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4.5/5
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Transformers One
(2024)
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Andrew J. Salazar
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Transformers One is exactly what the franchise needs right now. Director Josh Cooley delivers a riveting original story told with great reverence and a level of maturity that will bring fans of all ages together.
Posted Sep 12, 2024
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3.5/5
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Piece By Piece
(2024)
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Beatrine Shahzad
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Though certainly a strange addition to the LEGO Animation universe, it somehow makes perfect sense. If you’re intrigued by the premise of a documentary told through LEGO or a fan of Pharrell Williams, Piece by Piece is definitely worth the time.
Posted Sep 12, 2024
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4/5
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Speak No Evil
(2024)
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Ernesto Valenzuela
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The critical changes to the original Danish film aren't a detriment to this Hollywood remake. Quite the contrary, 2024's Speak No Evil is a refreshing and bold retelling that is more than a worthy companion to the original film.
Posted Sep 10, 2024
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3/5
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We Live in Time
(2024)
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Tyler Taing
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Though it never achieves greatness, We Live in Time has the benefit of being the kind of romantic drama that certain audiences have been starved of for so long. Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh certainly deliver on that front.
Posted Sep 10, 2024
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5/5
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The Brutalist
(2024)
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Yasmine Kandil
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The Brutalist truly feels like a monumental moment in modern cinematic history that demands to be seen. Moreover, this gripping historical epic could very well mark the birth of a new auteur in filmmaker Brady Corbet.
Posted Sep 10, 2024
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4/5
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Joker: Folie à Deux
(2024)
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Ben Rolph
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Despite how controversial the musical elements could be and how less “thrilling” it is compared to 2019’s Joker, it’s better that the filmmakers chose to take a creative swing rather than be safe. Joker: Folie a Deux is an entirely unique anti-hero film.
Posted Sep 04, 2024
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2/5
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Wolfs
(2024)
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Ben Rolph
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Brad Pitt and George Clooney's first on-screen reunion in 16 years is failed by Jon Watts' unoriginal script and uninspired direction.
Posted Sep 04, 2024
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4.5/5
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Your Monster
(2024)
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Andrew J. Salazar
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Your Monster is unafraid to alienate viewers. The film is confident in its themes and ends on a note so high that makes you wish we would get more bizarre genre blends as brave as this.
Posted Sep 03, 2024
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4/5
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Sasquatch Sunset
(2024)
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Andrew J. Salazar
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Sasquatch Sunset highlights how endless natural wonders are hiding in plain sight, and you don’t need to be a Bigfoot to realize that.
Posted Sep 03, 2024
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4/5
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Lisa Frankenstein
(2024)
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Andrew J. Salazar
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Lisa Frankenstein is a colorful new entry in the “Good For Her” canon of horror films. It’s got the marks of an inspired director and a script that refuses to conform. Whatever small hiccups that are present can easily be forgiven because of this.
Posted Sep 03, 2024
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2.5/5
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Madame Web
(2024)
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Andrew J. Salazar
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Madame Web is destined for endless memes and the “so bad it’s good” treatment. People tried to do the same with Morbius, yet in this case, we have a movie that you can tell had a unique vision at first but was stumped by Sony’s usual studio antics.
Posted Sep 03, 2024
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4.5/5
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Dune: Part Two
(2024)
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Andrew J. Salazar
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It almost feels like a miracle that Denis Villeneuve got to make a Dune adaptation this bold and daring in the current studio system.
Posted Sep 03, 2024
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4/5
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Kung Fu Panda 4
(2024)
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Andrew J. Salazar
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While it may not be quite as amazing as the first two films, the inspired craftsmanship and sincere messages of Kung Fu Panda 4 make up for its few flaws.
Posted Sep 03, 2024
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3.5/5
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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
(2024)
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Andrew J. Salazar
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Here we have a kaiju film that is so confident and unashamed of its ambitions that even the fans who don’t prefer this style can at least say, “It’s not for me, but I can respect it.”
Posted Sep 03, 2024
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4.5/5
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Abigail
(2024)
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Andrew J. Salazar
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Abigail knows exactly what it wants to be and how to achieve it, you’re either riding on its wavelength or not. This type of sheer confidence is what the modern horror genre often lacks.
Posted Sep 03, 2024
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3.5/5
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
(2024)
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Andrew J. Salazar
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Despite a few hiccups, director Wes Ball successfully takes the Planet of the Apes franchise in a direction that’s filled with untapped potential. Aside from advancing the visual effects, this was the real test that Disney needed to accomplish.
