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Cody Allen

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Biography:

Cody Allen, a passionate film critic and entertainment writer based in Orlando, FL, holds qualifications in web design and social media marketing. When they're not writing about films, you can find them drinking way too much tea and listening to Taylor Swift.

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Plainclothes (2025) 83% A EDIT “Plainclothes isn’t an easy watch, but it’s an essential one. It’s a reminder of how much has changed—and how much hasn’t—for queer people navigating visibility and safety.” – InSession Film Sep 29, 2025 Full Review We Bury the Dead (2024) 86% EDIT “This isn’t a zombie movie. It’s a love letter written too late. A lullaby for the unloved dead.” – The Curb Sep 4, 2025 Full Review Fwends (2025) EDIT “Ultimately, Fwends is a quiet, heartfelt meditation on friendship’s fragile beauty.” – The Curb Aug 19, 2025 Full Review Americana (2025) 63% 7.5 EDIT “Americana isn’t perfect—but it is alive. It’s a film filled with flawed, messy, unforgettable characters whose humanity cuts through the myth. In a genre too often ruled by legend and symbol, that heartbeat feels like a quiet revolution.” – Geek Vibes Nation Aug 19, 2025 Full Review Scrap (2022) 98% EDIT “By the end, Scrap lingers with you not because of melodrama or spectacle but because of its humanity.” – The Curb Aug 15, 2025 Full Review GEN_ (2025) 100% EDIT “GEN_ is not just a film—it’s a call. A mirror. A gentle, devastating insistence that every person deserves the freedom to become. ” – The Curb Aug 13, 2025 Full Review Another Day in America (2024) 100% 4/5 EDIT “Another Day in America is a piercing, unflinching look at our fractured workplace and culture—one that demands your attention.” – fade in, breathe out (Substack) Aug 12, 2025 Full Review Harvest (2024) 74% 4/5 EDIT “Tsangari doesn’t give us catharsis, only the bitter truth: that history moves in cycles, and that the same displacements echo across centuries. ” – fade in, breathe out (Substack) Aug 10, 2025 Full Review Weapons (2025) 93% 4.5/5 EDIT “In a sea of horror films that often recycle the same old scares, Weapons is a bold, original breath of fresh, freezing air.” – fade in, breathe out (Substack) Aug 8, 2025 Full Review Freakier Friday (2025) 73% 4/5 EDIT “It’s a warm, silly, girl-powered romp that knows exactly what it is and embraces it fully. ” – fade in, breathe out (Substack) Aug 8, 2025 Full Review Bob Trevino Likes It (2024) 95% EDIT “You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. And when the credits roll, a quiet ache will settle in your chest—the kind that lingers, that pulls at something buried deep.” – fade in, breathe out (Substack) Aug 7, 2025 Full Review Black Bag (2025) 96% EDIT “It’s relentless, it’s hypnotic, and once it gets its hooks into you, there’s no turning back.” – fade in, breathe out (Substack) Aug 7, 2025 Full Review Cloud (2024) 93% EDIT “Cloud is an unnerving, genre-blurring ride that blends satire, suspense, and just enough chaos to keep you guessing.” – The Curb Aug 7, 2025 Full Review Rosetta (1999) 90% EDIT “Émilie Dequenne’s performance in Rosetta is a masterclass in subtlety and depth, capturing the essence of the character with a raw intensity that resonates long after the film ends.” – fade in, breathe out (Substack) Aug 7, 2025 Full Review Sinners (2025) 97% EDIT “Sinners is a film that aches, that sings, that bares its teeth. It’s messy—yes, even overly ambitious at times—but that mess is its heartbeat.” – fade in, breathe out (Substack) Aug 7, 2025 Full Review Death of a Unicorn (2025) 52% EDIT “Scharfman has crafted a debut film that takes you on a rollercoaster of bloody chaos, ridiculous humor, and enough absurdity to make Death of a Unicorn a totally unique cinematic experience. ” – fade in, breathe out (Substack) Aug 7, 2025 Full Review Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) 62% 2/5 EDIT “Happy Gilmore 2 could’ve been a heartwarming follow-up. Instead, it feels like a tired rerun with too many famous faces and not enough soul. ” – fade in, breathe out (Substack) Aug 6, 2025 Full Review Together (2025) 89% 2/5 EDIT “Together had potential, but it never pushes itself to be anything more than a gimmick. It’s not awful, but it’s definitely forgettable — except for the ending, which I’ll remember for all the wrong reasons. ” – fade in, breathe out (Substack) Aug 6, 2025 Full Review Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) 50% 2/5 EDIT “At this point, maybe what the dinosaurs—and we as an audience—really need is a break. Let the franchise rest. Let the awe return. Because until then, it's all roar and no bite. ” – fade in, breathe out (Substack) Aug 6, 2025 Full Review The Naked Gun (2025) 87% EDIT “Honestly? I had such a good time. It’s messy in the best way, full of weird little choices that make it feel alive. Not polished. Not safe. Just fun.” – The Curb Aug 5, 2025 Full Review Shaman (2024) 64% 9/10 EDIT “Shaman is a beautiful nightmare. ” – Geek Vibes Nation Aug 4, 2025 Full Review BTS Army: Forever We Are Young (2025) 10/10 EDIT “It’s a documentary, yes, but it’s also a love letter — to BTS, to ARMY, and to the beautiful, chaotic, life-changing journey we’ve all taken together.” – Geek Vibes Nation Aug 4, 2025 Full Review Acidman (2022) 82% 7/10 EDIT “Thomas Haden Church has given his best performance since Sideways; what he brings to the screen is such a delight to watch. ” – Geek Vibes Nation Aug 2, 2025 Full Review Suzume (2022) 96% 10/10 EDIT “Suzume is a captivating adventure that enchants the screen with its magical essence. ” – Geek Vibes Nation Aug 2, 2025 Full Review Everything Went Fine (2021) 91% 9/10 EDIT “Everything Went Fine is a film that speaks to the universal experience of loss, with all of its attendant emotions and complexities. ” – Geek Vibes Nation Aug 2, 2025 Full Review
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