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Killers of the Flower Moon
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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Somewhere in this bloated runtime is enough material to craft an excellent movie that rightfully tells the story of this tragedy and those who were murdered. "Killers of the Flower Moon" needed more editing to refine its focus.
Posted Oct 20, 2023
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The Burial
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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[Jamie] Foxx is front and center in a movie packed with powerful performers. He brings an unchecked charisma and will have audiences eating out of the palm of his hand for the whole film.
Posted Oct 16, 2023
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Dumb Money
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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Paul Dano's performance is what makes this movie so great. He blends into the character and seamlessly becomes an analyst who wears cat sweaters and posts memes about the stock he finds interesting.
Posted Oct 02, 2023
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The Creator
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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"The Creator" gives viewers some amazing machines to ponder over as people, but it's unfortunately not committed to exploring much of their point of view in this futuristic world.
Posted Sep 29, 2023
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Flora and Son
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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The story can be heavy and bittersweet, but there's a surprising bit of humor in this film's, at times, crass tones and dialogue. But what takes this movie from good to great is its music.
Posted Sep 22, 2023
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
(2022)
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Courtney Lanning
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Max Pelayo and Reese Gonzales completely own these characters and bring them to life from the pages of a beloved novel in LGBTQ+ circles. This is their tale, and each actor plays the part perfectly.
Posted Sep 08, 2023
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Blue Beetle
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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"Blue Beatle" manages to avoid a lot of cliches as it navigates a movie release schedule full of superhero fatigue. And it really comes together in the final act.
Posted Aug 17, 2023
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Red, White & Royal Blue
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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Galitzine and Perez have effortless chemistry with each other, and the way the pair move from agitation to affection to heartbreak and back makes "Red, White & Royal Blue" such a great rom-com to watch.
Posted Aug 10, 2023
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Meg 2: The Trench
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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It's a crying shame [this] sequel decided to gorge itself on boring human antagonists for much of its runtime instead of doubling down on monster action.
Posted Aug 03, 2023
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Haunted Mansion
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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"Haunted Mansion" does very little to make the audience jump in fear or laugh in amusement. And much like the characters trying to leave the ghost house, the audience will have no escape for the two hours their ticket price commits them to.
Posted Jul 28, 2023
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Plane
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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"Plane" doesn't look like much in its trailers, but the film manages to be a decent popcorn thriller.
Posted Jul 25, 2023
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Knock at the Cabin
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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"Knock at the Cabin" is a well-made movie, and there's not a bad performance in the entire film. But Bautista steals the show...
Posted Jul 25, 2023
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Cocaine Bear
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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Obviously, this isn't a film for kids or people who can't handle seeing lots of blood on the screen. But for everyone else, "Cocaine Bear" is just a fun time that packs in several laughs through its absurd and welcome violence.
Posted Jul 25, 2023
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John Wick: Chapter 4
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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"John Wick: Chapter 4" is the best entry since the original, and it knows the mileage on John's soul is starting to reveal itself more and more. So, it smartly plans for a narrative exit ramp.
Posted Jul 25, 2023
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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If folks grew up playing the games (or still do), and already treasure everything Mario, this is a must-see movie. For everyone else, the mileage in their kart will vary.
Posted Jul 25, 2023
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Renfield
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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Cage is a delight as the prince of darkness, hamming it up with a performance that makes it look like the actor is having a blast on screen.
Posted Jul 25, 2023
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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." delivers on the full promise of its source material, bringing audiences a heartfelt and emotional core about girlhood and faith that has something to teach everyone watching this film.
Posted Jul 25, 2023
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" shows [Marvel] still has fuel in the tank and is capable of making good movies. [The company] just needs to remember how to make character-driven stories that give its heroes something fun to accomplish.
Posted Jul 25, 2023
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The Little Mermaid
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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Mostly thanks to the music and dramatic performances from Bailey and McCarthy, "The Little Mermaid" goes along swimmingly. And that puts it several strokes ahead of other live-action Disney remakes.
Posted Jul 25, 2023
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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The music, the animation, the characters, and the story all come together to create the greatest Spider-Man movie.
Posted Jul 25, 2023
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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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. . .A mixed bag that establishes this latest outing as less than meets the eye.
Posted Jul 25, 2023
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The Flash
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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Fortunately, "The Flash" comes with enough twists and tricks to keep things from being stale. And a large part of that is seeing Michael Keaton suit up as Batman again for the first time in more than 30 years.
Posted Jul 25, 2023
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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Longtime fans should find an adequate conclusion for this 70-year-old hero. And maybe given how "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" turned out, that in itself is the real accomplishment.
Posted Jul 25, 2023
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Joy Ride
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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...This really does feel like a group of friends thrown together by circumstance on a wacky journey, the epitome of a road movie.
Posted Jul 25, 2023
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Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
(2023)
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Courtney Lanning
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Like the last several "Mission: Impossible" films, this one proves to be an exceptionally competent action-thriller full of beautiful set pieces and spectacular stunts from Cruise himself.
Posted Jul 25, 2023
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