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  • Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

    ★★★★

  • Lady Macbeth

    ★★★★★

  • I Love You Forever

    ★★★

  • Mickey 17

    ★★★★★

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  • Godmothered

    Godmothered

    ★★

    The concept behind Godmothered had more potential than the effort and heart that was actually put into the final product.  

    All Disney style with no Disney substance (to some this might sound like an oxymoron BUT they’ve proven they can make films with tons of heart in the past), the first half of the movie was a series of predictable tropes and low hanging jokes. 

    I am a fan of Jillian Bell but casting her as an earnest and…

  • The Devil All the Time

    The Devil All the Time

    ★★★★

    A bleak and atmospheric film that is captivating from start to finish, even with its slower paced storytelling. 

    The cinematography, direction, and acting were phenomenal in highlighting the generational tragedy spurred on by corrupted faith. Bill Skarsgård, Robert Pattinson, and Harry Melling in particular gave standout performances.

    The writing overall was great as the story was satisfying, contained, and thematically consistent; even with subtle details. Any weak points were elevated by the other creative and technical aspects at play.

    If…

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  • The King of Staten Island

    The King of Staten Island

    ★★★★

    Oftentimes, the way a film is marketed can directly contradict the subject matter of the film itself. This can potentially upset viewers who believed they had signed up for something else entirely. But The King of Staten Island was a pleasant surprise.

    Directed by Judd Apatow and co-written by/starring Pete Davidson, it was natural to expect something raunchier in nature. But while the laughs are fewer than expected (though the laughs that are there are GREAT), the film has a…

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