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4/10
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Expend4bles
(2023)
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Aaron Peterson
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Expend4bles fails to live up to the gusto and fun of the first three films, despite star Jason Statham doing everything he can to elevate it.
Posted Sep 26, 2023
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7.5/10
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A Million Miles Away
(2023)
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Aaron Peterson
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A Million Miles Away is the kind of inspiration the world needs right now; a charmingly heartwarming tale of love, family, dedication, and perseverance.
Posted Sep 13, 2023
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5/10
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The Last Voyage of the Demeter
(2023)
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Aaron Peterson
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An intriguing idea, well-crafted and atmospheric, though its script unfortunately pits our fanged nightmare against a crew stacked with dimwitted short-sightedness. It is that one important piece that keeps this floating vessel from ever truly sailing.
Posted Aug 11, 2023
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4/10
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Hidden Strike
(2023)
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Aaron Peterson
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Jackie Chan and John Cena are left holding their water in the desert waiting on a serviceable script in the underwhelming Hidden Strike.
Posted Aug 08, 2023
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7/10
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Sympathy for the Devil
(2023)
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Aaron Peterson
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Sympathy for the Devil is tailor-made for Cage fans and those that love a good cat-and-mouse character study alike.
Posted Jul 29, 2023
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7/10
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Cobweb
(2023)
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Aaron Peterson
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The first half of Cobweb takes a bit of a slow burn approach, but from that point on, it is a roller-coaster of thrills to the finish line. Cobweb seems a perfect staple to add to anyone’s annual Halloween viewing.
Posted Jul 19, 2023
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6.5/10
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The Channel
(2023)
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Amanda Sink
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The Channel integrates Irish roots with vicious, military-like choreography in bloody action sequences, tension, and a dash of heart.
Posted Jul 14, 2023
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5.5/10
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Joy Ride
(2023)
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Aaron Peterson
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If the final act could have stayed the course, this could have been a comedy classic for a new generation. Instead, Joy Ride comes to an end as an enjoyable romp with a promise of better things to come for all involved.
Posted Jul 07, 2023
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8/10
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The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster
(2023)
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Aaron Peterson
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Not only does it establish Bomani J. Story as a filmmaker to watch, but The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster ends as one of the greatest reinventions of the Frankenstein mythos in eons.
Posted Jun 07, 2023
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7/10
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
(2023)
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Aaron Peterson
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse bridges the gap between Into and Beyond with panache, though the story finds itself far too overloaded at times.
Posted Jun 04, 2023
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7/10
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Fast X
(2023)
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Aaron Peterson
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Fast X continues what fans have come to expect from the Fast and Furious films, while polishing up this tired ride with a fresh coat of Jason Momoa having an absolute blast.
Posted May 19, 2023
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8.5/10
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
(2023)
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Aaron Peterson
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Disney did the right thing by bringing Gunn back after unceremoniously firing him over years-old tweets. Gunn IS this franchise, and by doing so Disney saved the Guardians, our joy, and possibly the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole.
Posted May 05, 2023
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6.5/10
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What's Love Got to Do with It?
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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It is Lily James who briskly carries the film with her effervescent charm and incandescent smile, in a delightfully warm comedy that reminds us all there are always two sides to every storybook romance.
Posted May 04, 2023
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5/10
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Paint
(2023)
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Aaron Peterson
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Paint underutilizes its best resource in Owen Wilson with an uneven tone and direction.
Posted Apr 06, 2023
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5.5/10
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Appendage
(2023)
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Aaron Peterson
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Appendage is sporadic with moments of both glee and insanely campy bizarreness. It never quite finds its footing as a whole, but there are far worse things to watch in the world of horror.
Posted Apr 05, 2023
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8/10
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The Long Game
(2023)
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Aaron Peterson
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The trick with films of this ilk is to ensure that, quite simply, it delivers. That it does, and The Long Game is an emotional crowd-pleaser that deserves to play in theaters nationwide for all families to enjoy.
