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8/10
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The Invite
(2026)
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Ross Bonaime
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The Invite might seem like a simple idea, but Wilde, as well as Jones, McCormack, and her excellent cast, make this into a compelling, delightful, and moving comedy that's more intricate than it might seem.
Posted Jan 28, 2026
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6/10
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Filipiñana
(2026)
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Taylor Gates
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Filipiñana is a feast for the eyes, but you’ll likely still leave hungry due to the punishingly slow pacing.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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8/10
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Wicker
(2026)
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Therese Lacson
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The characters are fairly cookie-cutter, but the folk nature of the film doesn't make that a problem. Instead, its willingness to lean into the medieval archetypes and the bawdy humor of the time makes it unique.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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6/10
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Send Help
(2026)
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Aidan Kelley
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Throughout all its faults, like an inconsistent script and overall tone, Send Help is also a hell of a lot of fun with two dynamite performances.
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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8/10
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The Wrecking Crew
(2026)
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Jeff Ewing
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Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista feel born to play very different, equally powerful brothers, with a strong dynamic, and each with seasoned comedic timing and action chops.
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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7/10
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The Incomer
(2026)
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Therese Lacson
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Though some might find the comedy a bit too weird and overt, The Incomer happily wears its heart on its feathery sleeve and tells an unabashed story of isolation, connection, and love.
Posted Jan 25, 2026
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9/10
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Josephine
(2026)
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Taylor Gates
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Josephine is a coming-of-age story in a tragic, uniquely feminine way. While other stories deal with first periods or first kisses, this film touches on a much darker, uglier aspect of girlhood.
Posted Jan 25, 2026
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6/10
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Saccharine
(2026)
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Therese Lacson
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Saccharine doesn't do enough to complete the metaphor. Instead, it ends up in an odd space between psychological thriller and straight-up jump-scare horror that unfortunately drags down an otherwise compelling film.
Posted Jan 25, 2026
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7/10
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The Moment
(2026)
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Ross Bonaime
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Charli says goodbye to brat with a fun, scattered rockumentary.
Posted Jan 25, 2026
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7/10
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Bedford Park
(2026)
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Taylor Gates
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Anchored by Choi and Sukku’s understated, confident performances, it’s a quiet gem of a film that is sure to resonate with those who need it most.
Posted Jan 25, 2026
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7/10
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Buddy
(2026)
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Ross Bonaime
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Buddy is the kind of odd comedy that could take one joke and wear it out, but instead, Kelly’s film will leave you wanting even more of this nostalgic nightmare.
Posted Jan 24, 2026
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8/10
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The History of Concrete
(2026)
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Ross Bonaime
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If The History of Concrete proves anything, it’s that Wilson can make a movie about anything and make it absolutely brilliant.
Posted Jan 24, 2026
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8/10
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Extra Geography
(2026)
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Taylor Gates
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With bold narrative choices enhanced by immersive cinematography and confident direction anchored by powerful breakthrough performances, Molly Manners’ directorial debut is a compelling showcase of emerging talent.
Posted Jan 24, 2026
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7/10
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Carousel
(2026)
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Ross Bonaime
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Thanks to two engaging performances by Chris Pine and Jenny Slate, and Lambert’s penchant for moments we rarely see captured on screen, Carousel is a surprising and charming take on the romance film.
Posted Jan 23, 2026
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8/10
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The Last First: Winter K2
(2026)
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Taylor Gates
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he Last First: Winter K2 is a riveting sports documentary whose politics and cinematography alike will hold your attention until the very end.
Posted Jan 23, 2026
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8/10
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Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story
(2026)
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Ross Bonaime
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In Paralyzed by Hope, directors Judd Apatow and Neil Berkeley give an in-depth look at the life and career of Bamford and show why she’s the current best thing.
Posted Jan 23, 2026
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6/10
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Mercy
(2026)
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Jeff Ewing
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Mercy is altogether an engaging investigation that's twisty, complex, and surprisingly action-packed for a screenlife-inspired outing.
Posted Jan 21, 2026
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3/10
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Return to Silent Hill
(2026)
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Ross Bonaime
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This powerful survival horror story has been turned into an ugly, laughable adaptation that proves that maybe we should’ve never gone back to Silent Hill.
