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5 months ago
As a film fan by birth and a movie critic by profession, I take no pleasure in stating what needs to be said: it’s time for Martin Scorsese to hang up his director’s hat for good. He admittedly is one of the all-time greats and one of the most... Read the full review »
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As a body of work, science fiction is usually most appreciated by those who are highly educated and more curious than the average person. It’s not an elite genre, but it’s one that thinkers tend to gravitate towards. “The Creator” manages... Read the full review »
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The complex, existential themes in co-directors Cru Ennis and Lee Roy Kunz’s “Deliver Us” are sophisticated and thought-provoking, which makes it even more disappointing that the film isn’t well-executed overall. This theological horror th... Read the full review »
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5 months ago
The moody, melancholy undercurrent that can sometimes permeate the holiday season is masterfully expressed in “The Holdovers,” a story that’s brimming with themes of loneliness, grief, and regret. Although this is a film that deals with the... Read the full review »
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5 months ago
NYAD (2023)

NYAD (2023)

7 / 10
It’s uncommon to see a film completely nail the ins and outs of a complex female friendship, but “Nyad” features one of the more authentic portrayals I’ve seen in a long time. This rousing movie is touching, inspiring, and entertaining, ev... Read the full review »
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Haunting, brooding, and disquieting, “A Guide to Becoming an Elm Tree” is a micro-budget independent film that finds profound meaning in its ghostly tale. Co-director Adam and Skye Mann concoct an atmospheric, slow burning, eerie Irish folk fa... Read the full review »
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The power dynamics between men and women weigh heavy on “The Royal Hotel,” a nontraditional horror thriller from director and co-writer Kitty Green. This isn’t a slasher flick, jump scare bonanza, or gorefest, however, but a film where the r... Read the full review »
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Devotees of haunted houses and all things horror will get a kick out of director Quinn Monahan‘s “Spooktacular!,” a fanboy documentary about America’s first Halloween theme park, Spooky World. The film tells the story of David Bertolino an... Read the full review »
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5 months ago
Using the term “hard-hitting” to describe writer/director Demián Rugna‘s “When Evil Lurks” doesn’t even get close to characterizing what lies ahead for viewers of this savage, ruthless horror thriller. This tale of disturbing demonic... Read the full review »
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5 months ago
Director trio Miri Navasky, Maeve O’Boyle, and Karen O’Connor’s’s documentary “Joan Baez I Am A Noise” is a fascinating, poignant, and detailed portrait of a legendary folk artist coming to terms with the end of her celebrated musical... Read the full review »
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“Blood for Dust” is the type of generic crime thriller that not only has a forgettable title, but is something that you won’t remember watching a week later. That doesn’t mean it’s a stinker, though, and Rod Blackhurst’s strong directi... Read the full review »
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In art and literature, the vast wilderness of the American West is often romanticized in a way that paints it as an expansive land of beauty and opportunity. That’s why “Butcher’s Crossing,” adapted for the screen from John Williams’ 196... Read the full review »
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5 months ago
Science fiction thriller “No One Will Save You” is a pretty good movie, at least for the first half. It’s the final 40 minutes that greatly test the patience of the audience. What starts out as a thrilling alien invasion story with legitimat... Read the full review »
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5 months ago
I can’t think of many people who don’t love a story where the little guy takes down a crooked Goliath. That’s why “Dumb Money,” a fictionalized retelling of the true story of small investors who challenged Wall Street by turning GameStop... Read the full review »
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5 months ago
“The Retirement Plan” is a throwaway action movie that’s also highly entertaining. The production values are poor, the story is uncomplicated, and the supporting cast is weak. But if you go expecting the bare minimum, you’ll be delightfull... Read the full review »
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5 months ago
My first thought that came to mind about “Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person” is that it reminds me of a film that was birthed from a marriage of Wes Anderson and Jean-Luc Godard. This art house, vampire coming-of-age story fr... Read the full review »
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5 months ago
When the whole film franchise was already fatigued, it seems like a given that another Equalizer sequel would be a completely pointless exercise. Yet here we are with “The Equalizer 3,” a sparse, boring sequel that feels even more impotent tha... Read the full review »
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5 months ago
Liam Neeson certainly has a type of movie role, and he’s not slowing down with making action thrillers. While he isn’t doing as many physical stunts, he still has a screen presence that seems to appeal to just about everybody. He’s the only... Read the full review »
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5 months ago
The innocuous teen romance “Love in Taipei” is a sweet young adult story that will appeal to those seeking a cute little fluff of a movie. It’s predictable, bland, and may lack substance, but this coming of age story about finding your cultu... Read the full review »
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5 months ago
Fans of movies about the little guy who comes out on top will want to pop the champagne for director Neill Blomkamp‘s “Gran Turismo” and its perfectly formulated underdog narrative. While it’s based on a true story about car racing and vid... Read the full review »