Posted Apr 05, 2023
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7/10
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Talk to Me
(2023)
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Aaron Peterson
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Talk to Me is a high-concept horror film that works. The assuredness of directors Danny and Michael Philippou in their film proves they are directors to watch in the coming years.
Posted Apr 05, 2023
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7.5/10
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Evil Dead Rise
(2023)
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Aaron Peterson
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Lee Cronin, cast, and crew have delivered a romp of a horror film that honors the legacy and tradition of Sam Raimi’s films, as well as charts its own course forward.
Posted Mar 19, 2023
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9.5/10
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John Wick: Chapter 4
(2023)
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Aaron Peterson
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John Wick: Chapter 4 is more than another sequel in an endless churning of product, this is a fantastic action film, the likes of which we may never see again in our lifetime. This is The Gunfather.
Posted Mar 14, 2023
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7.5/10
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Bottoms
(2023)
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Aaron Peterson
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Bottoms is a hilarious modern throwback to teen sex comedies that flies by with a smart script and stellar casting.
Posted Mar 12, 2023
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4/10
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Children of the Corn
(2020)
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Aaron Peterson
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Wimmer’s script has some interesting ideas, but ultimately there are too many missteps and eye-rolling contrivances to ever truly sell the audience. Frankly, He Who Walks himself seems far more realistic.
Posted Mar 04, 2023
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7/10
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Cocaine Bear
(2023)
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Aaron Peterson
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We have seen plenty of films attempt this tone before, and unlike Snakes on a Plane (which ended up being a cool idea and line, but little else), Cocaine Bear is exactly as ridiculous as its title implies, and just as entertaining.
Posted Feb 24, 2023
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7.5/10
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Alice, Darling
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Anna Kendrick's performance elevates Alice, Darling to a must-see dissection on the detrimental effects of an abusive relationship.
Posted Jan 19, 2023
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5/10
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Skinamarink
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Skinamarink is meant to be impactful, and there are certainly several disturbing moments. Ultimately, the entirety boils down to material more suitable for a short than a feature-length film, which becomes impossible to ignore as each minute ticks by.
Posted Jan 12, 2023
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6.5/10
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M3GAN
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Gerard Johnstone’s taut direction elevates a rather generic construct into a ridiculously entertaining flick that kicks off a promising start to what hopes to be yet another stellar year of horror releases.
Posted Jan 06, 2023
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4.5/10
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Babylon
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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It is quite ironic that the same excessive, overwrought scenario that Chazelle is painting a visually stunning picture of here, is also the same overindulgence that dooms Babylon from becoming the masterpiece it deserved to be.
Posted Dec 30, 2022
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7/10
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The Apology
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Alison Locke has gifted us an unnerving thriller surrounding a volatile central topic, highlighted by standout performances. Gunn is genuinely and harrowingly captivating.
Posted Dec 15, 2022
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8/10
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Violent Night
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Violent Night is a film meant for those of us who know Die Hard is a Christmas movie, as well as for those who blindly say it’s not. It’s a kick-to-the-face holiday classic in the making.
Posted Dec 02, 2022
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9.5/10
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Daniel Craig and Janelle Monáe lead perfect casting which benefits a complex script that, while not QUITE to the same level of its predecessor, is nonetheless remarkable on its own merit for building on its established formula.
Posted Nov 25, 2022
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6.5/10
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Letitia Wright and Angela Bassett elevate an overstuffed screenplay to deliver a moving tribute to Chadwick Boseman.
Posted Nov 11, 2022
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5.5/10
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Nocebo
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Eva Green is the fire that lights Nocebo, insanely shaking a rather average story to life with sheer talent and will.
Posted Nov 04, 2022
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6/10
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Halloween Ends
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Director David Gordon Green takes a Sam Raimi-level swing at the Halloween franchise, and he doesn’t have any interest in giving fans a predictable slash-and-dash.
Posted Oct 14, 2022
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5/10
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God's Country
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Thandiwe Newton does everything she can to raise the film to something truly memorable, and though entertaining enough, God's Country never quite finds its stride.
