'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl' has two issues that kind of hold it back from greatness in my eyes. One, the film falls into the trap of making its point a bit too early into its run time. Perhaps this is because it's kind of spelled out in the trailer, but I felt the film's examination of familial silence in the face of sexual abuse was conveyed powerfully and pretty early on. The result is that the film ends up…
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The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie 2024
I fully understand why everyone is riled up about Warner Bros. canning certain films. It isn't conducive to the promotion of the arts and does hurt artists in the long run. That said, I do fear at times that this crusade against WB could lead to the placement of certain projects on a pedestal even when they are just okay; not bad, but not great enough to warrant lionization. I fear that may have happened to 'The Day the Earth…
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Love Again 2023
I firmly believe that whether or not people like this movie is going to hinge on whether or not you can suspend your disbelief in terms of Mira's (Priyanka Chopra) reaction to finding out the truth, and the things that follow. If you're into cheesy movies or are willing to let yourself get wrapped up in the romance in spite of admittedly awkward third-act plotting this movie will delight you. If not, you probably won't enjoy it as much as…
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Trap 2024
'Trap' feels like if M. Night Shyamalan directed 'Psycho', and I do mean that as a compliment! This is a very breezy and refreshingly straightforward movie from the famed twisty director (though, he definitely still has some surprises up his sleeve). Even with some contrivances and really awkward dialogue, 'Trap' is exciting and very fun!
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