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B-
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Nosferatu
(2024)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Nosferatu is a decadent gothic horror, filled to the brim with rats, nudity, bloodshed, necrophilia, decrepit mansions, and sheer, unadulterated madness.
Posted Dec 26, 2024
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A
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Gladiator II
(2024)
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Maggie Lovitt
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If one were to engage with the deeper meanings being explored throughout the film, beyond the blood and gore of the arena, Gladiator II would be hailed as a truly remarkable piece of cinema.
Posted Nov 21, 2024
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B
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Wicked
(2024)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Erivo is a powerhouse, both as an actor and a singer. Her renditions of “I’m Not That Girl” and “Defying Gravity” will easily make you forget all about the original Broadway cast recordings that have been on repeat for twenty years.
Posted Nov 19, 2024
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A+
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Deadpool & Wolverine
(2024)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Deadpool & Wolverine is viciously violent, unbelievably stupid, irreverently funny, deliciously deranged, and incredibly heartfelt. Two hours and seven minutes of ass-kicking, ass-slapping, and ass-kissing perfection.
Posted Jul 23, 2024
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B-
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
(2024)
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Maggie Lovitt
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When the spark goes out and the humor doesn’t garner laughs anymore, it’s time to consider putting this one in the grave.
Posted Mar 20, 2024
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A+
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Lisa Frankenstein
(2024)
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Maggie Lovitt
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A movie made specifically for the girly pops who were obsessed with the Beetlejuice animated series, spent too much time on the Tumblr page entitled My Daguerreotype Boyfriend, and have uttered the words “monsterfucker” once or twice in their lives.
Posted Feb 07, 2024
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B+
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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
(2023)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Without the need for a star-studded final act or a tantalizing mid-credit scene to bait audiences into watching the next film, James Wan was allowed to give Arthur Curry a true and satisfying conclusion.
Posted Dec 22, 2023
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A
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The Holdovers
(2023)
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Maggie Lovitt
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The Holdovers seizes a familiar sensation, one as fleeting as the first snowfall in autumn, and reminds audiences of the emotions that good storytelling can evoke.
Posted Nov 03, 2023
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C-
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Maestro
(2023)
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Maggie Lovitt
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The shallow depth of etched glass is the extent to which Leonard Bernstein’s emotions are explored throughout this shameful film.
Posted Oct 25, 2023
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A-
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Saltburn
(2023)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Emerald Fennell’s stylish sophomore feature Saltburn drips with tawdry intrigue and a myriad of bodily fluids as it slides down the dizzying spiral banisters of extravagant wealth and moral depravity.
Posted Oct 24, 2023
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B+
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The Last Voyage of the Demeter
(2023)
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Maggie Lovitt
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The Last Voyage of the Demeter is a deliciously terrifying vampire tale, which is fully immersed in the tumultuous terror of suspense. Hawkins is the film’s most vital asset and the reason it soars beyond its hampered potential.
Posted Aug 10, 2023
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A
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Oppenheimer
(2023)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Oppenheimer is Nolan’s magnum opus. It is his strongest, most cohesive script. The way he picks apart his subject with such brutal and purposeful intent is masterful. It is a triumphant masterpiece. Nolan's most profound and career-defining film to date.
Posted Jul 19, 2023
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B
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Barbie
(2023)
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Maggie Lovitt
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The humor masks the glaring issues with the narrative and plot, which helps to keep the film as the crowd-pleaser the people were promised. Just don’t look for a deeper meaning behind Pinocchio's—or rather Barbie’s—delusions of grandeur.
Posted Jul 19, 2023
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A
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Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
(2023)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Tom Cruise is once again bringing audiences back to theaters, and with Dead Reckoning it's for one hell of a ride.
Posted Jul 08, 2023
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B+
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
(2023)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Dial of Destiny is a fitting end—and a bright new beginning—for one of the most beloved franchises, particularly for moviegoers who love rip-roaring historical misadventures and an ample amount of pathetic Nazis getting socked in the face.
Posted Jun 23, 2023
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C
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Asteroid City
(2023)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Asteroid City feels like Wes Anderson’s most self-aggrandizing film to date. Some of the meta-commentary is compelling, especially when applied to the way Anderson seems locked within the cage of his own greatness.
Posted Jun 12, 2023
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B
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The Flash
(2023)
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Maggie Lovitt
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The Flash may be one of the better DCEU films in recent history, but it is the epitome of “check your brains at the door and just try to enjoy the ride.”