Posted Jan 21, 2026
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6/10
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A Private Life
(2025)
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Ross Bonaime
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If anything, the real mystery of A Private Life is why we don’t get to see Foster on our screens more these days.
Posted Jan 16, 2026
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7/10
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All You Need Is Kill
(2025)
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Ross Bonaime
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All You Need Is Kill receives the anime adaptation, which might be the most daring adaptation of this story yet, taking liberties with the original, trying out new concepts, and making this sci-fi action story into a more emotional affair.
Posted Jan 16, 2026
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6/10
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The Rip
(2026)
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Robert Taylor
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Just like the T.N.T. itself, this movie wants to get in, get the job done without complication, and get out before it overstays its welcome. On that front, The Rip is solid enough to earn a mild recommendation.
Posted Jan 16, 2026
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9/10
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Night Patrol
(2025)
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Luna Guthrie
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With its depth, style, and surprisingly outlandish ending, Night Patrol is the latest feather in Long's mightily-quilled cap.
Posted Jan 15, 2026
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A-
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The Magnificent Seven
(1960)
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Lloyd Farley
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Director John Sturges crafts a classic Western that doesn't adhere to all the genre's rules, while also honoring Kurosawa's work.
Posted Jan 15, 2026
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8/10
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I Swear
(2025)
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Aidan Kelley
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I Swear is an audacious biopic that has no issues tackling the roots of a serious topic, and its dedication to that task does lead to some scenes that will certainly be upsetting to some viewers.
Posted Jan 14, 2026
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8/10
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
(2026)
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Ross Bonaime
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The Bone Temple finds warmth and empathy in the darkest of places, and emphasizes how these unexpected ideas could truly save the world. It’s a welcome change to the zombie genre that makes this one of the first great films of 2026.
Posted Jan 13, 2026
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8/10
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King Hamlet
(2025)
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Aidan Kelley
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The overall result is a wonderfully emotional and poignant documentary that is a must-watch for aspiring actors or anybody interested in the acting process who wants to see just how much it impacts somebody's personal life.
Posted Jan 12, 2026
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3/10
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Sleepwalker
(2026)
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Isabella Soares
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Sleepwalker doesn't effectively incorporate this complex disorder into its premise, resulting in a puzzling story about a woman going on a spiral without any healing prospect.
Posted Jan 09, 2026
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8/10
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Dead Man's Wire
(2025)
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David Caballero
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With a delightfully gonzo performance from Bill Skarsgård that should've received some attention this awards season, Dead Man's Wire is a successful throwback to the classic crime stories that once dominated cinema.
Posted Jan 09, 2026
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4/10
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Greenland 2: Migration
(2026)
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Nate Richard
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Greenland 2: Migration is a sequel that nobody was asking for or clamoring for. There's not much more you can do with this story, and upon watching the movie, you can clearly tell they were reaching with this one.
Posted Jan 09, 2026
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9/10
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People We Meet on Vacation
(2026)
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Carly Lane
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... if you're watching for Poppy and Alex above everyone else (and why wouldn't you be?), People We Meet on Vacation largely succeeds at adapting one of BookTok's most-loved romance novels.
Posted Jan 09, 2026
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8/10
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Primate
(2025)
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Jeff Ewing
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It's a simple animal horror film that leans the right amount into its campier elements, boasting stellar tension, ample gore, and the right amount of solid laughs, for a seriously fun time at the movies.
Posted Jan 08, 2026
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8/10
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Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die
(2025)
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Aidan Kelley
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Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die is a very open-ended, satirical take on a grim dystopian future, and the broad strokes it takes may not appeal to someone looking for a tighter, more linear tale.
Posted Jan 02, 2026
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7/10
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The Dutchman
(2025)
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Shawn Van Horn
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Despite some flaws, it's held together by its two leads, Holland and Mara, with a purposely uncomfortable relationship that will keep you thinking long after the end credits stop.
Posted Jan 01, 2026
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8/10
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The Plague
(2025)
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Nate Richard
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The Plague, at times, can be too grueling a watch, especially in its graphic depiction of self-harm. It's also one of the most vital movies in recent memory in capturing what it's like to be 12 or 13 years old.
