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B+
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Last Stop Larrimah
(2023)
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Ross Bonaime
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Last Stop Larrimah works as a captivating, twisty mystery that intentionally gets lost in the bush at times, but it also is a story of not getting lost in the past, and the resilience of small towns like this.
Posted Mar 17, 2023
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B+
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Mustache
(2023)
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Erick Massoto
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Mustache is a greatly enjoyable ride that, albeit too short, is able to make valid points about getting raised in the mid-90s, a time when most parents weren’t really concerned about their kids’ mental health — or their own, for that matter.
Posted Mar 17, 2023
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B
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Wildflower
(2022)
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Emily Bernard
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Despite feeling overcrowded and at times unevenly paced, Wildflower is a warm coming-of-age tale that amplifies the stories of underrepresented groups in the media.
Posted Mar 17, 2023
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B+
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The Magician's Elephant
(2023)
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Arezou Amin
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A charming family film with a hopeful message at the heart.
Posted Mar 17, 2023
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C
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Boston Strangler
(2023)
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Emma Kiely
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Even two of the most established actors working today can’t salvage the shoddy script.
Posted Mar 16, 2023
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C-
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods
(2023)
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Ross Bonaime
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Between a sequence that feels like a direct Skittles commercial, and a pandering attempt to bring another hero into this film, Fury of the Gods will likely leave you rolling your eyes more than it’ll have you cheering or laughing.
Posted Mar 15, 2023
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B+
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John Wick: Chapter 4
(2023)
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Ross Bonaime
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John Wick: Chapter 4 brings this part of the story to a close with some of the most unhinged action scenes ever put on screen, but shows that there’s still so much to do within this world. Yeah, I’m thinking John Wick is back, and better than ever.
Posted Mar 15, 2023
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A-
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Frybread Face and Me
(2023)
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Therese Lacson
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On paper, the film is quite a simple concept, but Luther takes the building blocks of a strong coming-of-age story and builds something that will undoubtedly leave you feeling warm and fuzzy on the inside.
Posted Mar 15, 2023
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B-
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Satan Wants You
(2023)
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Therese Lacson
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It might have worked stronger as a docuseries, but as is, it is still an impressive telling of a disturbing time in American history.
Posted Mar 15, 2023
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A
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Peak Season
(2023)
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Emily Bernard
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At just around 80 minutes, Peak Season manages to craft a heartfelt, authentic, and endearing portrayal of friendship that will not only entertain, but will provoke some thought, too.
Posted Mar 14, 2023
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B-
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Bloody Hell
(2023)
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Marco Vito Oddo
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Bloody Hell’s faulty rhythm doesn’t stop it from being an essential exploration of gender and sexuality.
Posted Mar 14, 2023
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B
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Cora Bora
(2023)
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Emily Bernard
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Cora Bora is a bit of a surprise first leading role for Stalter as it's a comedy that’s soaked in heartache, trauma, and self-discovery. It’s a vehicle that proves she can not only make us laugh, but make us feel some feelings, too.
Posted Mar 13, 2023
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C
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The Long Game
(2023)
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Therese Lacson
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The Long Game isn't awful, it's perfectly serviceable as a sports flick about an inspiring all-American team, but that's all that it is: it's fine. There's little to write home about and it feels like a case of unfulfilled potential.
Posted Mar 13, 2023
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B-
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A Disturbance in The Force
(2023)
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Ross Bonaime
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A Disturbance in the Force ends up being a celebration of Star Wars and its history, even in its weirdest forms
Posted Mar 13, 2023
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B
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If You Were the Last
(2023)
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Robert Taylor
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It's all a little cutesy, but ultimately it works thanks to the winning performances from Chao and Mackie.
Posted Mar 13, 2023
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B
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Parachute
(2023)
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Nate Richard
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It's not without its shortcomings, but Snow's passion is always there.
