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4.5/5
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Weapons
(2025)
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John Daniel Tangalin
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Ultimately, Weapons will not prepare anyone for the kind of rabbit hole it creates for itself—no, not even in the fan theories that only scratch the surface of batshit craziness.
Posted Oct 24, 2025
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Kiss of the Spider Woman
(2025)
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Kit Stone
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...the film fuses sharp storytelling, tender emotion, and Old Hollywood magic that serves as an ode to cinematic escape.
Posted Oct 13, 2025
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One Battle After Another
(2025)
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Kit Stone
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The press conference for the film platformed the Black women as if they were the glue that holds the story together. But in a near-three-hour runtime, all their characters don’t receive the context they deserve.
Posted Sep 30, 2025
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3/5
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Eddington
(2025)
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John Daniel Tangalin
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There are a myriad things that can go wrong in Eddington, and Aster deliberately chooses the worst beats. I understand that it’s all satire, but it reaches almost unfathomable extremes.
Posted Jul 24, 2025
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4/5
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Wolf Man
(2025)
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John Daniel Tangalin
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We are no longer living within the nuclear family era that the 1930s to ’50s are known for. No one is prepared for the socio-politico-economic atmosphere heading into self-destruction.
Posted Jul 18, 2025
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4.5/5
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Terrifier 3
(2024)
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John Daniel Tangalin
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Leone smoothly transitions from a focus on folklore to a focus on religion, done almost as if to present the human struggle to have characters forgive themselves for their past misfortunes.
Posted Jul 18, 2025
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4/5
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Alien: Romulus
(2024)
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John Daniel Tangalin
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In an era of sickness so detrimental, we have to cover our mouths from catching it, measure body temperatures, and be apprehensive about unfamiliar substances. Viewers will be eerily reminded that time catches up to us all.
Posted Jul 18, 2025
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5/5
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Longlegs
(2024)
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John Daniel Tangalin
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The environment is gothic at times, and the occult aspect is what lends ethos to Longlegs as a film, with anxiety, fear, and trauma as pathos to hold it all in place.
Posted Jul 18, 2025
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4.5/5
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Inside Out 2
(2024)
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John Daniel Tangalin
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Inside Out 2 is full of emotional stakes and consequently plays into the character traits of its human figure. Despite being hefty in minutiae, the film can be quite overwhelming in the thesis argument it seeks to convey.
Posted Jul 18, 2025
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5/5
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Love Lies Bleeding
(2024)
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John Daniel Tangalin
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Love Lies Bleeding is faultless work. From the appearances to the music to the performances to the writing, not to mention Jena Malone and Anna Baryshnikov in supporting roles—and they both deserve far more screen time than allotted.
Posted Jul 18, 2025
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Lemonade Blessing
(2025)
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Kit Stone
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'Lemonade Blessing' is a coming-of-age tale about the journey of self-discovery, but Merola avoids easy answers and opts for relatable moments that capture the awkward anguish of adolescence.
Posted Jun 30, 2025
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Thunderbolts*
(2025)
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Kit Stone
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...Pugh and Pullman deliver visceral performances that’ll bruise your heart.
Posted May 02, 2025
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The Threesome
(2025)
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Kit Stone
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Imbued with warmth, The Threesome is a winsome film that invites us to peek into the lives of three individuals on their journey through uncertainty to hope and joy. And if nothing else, it’s a playful PSA for contraceptives.
Posted Mar 24, 2025
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One of Them Days
(2025)
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Kit Stone
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... a low-key heartfelt comedy with ‘90s fervor. Palmer and SZA are the perfect comedy foils to bring this one-day escapade to life.
Posted Jan 17, 2025
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The Fire Inside
(2024)
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Kit Stone
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Though the film slows to end at a point where it should’ve begun, we gain enough insight into the fighter’s life to recognize her struggle and apply her fortitude to our own lives.
Posted Dec 31, 2024
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3
(2024)
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Kit Stone
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Encased in laugh-out-loud action, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is a heartfelt story about navigating grief. Will you cry watching a Sonic film? You might.
Posted Dec 19, 2024
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Skincare
(2024)
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Kit Stone
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'Skincare' might remind viewers of the classic To Die For — a gritty sometimes satirical thriller that reminds us that beauty is only skin deep.
Posted Aug 15, 2024
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Oddity
(2024)
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Kit Stone
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Oddity will keep you interested and reward your intrigue with at least a few jump scares.