Posted Jun 06, 2023
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A+
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
(2023)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is one of the most ambitious animated features to date and it excels at that ambition. From the character growth and exploration to the new introductions and dazzling universes, it has something for everyone.
Posted Jun 03, 2023
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B+
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The Little Mermaid
(2023)
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Maggie Lovitt
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The gorgeous animated film and spectacularly fun stage production have wowed audiences for over three decades, but now that Halle Bailey’s Ariel has become part of our world, it will be difficult to go back to them.
Posted May 25, 2023
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B+
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
(2023)
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Maggie Lovitt
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With The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3. James Gunn stuffs it full of all of his hallmarks to craft a fitting send-off for this band of misfits. The film is a certified heartfelt feast, even if there is a lot to process all at once.
Posted May 05, 2023
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B+
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Peter Pan & Wendy
(2023)
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Maggie Lovitt
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While the script undoubtedly delivers this nuance, especially as the story plays out across the final act, it is Jude Law’s performance that elevates it. His magnetic chemistry with the camera makes the film exceedingly rewatchable.
Posted Apr 28, 2023
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C
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Chaos Walking
(2021)
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Maggie Lovitt
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The most egregious act of this film is to have such an incredible cast entirely underserved by the script.
Posted Mar 27, 2023
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B-
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Zack Snyder's Justice League
(2021)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Justice League is by no means a perfect visual masterpiece, especially with many of the solely Snyder-Esque colorizations that he has overutilized in 300, Batman v Superman, and Dawn of the Dead.
Posted Mar 27, 2023
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B
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Spiral: From the Book of Saw
(2021)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Just as the Jigsaw Copycat Killer leaves spirals at his crime scenes, Spiral will leave you spiraling.
Posted Mar 27, 2023
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B+
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
(2023)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Honor Among Thieves delivers a rollicking good time that is stuffed to the scales—like a pudgy dragon—with adventure, heart, and humor.
Posted Mar 26, 2023
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B+
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65
(2023)
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Maggie Lovitt
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65 is an action-packed ride that doesn’t attempt to be more than it is: a smart, taut prehistoric thriller. The sci-fi is not overplayed, and it doesn’t require its audience to think beyond the surface level, which is the hallmark of good sci-fi.
Posted Mar 10, 2023
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B-
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania
(2023)
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Maggie Lovitt
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One of the best MCU films in recent history because it doesn’t take itself so seriously. It delivers fun, light-hearted, and sometimes juvenile humor all the while delivering weighty plotlines and exceptional performances.
Posted Feb 17, 2023
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A
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M3GAN
(2022)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Blumhouse’s latest killer doll movie is killing it. Period. Even with the PG-13 rating (which slashes the gore in half) and the comedy-horror label (which veers more into ironic humor and palatable scares), M3GAN lives up to the hype.
Posted Jan 05, 2023
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B+
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Bones and All
(2022)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Bones and All is to the cannibalism genre, what Only Lovers Left Alive was for vampirism. Guadagnino has found a way to use the human body, in all its many wonders, to explore bone-deep agonies and feed the mind.
Posted Nov 27, 2022
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A+
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
(2022)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Not only is Del Toro’s Pinocchio a visual masterpiece, but it's also a masterclass in storytelling and narrative allegory. It is steeped in its own lore, and brimming with the vibrancy of life that emerges through the somber and dreary aesthetics.
Posted Nov 27, 2022
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A
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The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
(2022)
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Maggie Lovitt
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If you’re looking for a little Christmas cheer, while still getting your Marvel fix, James Gunn has crafted an instant holiday classic with his funky little team of merry-making miscreants.
Posted Nov 25, 2022
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A+
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
(2022)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Rian Johnson is no stranger to crafting sequels that far outshine the first film in a trilogy, but this time he’s proving that he can eclipse even his own brilliant storytelling with fresh twists and a new cast of characters worthy of despising.
Posted Nov 25, 2022
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B+
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The Menu
(2022)
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Maggie Lovitt
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A delectable dish of revenge, which is a dish best served cold. With this ensemble cast, Mylod has all the right ingredients to create a memorable experience. Once you’ve had your fill, there’s no chance that you’ll be asking for s’more.
