Review
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ALL OF US STRANGERS – Review
Though January is notorious as a movie “dumping ground” with several forgettable big studio releases (often a mediocre horror...
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THE BOOK OF CLARENCE – Review
Director/writer Jeymes Samuel seems to have been inspired by those Hollywood’s long tradition of epic Biblical movies, like BEN...
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ROLE PLAY (2024) – Review
How do you make a “rom-com” centered around a long-time married couple (yes, they’ve got kids)? Well, one idea...
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THE BEEKEEPER – Review
By now, Jason Statham’s fans expect his movies to have a generous dose of over-the-top action sequences, with little...
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MEAN GIRLS (2024) – Review
Get ready for another “full circle film”, an IP (intellectual property) that began in one medium, was adapted to...
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THE NIGHT THEY CAME HOME – Review
THE NIGHT THEY CAME HOME is a western offering that is a pretty good recycling of several classic themes...
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AMERICAN FICTION – Review
Everyone wants to feel seen as who they are, not who others think they should be. In the smart,...
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NIGHT SWIM – Review
You know might feel really great, and completely relaxing, after surviving the often stressful end-of-the-year holidays? Why a refreshing...
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FERRARI – Review
And what’s that zooming toward the multiplex? Why, it’s yet another true-life sports film, and it’s comin’ in hot....
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THE BOYS IN THE BOAT – Review
As promised the onslaught of 2023 sports films marches, or in this case paddles, on. Hot on the heels...
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POOR THINGS – Review
Smart, clever and inventive, POOR THINGS is described by the filmmakers as “the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Emma...
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THE IRON CLAW – Review
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to …watch another sports-themed movie! Sheesh and people whine about a “glut” of superhero...
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MIGRATION – Review
It’s the big holiday weekend, and for many families, it’s the perfect time for a big getaway. Oh, we’re...
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REACHER: Season 2 – Review
Ever since “Reacher: Season One” hit the streamiverse (is that a word?), fans have been speculating and salivating about...
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CHICKEN RUN: DAWN OF THE NUGGET – Review
So, since we’re deep into the holiday season (the biggie is just ten days away), what better time to...
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THE OATH – Review
A historic drama about the descendants of two brothers from Egypt battling for control in North America, sounds like...
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CANDY CANE LANE – Review
CANDY CANE LANE is a light, pleasant little holiday treat, much like the candy its name suggests. The family...
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FALLEN LEAVES – Review
FALLEN LEAVES is a romantic comedy from Finland, with the driest of humor. Bone-dry does not cover it; this...