Posted Jul 26, 2024
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Twisters
(2024)
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Kit Stone
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Twisters’ greatest strength lies in not trying to accommodate fans of the original with unnecessary callbacks and other fan-service details.
Posted Jul 24, 2024
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Deadpool & Wolverine
(2024)
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Kit Stone
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Deadpool and Wolverine is the most fun I’ve had with a Marvel film since Thor: Ragnarok.
Posted Jul 24, 2024
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3/5
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Civil War
(2024)
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Kit Stone
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A lot is happening in this film yet with no context to grasp, we’re taken down an incredibly violent path that ends in a narrative cul-de-sac.
Posted Apr 12, 2024
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
(2024)
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Kit Stone
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire emerges as a fun sequel but is burdened by juggling too many ideas.
Posted Mar 23, 2024
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5/5
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Dune: Part Two
(2024)
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Kit Stone
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Dune: Part Two not only lives up to its anticipation but also sets a high bar for epic storytelling, leaving audiences craving more.
Posted Mar 03, 2024
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Stopmotion
(2023)
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Kit Stone
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Her mother dictated her life for so long that Ella’s new freedom reveals her emptiness. Who is she beneath the veil of her mother’s overbearing malevolence? The more she attempts to control the narrative, the more she loses control.
Posted Feb 27, 2024
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This Is Me... Now: A Love Story
(2024)
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Kit Stone
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One thing to glean from Lopez’s journey of love is that it takes strength to be a hopeless romantic. It takes exceptional grit and resilience to pursue love despite numerous heartbreaks.
Posted Feb 16, 2024
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Lisa Frankenstein
(2024)
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Kit Stone
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The chemistry between Sprouse and Newton has spark but isn’t as electric as the tanning bed.
Posted Feb 09, 2024
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Orion and the Dark
(2024)
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Kit Stone
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... 'Orion and the Dark' is a cute animated film that’ll surely keep kids entertained for at least most of the film.
Posted Feb 02, 2024
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Argylle
(2024)
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Kit Stone
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Argylle is a surprise smash and gives audiences their first blockbuster of the year.
Posted Feb 01, 2024
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I.S.S.
(2023)
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Kit Stone
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I.S.S. is a concise thriller that doesn’t overstay its welcome.
Posted Jan 19, 2024
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Priscilla
(2023)
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Kit Stone
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Not all questions were answered, and the narrative only scratched the surface. Still, Coppola offers an interesting perspective of the iconic star through the eyes of Priscilla.
Posted Jan 01, 2024
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The Holdovers
(2023)
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Kit Stone
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The Holdovers is the Christmas film we never saw coming.
Posted Jan 01, 2024
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May December
(2023)
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Kit Stone
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There’s nothing comedic about it to hail it a dark comedy. Yet, there’s insufficient depth to ground it in a poignant drama. We’re enticed but never thrilled.
Posted Dec 01, 2023
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The Exorcist: Believer
(2023)
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Kit Stone
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The film’s latter half lacked substance. The narrative didn’t offer us enough opportunities to resonate with the story or characters, so the emotional impact was diluted when revelations unfolded.
Posted Oct 11, 2023
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Old People
(2022)
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Kit Stone
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... a painful observation of what becomes of our forgotten elders. The film elicits fright through trepidatious scenes and the evocation of guilt.
Posted Sep 09, 2023
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4/5
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New Life
(2023)
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Kit Stone
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New Life is equal parts slow-burn thriller and humanity horror that serves as more than just a film, but a call to action.
Posted Aug 10, 2023
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4.5/5
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They Cloned Tyrone
(2023)
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Kit Stone
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They Cloned Tyrone is almost too good for its Netflix home. What Taylor delivered for his debut is something of cinematic value.
Posted Jul 31, 2023
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The Slumber Party
(2023)
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Kit Stone
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The script is fresh and fits with this generation while pulling inspiration from classic buddy films we’ve had throughout the years.
Posted Jul 30, 2023
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Barbie
(2023)
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Kit Stone
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Audiences will be clamoring to embrace their unique versions of Barbie, Kens, or even Allans. Gerwig’s directorial prowess is unmatched. With a perfect score filmography, one can only wonder if her foot is arched beneath her shoe.
Posted Jul 21, 2023
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Joy Ride
(2023)
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Kit Stone
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The film has you on a bungee. You’re freefalling through pure unadulterated fun and shenanigans. Then, when you’re at the end of the cord, you swing back up through tender moments that’ll make you want to embrace your closest friends.
Posted Jul 20, 2023
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