Posted Dec 23, 2025
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7/10
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Song Sung Blue
(2025)
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Tania Hussain
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Like the songs it’s built around, it’s simple and familiar, and sometimes that’s enough to make a movie feel so good, so good.
Posted Dec 23, 2025
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5/10
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Anaconda
(2025)
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Aidan Kelley
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Valiant as that goal may be, Anaconda's many pacing issues prevent it from being the cohesive love letter to a 1997 disasterpiece that it wants to be.
Posted Dec 23, 2025
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5/10
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The Housemaid
(2025)
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Jeff Ewing
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The Housemaid takes that inherently tense premise into unexpected places, boasting serious sex appeal and one of the year's most entertaining twists, though its across-the-board unevenness severely limits its overall success.
Posted Dec 16, 2025
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7/10
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Avatar: Fire and Ash
(2025)
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Ross Bonaime
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This newest Avatar entry might show that history is repeating itself, and the franchise could start spinning its wheels, but Cameron and his team give plenty to explore in the world and open up to in future installments.
Posted Dec 16, 2025
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3/10
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Ella McCay
(2025)
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Jeff Ewing
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It's actually a little difficult to say if there's a better version of Ella McCay buried somewhere inside this movie, given that it's hard to pin down what the intended target of this movie is at the end of the day.
Posted Dec 12, 2025
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7/10
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Not Without Hope
(2025)
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Luna Guthrie
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Not Without Hope doesn't get it all right, and there are a few stylistic missteps, as well as tonal ones, particularly as the action zeroes in on Nick as the sole survivor and seems to lose consideration for the other men's families.
Posted Dec 12, 2025
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7/10
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The Mother and the Bear
(2024)
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Taylor Gates
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While Ma’s script can feel broader than one might like when it comes to the core dynamic, it thrives as a love story and character study and offers enough heartwarming moments of humor to make it well worth your while.
Posted Dec 11, 2025
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8/10
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Goodbye June
(2025)
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Isabella Soares
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Goodbye June proves Winslet is just as talented onscreen as she is calling the shots, bringing a raw approach to this already emotionally-driven story.
Posted Dec 11, 2025
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B-
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day
(1991)
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William Fischer
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Judgment Day smoothed and stretched the premise behind these [Terminator] films about as much as it could be without snapping, and it did so with a firm conclusion.
Posted Dec 09, 2025
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6/10
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Merv
(2025)
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Nate Richard
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Despite the tagline promising "a different breed of romantic comedy," you pretty much know exactly what you'll get from Merv just by looking at the poster. But hey, it's still a pretty darn cute Christmas rom-com.
Posted Dec 09, 2025
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5/10
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Silent Night, Deadly Night
(2025)
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Shawn Van Horn
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Any semblance of true horror is removed because Billy is presented as the good guy. He's not a monster or someone for the audience to be afraid of, but a messed-up anti-hero we sympathize with and cheer on.
Posted Dec 08, 2025
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B
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The Terminator
(1984)
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William Fischer
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Biehn’s manic desperation as Reese injects a level of tension into the film that the lengthy action scenes sometimes threaten to undermine.
Posted Dec 08, 2025
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9/10
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Rosemead
(2025)
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Luna Guthrie
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Rosemead is an absorbing and thoroughly heartbreaking movie that deals blow after grievous blow to its audience, and Lucy Liu is just astounding.
Posted Dec 05, 2025
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5/10
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My Secret Santa
(2025)
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Luna Guthrie
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Ultimately, My Secret Santa feels like one of the more forgettable Christmas movies of the year. It is not funny or wacky enough to appeal to kids the way Doubtfire does, and it isn't charming or thoughtful enough to appeal to adults.
Posted Dec 04, 2025
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8/10
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Merrily We Roll Along
(2025)
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Tania Hussain
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This version of Merrily We Roll Along doesn’t fix every flaw in the material. What it does instead is honor how difficult, tender, and painfully human this story has always been, giving it the kind of intimacy that a lot of pro-shots never quite reach.
Posted Dec 04, 2025
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9/10
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Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
(2006)
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Ross Bonaime
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Over 20 years after both volumes were released, The Whole Bloody Affair isn’t just an incredible way to experience Tarantino’s most bombastic film; it’s also a great reminder of just how much QT has grown as a filmmaker over the last two decades.
Posted Dec 04, 2025
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