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Cincinnati CityBeat is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Jac Kern, tt stern-enzi.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
The Marvels (2023) Craig D. Lindsey The Marvels exhibits a fun, frisky likability I haven’t encountered in an MCU film since Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Posted Nov 10, 2023  Edit critic review
Stop Making Sense (1984) Craig D. Lindsey It’s a wonderful snapshot of a band in perfect unison, years before they would bitterly part ways.
Posted Sep 21, 2023  Edit critic review
My Days of Mercy (2017) tt stern-enzi As heavy as it sounds, there’s a quiet intensity in the frames, which are teeming with raw Midwestern ordinary-ness on full display.
Posted Aug 26, 2023  Edit critic review
The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017) tt stern-enzi The usual stark realities we’ve been familiar with for how we see the ‘nati give way to the thrilling fun of Cincinnati as a dark and twisted hellscape out of The Twilight Zone.
Posted Aug 26, 2023  Edit critic review
Dark Waters (2019) tt stern-enzi Bilott is a scrappy plugger, a Midwestern man with a strong sense of right and wrong who simply cannot walk away from a case that puts every aspect of his own life at risk.
Posted Aug 26, 2023  Edit critic review
The Ides of March (2011) tt stern-enzi Clooney isn’t some coastal liberal elite shoving his highbrow progressive bona-fides down our throats; he’s reminding us that he learned these principles right here and continues to wave that banner for all the world to see.
Posted Aug 26, 2023  Edit critic review
The Old Man & the Gun (2018) tt stern-enzi The region wears its own homespun appeal in much the same way as Tucker in squint-and-you-might-miss-it moments, where the skyline or a street corner pop up and nearly wink at audiences...
Posted Aug 26, 2023  Edit critic review
Traffic (2000) tt stern-enzi What better juxtaposition did the community and the country as a whole need than this black-and-white dynamic of criminal justice?
Posted Aug 26, 2023  Edit critic review
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) tt stern-enzi ...a Bundy played with muted yet devilish charm by Zac Efron...
Posted Aug 26, 2023  Edit critic review
Carol (2015) tt stern-enzi Todd Haynes delves into the noir-kissed world of Patricia Highsmith...
Posted Aug 26, 2023  Edit critic review
A Rage in Harlem (1991) tt stern-enzi Bill Duke’s A Rage in Harlem finds Cincinnati boldly playing a version of New York with moxie to spare...
Posted Aug 26, 2023  Edit critic review
Airborne (1993) tt stern-enzi Airborne falls just short of approximating that time capsule longing, but it did unveil a mirror for audiences, both local and far beyond...
Posted Aug 26, 2023  Edit critic review
Landscape with Invisible Hand (2023) Cliff Froehlich An ambitious, unpredictable, funny and flawed film worth seeing.
Posted Aug 18, 2023  Edit critic review
Memoria (2021) Steve Rosen It is strange; it possibly even qualifies as science fiction. Maybe it’s hallucinogenic. But it’s so refreshing that what it’s about can wait for later. For a while, it just deserves to be appreciated for existing.
Posted Jun 16, 2022  Edit critic review
Jurassic World Dominion (2022) Sam Allard The romantic chemistry is nil — lines are delivered in an opening scene so unnaturally that it's difficult to watch — and both the actors and characters seem to resent this pivot to international intrigue forced upon them.
Posted Jun 13, 2022  Edit critic review
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) John W. Allman Thankfully, the script just says DOGFIGHT PEW PEW and Top Gun: Maverick switches to full-throttle video game mode for its final half hour, which is actually the best part of the movie...
Posted Jun 13, 2022  Edit critic review
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) Sean M. Peters The movie is like an old chainsaw wielded by an inexperienced woodsman: the chain’s loose, it’s not too sharp anymore and the filmmakers don’t exactly know how to use what’s in their hands.
Posted Feb 23, 2022  Edit critic review
Drive My Car (2021) Steven Rosen Yusuke chooses a mute actress who uses Korean sign language to communicate. Park Yurim plays that actress with extraordinary emotion.
Posted Feb 10, 2022  Edit critic review
House of Shadows (2020) John W. Allman House of Shadows just plods along with characters you don't feel attached to, a host of mysteries that go too long without being resolved and no real sense of urgency or dread, which is a hallmark of the paranormal genre.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
I Am Toxic (2018) John W. Allman While it's clear that the creative forces behind I Am Toxic gave it their all, the end result falls far short of better apocalyptic thrillers that you've already seen.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
Amulet (2020) John W. Allman Amulet, the first film from Romola Garai, takes its time getting to the spooky stuff, but it's worth the wait.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
Redwood Massacre: Annihilation (2020) John W. Allman It's an offensive, interminable film that should be ashamed to call itself part of the slasher genre.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
The Deeper You Dig (2019) John W. Allman The bond between Poser and Zelda Adams, as real-life mother and daughter, radiates off the screen, infusing The Deeper You Dig with an urgency and aching sorrow that resonates and hits home.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
Synchronic (2019) John W. Allman If you've yet to experience a movie by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, Synchronic is the perfect gateway.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
The Mortuary Collection (2019) John W. Allman The Mortuary Collection stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the all-time greats. Writer-director Ryan Spindell's gory bouquet truly has something for everyone.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
The Craft: Legacy (2020) John W. Allman Legacy plays more like an alternative timeline version of its predecessor...