Posted Nov 18, 2022
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A-
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
(2022)
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Maggie Lovitt
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[Ryan] Coogler delivers a welcome, yet somber, return to Wakanda with an exceptional cast to explore the many facets of grief, revenge, and the long-last effects of colonialism through a fantastical lens.
Posted Nov 13, 2022
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B+
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Enola Holmes 2
(2022)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Enola Holmes 2 builds on the best elements of Enola Holmes, letting its central characters shine while leaving room for even more character growth should its cast return for a third film.
Posted Nov 02, 2022
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B
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Black Adam
(2022)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Black Adam might not be a profound chapter in the ever-expanding catalog of superhero tales, but it is a very fun and riveting film with enough depth and storytelling to keep even the most nay-saying superhero fan engaged.
Posted Oct 20, 2022
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B+
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Raymond & Ray
(2022)
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Maggie Lovitt
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While it is, by no means, a feel-good film, Raymond & Ray is undoubtedly a feel-something film that strikes at the heart from an unexpected puncture point.
Posted Oct 16, 2022
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B
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White Noise
(2022)
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Maggie Lovitt
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White Noise is as chaotic as reality is, yet it possesses layers of mundane moments that are bedazzled with unexpected incidents of the profane.
Posted Oct 16, 2022
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C-
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Catherine Called Birdy
(2022)
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Maggie Lovitt
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As insipid as it is inspired, Catherine Called Bird is another swing-and-miss for Dunham on the heels of the atrocious festival dud that was Sharp Stick.
Posted Oct 16, 2022
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A+
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Werewolf by Night
(2022)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Werewolf By Night is an exceptional venture into the genre, playing on the duality of Jack’s curse, the storied history of those like him, while leaning into the visual tools that showcase his humanity, even while he is transformed into the beast.
Posted Oct 06, 2022
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A+
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LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales
(2021)
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Maggie Lovitt
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What surprised me the most about Terrifying Tales is that there is an underlying message beneath the humor, self-deprecating jokes, and Star Wars-y mayhem.
Posted Sep 24, 2022
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A+
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LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special
(2020)
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Maggie Lovitt
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This is not a film to be taken seriously, and anyone who does should seriously question why they are expecting a LEGO movie to salvage their love or hate for the sequel trilogy. It is most impressive and most humorous if you allow yourself to enjoy it.
Posted Sep 24, 2022
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B+
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Violet
(2021)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Violet‘s editing is truly inspired, overlying hand-scribbled cursive thoughts across the screen that crowd around Munn, intercutting scenes of shattered glass, a moldering fox corpse, a boxing match as The Voice brutalizes her.
Posted Sep 24, 2022
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A-
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The Protégé
(2021)
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Maggie Lovitt
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The Protégé is an exhilarating movie filled with high-octane action, copious amounts of blood and gore, and a sensual undercurrent of fight-or-flirt that has not been seen on the silver screen since Campbell gifted cinema with James Bond and Vesper.
Posted Sep 24, 2022
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B+
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Benediction
(2021)
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Maggie Lovitt
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Benediction is a tragic and strikingly philosophical biopic. Davies infuses it with an almost lyrical quality, that takes you on a waltz through Sassoon's melancholic and traumatic life.
Posted Sep 24, 2022
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A+
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The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
(2021)
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Maggie Lovitt
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The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is not quite what you expect from a 20th-century biopic. For all of its morose almost Dickensian undertones, it is filled with the whimsical, brightly colored, and an almost psychedelic world that Wain saw around him.
Posted Sep 24, 2022
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B+
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I'm Your Man
(2021)
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Maggie Lovitt
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While I’m Your Man is no episode of Black Mirror, it does force its audience to consider a future where all of your romantic needs could be met with the aid of an algorithm and a pretty face.
Posted Sep 24, 2022
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C+
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Silent Night
(2021)
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Maggie Lovitt
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At points, Silent Night attempts to address social commentary about climate change, while also poking casual fun at the monarchy, but it never really amounts to anything more than a punchline.
Posted Sep 24, 2022
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C+
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You Are Not My Mother
(2021)
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Maggie Lovitt
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You Are Not My Mother is filled with metaphor, folklore, and cleverly crafted allusions that must be watched to fully understand.
Posted Sep 24, 2022
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C
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The Good House
(2021)
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Maggie Lovitt
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The Good House had a few solid humorous moments and Sigourney Weaver was clearly having a good time, but it fails to live up to the expectations of films and series of a similar genre.
Posted Sep 24, 2022
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