Posted Mar 13, 2023
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B-
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National Anthem
(2023)
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Nate Richard
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National Anthem may at times feel a bit too simple, but the craftsmanship and the core performances are enough to make it worth a watch
Posted Mar 12, 2023
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B-
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Down Low
(2023)
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Maggie Lovitt
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If you set aside the story that plays out in the undercurrents of Down Low, and focus on the outlandish, brash, and delightful hijinks, audiences will certainly have a blast with this one.
Posted Mar 12, 2023
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B
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Late Night With the Devil
(2023)
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Chase Hutchinson
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When Late Night with the Devil casts off the tenuous bindings it is using to hold back chaos, it arrives at something more frightfully fun.
Posted Mar 11, 2023
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B+
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Late Bloomers
(2023)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Late Bloomers may not be a revolutionary tale, but its execution makes it a clear standout within this specific sub-genre of nihilistic millennial dread.
Posted Mar 11, 2023
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A
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Scream
(1996)
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Chase Hutchinson
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Even as the sequels get bigger and bigger, the inventiveness of this first one will stand the test of time.
Posted Mar 10, 2023
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D
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65
(2023)
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Chase Hutchinson
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Though there are movies that are worse than 65, it is part of a select few that manage to utterly and completely squander their own potential.
Posted Mar 10, 2023
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B+
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Moving On
(2022)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Moving On is yet another tour de force for Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, who once again prove that they are a force to be reckoned with.
Posted Mar 08, 2023
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B+
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Scream VI
(2023)
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Ross Bonaime
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Scream VI might be a sequel to a requel, but this franchise still finds new ways to feel original in its approach to this world.
Posted Mar 08, 2023
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B-
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Champions
(2023)
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Ross Bonaime
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Bobby Farrelly sticks to his comedic sensibilities, creating an endearing comedy that doesn’t need to break from the formula of similar films that have come before.
Posted Mar 07, 2023
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B
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Unicorn Wars
(2022)
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Marco Vito Oddo
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This animated epic is a surreal cinematic experience that contrasts the cuteness of teddy bears with the horror of war.
Posted Mar 07, 2023
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B-
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A Little White Lie
(2023)
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Emily Bernard
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Despite being a bit tonally uneven, A Little White Lie is a lovable indie dramedy led by the always delightful Michael Shannon and Kate Hudson that is worth bookmarking.
Posted Mar 03, 2023
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C
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Limbo
(2023)
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Marco Vito Oddo
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t’s a commendable cinematic effort, but Limbo falls short when it comes to actually telling an engaging story.
Posted Mar 02, 2023
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B-
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#Manhole
(2023)
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Marco Vito Oddo
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By the time #Manhole’s script reveals some of its biggest secrets, the best thing is not to overthink the logic of the whole situation and just have fun.
Posted Mar 02, 2023
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B
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Suzume
(2022)
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Marco Vito Oddo
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Despite its flaws, Suzume remains a great addition to Shinkai's growing list of cinematic successes.
Posted Mar 02, 2023
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A
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Hello Dankness
(2022)
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Marco Vito Oddo
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Hello Dankness is a glorious ode to the power re-editing has to change meaning and reorganize a story. So, in this case, I am not ashamed of embracing the cliché and saying you've never seen a film quite like this one before.
Posted Mar 02, 2023
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B+
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Palm Trees and Power Lines
(2022)
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Chase Hutchinson
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Even though it can feel like it is a little lost towards the end as it expands far beyond the original short, that is by design. It almost serves as a tragically poetic mirroring of how Lea herself is lost as she tries to piece her life back together.
Posted Mar 02, 2023
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D
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Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre
(2023)
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Robert Taylor
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Operation Fortune feels like a movie fighting with itself over what it wants to be — so much so that almost every actor in the cast seems to have a different idea about what kind of movie they're appearing in.
Posted Mar 01, 2023
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D
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Children of the Corn
(2023)
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Marco Vito Oddo
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Moyer’s acting might not be enough to save Children of the Corn, but it unquestionably elevates the experience. So, fans who feel the urge to watch every new franchise installment have at least that to look forward to.
