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“Air” is a sports marketing drama that delivers satisfying entertainment with a feel-good, universal appeal. Never would I have guessed that a film about business deals and shoe marketing would be so engaging, but this true story about the gam... Read the full review »
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Based on the legendary role-playing game, “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” is nothing like what I anticipated and much better than I expected. This irresistible fantasy adventure has a healthy dose of good humor, playful charm, and is... Read the full review »
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I don’t need to tell you that the violent action in “John Wick: Chapter 4” is over the top. If you’re aware of the popular neo-noir action thriller franchise, you know that already. If you’re a fan of the smartly dressed, ass kicking ant... Read the full review »
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With all the controversy surrounding “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” I began to hesitate to write a review. For many reasons, it’s the DC superhero movie that people either embrace with love or love to hate. I was a big fan of the first “Shaza... Read the full review »
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You probably would expect a film about the origins of a simple stacking block computer game to be bland and dry, but director Jon S. Baird and writer Noah Pink give “Tetris” the glossy Hollywood treatment. The movie tells the unbelievable true... Read the full review »
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When it comes to boxing movies, it can sometimes feel like there are few stories left to be told. What works so well about “Creed III” is that instead of being a laser-focused sports story, co-writers Keenan Coogler and Zach Baylin‘s script... Read the full review »
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There’s a bear high on mass quantities of illegal drugs that is going on a murderous rampage in a Tennessee state park in “Cocaine Bear,” an absolutely awful action / horror movie from director Elizabeth Banks. I understand with a premise li... Read the full review »
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When it comes to their Marvel properties, there’s this slightly morbid insistence by Disney to tie every teeny tiny detail of previous movies, television shows, and character arcs together in obsessive fashion. It’s becoming such an uncontroll... Read the full review »
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It may still be early in the year, but “Mafia Mamma” is a definite contender for worst film of 2023. This vapid comedy (from director Catherine Hardwicke) feels like it was crafted by a soccer mom groupthink, with a ridiculous fantasy story th... Read the full review »
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Science Fiction stories are almost always interesting or intellectually stimulating, and on paper, the idea behind “The Pod Generation” sounds like a good premise. This female-focused satire of how technology, consumerism, nature, and detached... Read the full review »
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The world of the unknown as seen through the eyes of a former circus donkey is poignantly visualized in “EO,” director and co-writer Jerzy Skolimowski‘s deeply affecting, contemplative film. The story follows the animal as he navigates throu... Read the full review »
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Early in writer / director Damien Chazelle‘s “Babylon,” there is a repulsive scene of an elephant letting loose a bout of explosive diarrhea directly into a man’s face. This probably should have been my cue to walk out, as I was worried th... Read the full review »
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Poetic and contemplative, writer / director Charlotte Wells‘ feature debut “Aftersun” is an elegant, heartbreaking story of the strong bond between a father and his daughter. This touching film is shot on 35 mm film, which gives it a vintag... Read the full review »
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“The Son” tells the story of a broken family struggling to support their son when he has a full-blown mental health crisis. Based on director Florian Zeller‘s stage play and adapted for the screen by Christopher Hampton, this intense family... Read the full review »
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A traditional documentary of the cinéma vérité variety, “All That Breathes” is a beautiful story of human kindness towards winged creatures. The film tells the story of two brothers who run a bird hospital in India that’s dedicated to res... Read the full review »
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The visually dazzling “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” is a swashbuckling adventure with heart that has just as much substance as it does style. From the high-stakes, emotional story and beautifully directed action scenes to the terrific voice p... Read the full review »
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“RRR” is one of those movies where just about everyone who watches it, loves it. It’s an over-the-top historical spectacle about a violent uprising in 1920s India, offering a fictitious retelling of real events. This international blockbuste... Read the full review »
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I’ve seen thousands of films in my life, but none has ever felt as demanding of its audience than writer / director Todd Field‘s “Tár,” an intense, dialogue-heavy exploration of one woman’s self-destruction of her illustrious career and... Read the full review »
