
Posted Apr 05, 2022
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4.5/5
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X
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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Ti West's X delivers big on slasher-style thrills, but also adds in a shockingly powerful examination of aging, the power of beauty, and what happens when one loses that power.
Posted Mar 14, 2022
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3.5/5
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The Adam Project
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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It presents a number of themes and ideas that deserve deeper exploration, but The Adam Project is still a hugely charming sci-fi adventure with loads of spirit and heart.
Posted Mar 10, 2022
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4/5
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The Batman
(2022)
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Matt Donato
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Greig Frasers A+ cinematography drenches the screen in heavy horror-noir vibes as fear rules Gotham in this fantastic new Batman chapter.
Posted Mar 05, 2022
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4.5/5
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The Batman
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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Matt Reeves delivers a standout Batman movie. It's a dark, alluring mystery that digs deep into Bruce Wayne's trauma, how it's shaped him and how he's choosing to move forward.
Posted Feb 28, 2022
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3.5/5
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Studio 666
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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A bloody delight that makes me love the Foo Fighters even more than I already did.
Posted Feb 24, 2022
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3/5
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre
(2022)
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Perri Nemiroff
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The movie's a misguided thematic mess, but the new Texas Chainsaw still manages to deliver big when simply being a movie about an unsuspecting group of kids who come face to face with Leatherface.
Posted Feb 18, 2022
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