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
Welcome to the Circle (2020) John W. Allman It never gets crazy enough to truly capture your attention.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
Spell (2020) John W. Allman Instead of explaining anything to its audience, Spell just trots out hoodoo dolls, bizarre incantations and a bunch of blood moon ritual mumbo jumbo without providing any context.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
Triggered (2020) John W. Allman Trust me, this synopsis is way better than the actual movie, which wastes almost an hour without any of the annoying characters blowing up.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
Chop Chop (2020) John W. Allman Chop Chop deserves to be seen, and Patel is definitely a director to follow. I can't wait to see what he does next.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
They Reach (2020) John W. Allman Sylas Dall's ambitious debut, They Reach, feels like a long-lost Amblin Entertainment release.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
The Babysitter (2017) John W. Allman The film was a raucous, gory delight, and remains the best movie on director McG's otherwise spotty IMDb profile.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
F9 The Fast Saga (2021) John W. Allman F9: The Fast Saga is the kind of movie that resurrects popular characters, only to tease that they may turn bad in future installments, which again makes zero sense.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) John W. Allman It's great as a stand-alone feature, but the reason the MCU is so successful is that Marvel figured out a way to include connective tissue between all of its first 23 films...
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
Jungle Cruise (2021) John W. Allman I hope and pray that someday we might get to see a streamlined version of Jungle Cruise that eschews the conquistadors, ditches the CGI animals and focuses squarely on Houghton's quest...
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
Tenet (2020) John W. Allman Tenet is by far Christopher Nolan's least accessible feature film, and yet also his most thrilling from the standpoint of moviemaking magic.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
The Tomorrow War (2021) John W. Allman The actual time-travel-portal gimmick is perfectly rendered and distinct enough to separate The Tomorrow War from other sci-fi films.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
Eternals (2021) John W. Allman What should be championed about Eternals is its loving adherence to the spirit and aesthetic of what comic book artist Jack Kirby created so many years ago.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
Butt Boy (2019) John W. Allman Despite eventually taking viewers on a trip inside Chip's rectum, Butt Boy fails to offer any explanation for how Chip suddenly gained this power ...
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
Kindred (2020) John W. Allman Kindred is the perfect throwback to the good old days of gothic Hammer Horror.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020) John W. Allman Killer Queen lacks the coherence and razor-sharp dialogue of its predecessor, but it's a fun ride none the less.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
Spontaneous (2020) John W. Allman Get ready to add a new title to the list of all-time great coming-of-age films.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
Nobody (2021) John W. Allman Trust us, you will believe Bob Odenkirk is a natural born killer, and he delivers the blistering, bloody blast of action that everybody deserves right now.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
Wrath of Man (2021) John W. Allman There's little to no emotion on display here, in part, because Statham says very little at all throughout the film.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
The Misadventures of Mistress Maneater (2020) John W. Allman The Misadventures of Mistress Maneater isn't a perfect movie, but it deserves to be championed because it's clear that Lorrisa and C.J. both have talent, and I'm excited to see what they do next.
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
Procession (2021) George Elkind This repetitious narrative rhythm of recounting, conceptualization, and production lends the film a crucial ability to revisit moments, memories, and scenes teased out in different ways...
Posted Jan 22, 2022  Edit critic review
An American Pickle (2020) Mackenzie Manley The strongest moments in the film were those that explored the dichotomy between Ben, Herschel and the century of history standing between them.
Posted Aug 10, 2020  Edit critic review
A-
Palm Springs (2020) Mackenzie Manley Palm Springs reminds us that, even if we are drifting through a dark place, the search for a way out the cave - for a new tomorrow - is worth the cost of overcoming apathy.
Posted Aug 10, 2020  Edit critic review
B+
Ordinary Love (2019) tt stern-enzi Ordinary Love is an honest reflection of what it takes to live through sickness and health, once the passionate bells and whistles have faded, and hold steady for whatever lies ahead.
Posted Mar 02, 2020  Edit critic review
B
The Assistant (2019) tt stern-enzi The story is raw and as nakedly observed as the assistant herself.
Posted Feb 18, 2020  Edit critic review
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