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The strange and unusual “Pearl,” a prequel to writer / director Ti West‘s “X”, is a different kind of slasher film. Creating an origin story for the title villain, the film tells the history of a farm girl dreamer with a serious mean str... Read the full review »
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There’s no better filmmaker to usher back in the modern age of must-see blockbuster entertainment than James Cameron, and his “Avatar: The Way of Water” is the most visually incredible film I have ever seen. This gorgeous, technically advanc... Read the full review »
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Ti West is a great visual director, and you can count on his films looking polished and amazing. Such is the case with “X,” the first film in his series of slashers (including the prequel, “Pearl,” and the upcoming “MaXXXine,” which is... Read the full review »
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With a story about the need for human connection and the power of cinema, “Empire of Light” should have been a total winner from start to finish. Written and directed by Sam Mendes, the film is riddled with too many subplots and so many proble... Read the full review »
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Director Edward Berger‘s screen adaptation of the noted novel “All Quiet on the Western Front” is a timely, effective interpretation of Erich Maria Remarque’s classic story. This beautiful and brutal film features gorgeous cinematography,... Read the full review »
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Director and co-writer Park Chan-wook‘s “Decision to Leave” is a slow-burn story of obsession, desire, and murder. This richly layered noir film offers a stylish homage to Hitchcock thrillers with its impressive visuals and intricate storyte... Read the full review »
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“Emancipation” is exploitative in the most unpleasant way. Director Antoine Fuqua‘s film is inspired by a true story, but by mingling various genres (thriller, action, historical drama) and with a needlessly Oscar-baity performance from Will... Read the full review »
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The warning for parents is right there in the title of “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” a visually stunning animated film that is not made for children. By including the name of the director (who is responsible for sinister titles like “P... Read the full review »
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Important subject matter doesn’t always translate to a good movie, and “She Said” is a botched attempt at retelling the true story of two New York Times reporters who took down the infamous Hollywood abuser, Harvey Weinstein. It’s somethin... Read the full review »
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Writer / director Ruben Östlund‘s wickedly sharp black comedy “Triangle of Sadness” offers a biting satire of everything from gender roles, capitalist society, corruption of power, modern masculinity, and the social hierarchies that result... Read the full review »
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The greatest asset of writer / director James Gray‘s “Armageddon Time” is its simplicity. Gray doesn’t need an elaborate narrative to tell his autobiographical coming-of-age story and instead captures it perfectly on a small scale. Taking... Read the full review »
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I suppose you can call it an ambitious undertaking for writer / director Noah Baumbach to make a movie out of a novel that so many have deemed “unfilmable,” but there’s something about “White Noise,” his screen adaptation of Don DeLillo�... Read the full review »
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“Violent Night” is what happens when you cross “Bad Santa” with “Die Hard,” and the end result is pretty much as awesome as it sounds. This violent, edgy, and sarcastic action flick is so much fun that it deserves a seat at the holiday... Read the full review »
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A strong stomach and impeccable gag reflex isn’t all that’s needed when viewing “Bones and All”: it would be helpful if you brought along a great deal of patience. Director Luca Guadagnino‘s screen adaptation of the 2015 Camille DeAngeli... Read the full review »
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“The Menu” tells the story of a once-in-a-lifetime meal gone horribly wrong. Co-written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy and directed by Mark Mylod, the film isn’t quite as smart or sophisticated as it thinks it is when it comes to attempts to s... Read the full review »
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As far as unremarkable Christmas films go, “Spirited” manages to rise slightly above the rest. This crowded spectacle of a movie features catchy original tunes from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (the songwriting duo responsible for “The Greates... Read the full review »
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When it comes to good reasons to make a sequel to a beloved classic movie, “nostalgia” should never top the list. Yet here we are with the forgettable “A Christmas Story Christmas,” an unnecessary, unwanted, and unneeded follow-up to 1983�... Read the full review »
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Even if you didn’t personally know chef Charlie Trotter, who was one of the greatest culinary artists in the world, you’ll likely recognize his name (or at least the unfortunate reputation that comes with it). Revered by foodies and gourmands,... Read the full review »
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