Posted Sep 03, 2024
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4.5/5
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MaXXXine
(2024)
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Andrew J. Salazar
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When so many modern horror films often find themselves afraid of pushing barriers to avoid being labeled as exploitative, either with violence or subject matter, MaXXXine proves that you can do so in a way that brings out something valuable in the genre.
Posted Sep 03, 2024
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5/5
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
(2024)
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Andrew J. Salazar
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George Miller defies all expectations with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, a prequel that cements itself as a crucial piece of the Mad Max mythos. It’s hard to think of another modern prequel that significantly compliments its predecessor like this one does.
Posted Sep 03, 2024
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5/5
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Longlegs
(2024)
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Andrew J. Salazar
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Writer-director Osgood Perkins leaves a mark on modern horror with a picture that’s so disturbing that it will make you look twice the next time you’re by a dark corner. All signs point to Longlegs being a true classic.
Posted Sep 03, 2024
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4/5
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Twisters
(2024)
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Andrew J. Salazar
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Lee Isaac Chung’s Twisters is a disaster movie with a genuine heart and cinematic swagger that cannot be easily replicated. It's way more than a cash grab or just any other legacy sequel.
Posted Sep 03, 2024
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3/5
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Maria
(2024)
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Yasmine Kandil
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Angelina Jolie does her best to elevate Pablo Larraín’s Maria, but the weak script prevents the film from reaching the same heights as the director's previous two biopics, Spencer and Jackie.
Posted Sep 03, 2024
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3/5
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The Apprentice
(2024)
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Yasmine Kandil
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What the audience is left with is a serviceable cautionary tale that doesn’t reach the heights of other, more daring biopics. In truth, Sebastian Stan & the rest of the ensemble’s engrossing performances are the only reasons worth watching The Apprentice.
Posted Sep 02, 2024
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5/5
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Anora
(2024)
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Yasmine Kandil
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A rambunctious ride where the highest highs and lowest lows can be felt on a visceral level. The real cherry on top of Anora‘s brilliance, though, is birthing a true movie star in the impeccable Mikey Madison.
Posted Sep 02, 2024
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4/5
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Bird
(2024)
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Yasmine Kandil
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Andrea Arnold leaves us with the sentiment that the kids, regardless of life’s trivial circumstances, are going to be all right.
Posted Sep 02, 2024
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4.5/5
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Kinds of Kindness
(2024)
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Yasmine Kandil
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Kinds of Kindness takes great pleasure in toeing the line between realism and absurdism, and its script excels at examining human’s natural desires through an unfiltered lens.
Posted Sep 02, 2024
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3.5/5
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IF
(2024)
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Yasmine Kandil
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Each viewer will be able to take something rather emotional away from this family film’s reflections on the fleeting nature of childhood while also having an overall fun time at the movies.
Posted Sep 02, 2024
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2.5/5
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Argylle
(2024)
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Yasmine Kandil
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While not completely uninspired or tedious, the film does come off as rather lacklustre and artificial. The charm that usually exudes from Matthew Vaughn’s other works is just not present here.
Posted Sep 02, 2024
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3/5
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Saltburn
(2023)
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Yasmine Kandil
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In fully utilizing its stylish flare and top-class performances, the film desperately attempts to mask the fact that it’s simply a rehash of class examination that never even manages to formulate an argument for its motives.
Posted Sep 02, 2024
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4/5
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May December
(2023)
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Yasmine Kandil
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To the viewer, May December presents broken characters riddled with variations of pain and guilt, leaving it up to those watching what forgiveness or acceptance they deserve.
Posted Sep 02, 2024
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4/5
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Origin
(2023)
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Yasmine Kandil
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Wilkerson’s personal story in this narrative format adds fascinating subtext about generational guilt and the responsibilities to continue fighting for justice against the caste systems that still plague the world.
Posted Sep 02, 2024
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5/5
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Priscilla
(2023)
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Yasmine Kandil
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The movie never skews from Priscilla’s perspective at any given point, loyally upholding the authorship of her life story.
Posted Sep 02, 2024
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3/5
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Maestro
(2023)
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Yasmine Kandil
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No matter the verdict, it is hard to deny that star and director Bradley Cooper exudes passion for this fearless love story, which is half the battle.
Posted Sep 02, 2024
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3.5/5
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
(2024)
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Ben Rolph
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is pretty safe for a legacy sequel, but director Tim Burton proves that his signature creative touch hasn't lost its magic.