Posted Sep 15, 2022
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7/10
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Clerks III
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Kevin Smith completes his ode to essential workers with a complete 360 back to where he started, filled with laughs, obscenities, weed, personal reflection, and a surprisingly hefty amount of heart.
Posted Sep 08, 2022
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5.5/10
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Beast
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Beast is sharply directed, finely acted, and a foe we can all easily be terrified of. If only the filmmakers had not decided to take the most predictable and ludicrous of shortcuts for the finale.
Posted Aug 19, 2022
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8/10
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Bullet Train
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Bullet Train is a clever, sharp, interconnected, witty, glossy, action set piece full of Brad Pitt cashing in on a life of being the coolest dude on the planet with a cast that came to dance and stacks of random cameos.
Posted Aug 05, 2022
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6.5/10
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Resurrection
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Margaret’s downward spiral rings through with honestly and truth because Hall delivers such a heartbreakingly beautiful performance, one which imbues Resurrection with the trust necessary to carry us through the chaotic weirdness that quickly follows suit
Posted Jul 27, 2022
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7/10
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Nope
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Jordan Peele has again reinvigorated the horror genre with a concept that is equal parts unique and absurd, is stunningly shot, and imbued it with an ending that is tailor-made to be hotly debated and scrutinized.
Posted Jul 22, 2022
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6.5/10
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American Carnage
(2022)
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Amanda Sink
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American Carnage eases into its horror flick roots and puts a fun twist on audience’s expectations by the end.
Posted Jul 14, 2022
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5.5/10
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Murder at Yellowstone City
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Murder at Yellowstone City is worth a watch on a rainy Saturday afternoon, but the potential for something special continuously festers just under the surface, never quite breaking through.
Posted Jun 25, 2022
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6.5/10
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Jurassic World Dominion
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Jurassic World Dominion is not the stellar end to the series as we hoped, but there remains a lot of fun to be had here. You just have to ignore the script and focus on what we all came for: dinosaurs attempting to chomp-chomp everyone on screen.
Posted Jun 11, 2022
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7/10
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Watcher
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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With Watcher, Okuno and Monroe take us on a rollercoaster of emotions. Atmospheric, taut, and engaging, Okuno’s assured direction is evident in every frame.
Posted Jun 06, 2022
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4/10
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Firestarter
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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A concept worth of revitalizing, Firestarter wastes its potential with this blandly realized remake of the classic Stephen King tale.
Posted May 14, 2022
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7/10
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Dual
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Gillans delivery and wit is so dry its dust, and her little touches to otherwise minor scenes truly elevates Dual's potential. Dual is a must-see.
Posted Apr 13, 2022
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5.5/10
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The Contractor
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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The Contractor showcases Chris Pine yet again as one of our most engaging actors, and though his reunion with Ben Foster deserved something heartier, it remains an entertaining enough watch.
Posted Mar 30, 2022
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6/10
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Sissy
(2022)
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Amanda Sink
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Sissy is a wickedly fun exploration of the unraveling obsession with social status and cancel culture.
Posted Mar 24, 2022
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8/10
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Bodies Bodies Bodies
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Halina Reijn has delivered a tense and audaciously hilarious horror flick. It might not revolutionize the genre, but Bodies Bodies Bodies deliciously leaves us with a taste of fresh blood in our mouths
Posted Mar 18, 2022
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5/10
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Bitch Ass
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Bitch Ass is not quite the slasher extraordinaire hes feared to be, but there is something in Bill Posley's eye that deserves a future in horror.
Posted Mar 17, 2022
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6/10
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The Prank
(2022)
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Aaron Peterson
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Though the second half stumbles a bit as it lacks that final act worthy of Morenos talents, it still serves as an entertaining cinematic fantasy. It also leaves us with one of the best performances of Rita Morenos career.
Posted Mar 16, 2022
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8.5/10
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X
(2022)
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Amanda Sink
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X is a uniquely chilling slasher horror with pristine gore, a brilliant cast, loads of fun, and will make anyone scream out loud.
Posted Mar 16, 2022
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