Posted Feb 27, 2023
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B+
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Afire
(2023)
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Marco Vito Oddo
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it's impossible to get out of Afire's screening feeling indifferent to the beauty Petzold's built in this small slice of the world.
Posted Feb 24, 2023
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C
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The Plough
(2023)
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Marco Vito Oddo
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There’s a big chance The Plough becomes nothing more than a drag for people expecting more than a quiet meditation that’s too particular to properly resonate with the public.
Posted Feb 24, 2023
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B
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Luther: The Fallen Sun
(2023)
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Carly Lane
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Ultimately, The Fallen Sun proves that Idris Elba never needed to be James Bond when he could just be DCI John Luther.
Posted Feb 24, 2023
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A-
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Juniper
(2021)
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Erick Massoto
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Juniper is a tough watch that constantly reminds us that, for some people, life is a collection of regrets, unsaid words, and failed relationships.
Posted Feb 24, 2023
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A
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The Quiet Girl
(2022)
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Emma Kiely
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An Cailín Ciúin is one of the most masterful meditations on childhood, family, and love. The final scene is somehow so hopeful yet so devastating
Posted Feb 24, 2023
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B+
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Bruiser
(2022)
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Chase Hutchinson
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Though Bruiser doesn’t provide any easy resolutions, it's a beautifully shot work that grapples with fatherhood, masculinity, and growing up that emerges as a fittingly flawed cinematic gem.
Posted Feb 24, 2023
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C
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We Have a Ghost
(2023)
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Chase Hutchinson
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Neither wacky enough to be a winning comedy nor clever enough to be a horror sendup, We Have a Ghost is a film that leaves little to grasp onto as it all just ends up slipping through your fingers.
Posted Feb 24, 2023
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A-
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Creed III
(2023)
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Ross Bonaime
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With Creed III, Jordan is learning from what has been done before and bringing this series into an entirely new generation, evolving this world in a way that makes it feel entirely new again.
Posted Feb 24, 2023
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B
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Cocaine Bear
(2023)
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Ross Bonaime
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Simply put, Cocaine Bear is exactly what you want. It's a film that knows that it's ludicrous and relishes in the wildness of watching a cocaine-fueled bear go nuts on Blood Mountain.
Posted Feb 23, 2023
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C
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Dune
(1984)
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Chase Hutchinson
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Be it when Sir Patrick Stewart goes into battle with a pug or Sting appears in a space speedo, there is plenty of oddity to this eccentric adaptation.
Posted Feb 23, 2023
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B-
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Perpetrator
(2023)
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Marco Vito Oddo
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Perpetrator is too scattered and uneven to become the next horror hit. However, fans of the genre looking to take a trippy stroll through a blood and campy landscape will be well served with Reeder’s anti-slasher.
Posted Feb 23, 2023
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C+
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Disco Boy
(2023)
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Marco Vito Oddo
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While Disco Boy is gorgeous to look at, a more coherent script would have done wonders to hold the movie together.
Posted Feb 22, 2023
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A-
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Femme
(2023)
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Marco Vito Oddo
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Femme is not always an easy watch due to its heavy themes. Still, with a tight 90-minute run packed with intricate characters, it's a thriller you don't want to miss.
Posted Feb 22, 2023
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B+
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The Survival of Kindness
(2022)
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Marco Vito Oddo
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The Survival of Kindness might be too abstract for its own good, a creative decision that will alienate a good part of its potential audience. Still, this is a remarkable return for de Heer.
Posted Feb 21, 2023
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A
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Inside
(2023)
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Marco Vito Oddo
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Everything is glued together by another Dafoe performance that proves he’s one of the greatest actors of all time, especially when given enough room to tap into the lunacy of his characters.
Posted Feb 20, 2023
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B+
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Ingeborg Bachmann - Journey into the Desert
(2023)
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Marco Vito Oddo
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When so many biopics end in disasters, it is definitely worth praising a refreshing take on the genre, especially when it focuses on a woman who’s equally complicated and fascinating.
Posted Feb 20, 2023
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