Posted Aug 28, 2024
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3.5/5
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The Crow
(2024)
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Bill Bria
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The Crow (2024) is flawed and will probably not win over diehard fans of the classic 1994 movie, but it’s the bright spots in between those flaws that keep it from being dull or forgettable
Posted Aug 22, 2024
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3.5/5
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Your Lucky Day
(2023)
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James Preston Poole
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Your Lucky Day is the consummate kind of low-budget independent film that showcases the talent of its cast, tells an engaging story, and doesn’t take too much time doing so, foreshadowing a promising career for its writer-director Daniel Brown.
Posted Aug 22, 2024
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4/5
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Totally Killer
(2023)
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James Preston Poole
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Will this be anyone’s new favorite horror film? Doubtful, but it might be someone’s new favorite comedy. It boasts loads of genuine heart and a snappy sense of humor, resulting in a great comfort watch for many going forward.
Posted Aug 22, 2024
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3/5
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V/H/S/85
(2023)
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James Preston Poole
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As a combination of short films, V/H/S/85 goes down fine. That’s all. A couple of them are great examples of the anthology format, one is so well done you wish there was more, and another feels like it outright didn’t understand the assignment.
Posted Aug 22, 2024
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3.5/5
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Pet Sematary: Bloodlines
(2023)
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James Preston Poole
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The atmosphere is thick, the performers show up, and it works as a supplementary text to a staple horror novel. In other words, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines is much better than it has any right to be.
Posted Aug 22, 2024
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4/5
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The Exorcist: Believer
(2023)
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James Preston Poole
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In an age where legacy sequels are pumped out like clockwork, having one come out with a personality of any kind is a miracle. That miracle is twofold, as The Exorcist: Believer represents another inspired franchise revival for David Gordon Green.
Posted Aug 22, 2024
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4/5
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The Toxic Avenger
(2023)
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James Preston Poole
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Completely discarding an expectation for a more sanitized take on the character, Blair’s new vision for The Toxic Avenger is an unhinged off-color extravaganza just about guaranteed to divide audiences.
Posted Aug 22, 2024
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2.5/5
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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
(2023)
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James Preston Poole
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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts works as a passable blockbuster, but a lack of real ambition or personality leaves it as possibly the least interesting of the franchise.
Posted Aug 22, 2024
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5/5
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
(2023)
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James Preston Poole
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a triumph of a sequel, a triumph of a comic-book film, of animation, and so much more that takes every single aspect of the first film, remixes it, and improves upon it.
Posted Aug 22, 2024
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4/5
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Fast X
(2023)
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James Preston Poole
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Fast X is big dumb fun in its purest form, an example of a troubled production turning into a diamond under pressure. Guilty or not, there’s no mistaking the pleasure at the center of Fast X.
Posted Aug 22, 2024
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4.5/5
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BlackBerry
(2023)
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James Preston Poole
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Giving the turbulent tale of one of America’s first smartphone’s rise and fall an appropriately rollicking biopic, Matt Johnson transforms what could’ve been a dry visual representation of a Wikipedia article into a mini tech epic.
Posted Aug 22, 2024
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4/5
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie
(2023)
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James Preston Poole
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The iconic plumber’s big screen re-do is a proud celebration of the character’s appeal.
Posted Aug 22, 2024
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4/5
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Air
(2023)
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James Preston Poole
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Gathering together an embarrassment of behind and in-front-of-the-camera talent, Ben Affleck uses earnest thematic depth and strong period detail to turn a story about a business deal into something much more poignant.
Posted Aug 22, 2024
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3.5/5
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
(2023)
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James Preston Poole
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While its pervasive humor may prove unwieldy at times, Dungeons & Dragon: Honor Among Thieves captures the euphoric chaos of a D&D campaign between friends with gusto, serving up a solid blockbuster in its own right.
Posted Aug 22, 2024
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4.5/5
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Scream VI
(2023)
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James Preston Poole
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In every way, Scream VI is an improvement from its limp predecessor. Using the franchise’s prolonged nature to its advantage, rather than treating it as an elephant in the room, Radio Silence finally injects real honest-to-god new blood into Scream.
Posted Aug 22, 2024
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4/5
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birth/rebirth
(2023)
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James Preston Poole
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birth/rebirth repurposes old parts to create new life.
Posted Aug 22, 2024
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5/5
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Fair Play
(2023)
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James Preston Poole
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Turning this power-driven human drama into a sweaty palm, pulse-pounding thriller may be one of the most subversive moves we’ve seen a filmmaker make recently.
Posted Aug 22, 2024
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