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3.5/5
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Ma Mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Once Upon My Mother is a film that will resonate with anyone who has faced obstacles, familial or otherwise, even if it doesn’t entirely escape the challenges inherent in life-spanning adaptations.
Posted Jan 14, 2026
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4.5/5
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Dirty Dancing
(1987)
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Danielle Solzman
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Dirty Dancing delivers classic romance, iconic choreography, and a killer soundtrack, earning its place as a beloved film while reminding us of the social and cultural world it reflects.
Posted Jan 12, 2026
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3/5
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Greenland 2: Migration
(2026)
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Danielle Solzman
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Greenland 2: Migration is entertaining enough in spots, but overall, it’s an average sequel that doesn’t quite live up to its potential.
Posted Jan 08, 2026
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4/5
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Truth
(2015)
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Danielle Solzman
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Truth serves as a reminder of what it means when journalists stand up against intimidation and interference.
Posted Jan 05, 2026
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5/5
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Broadcast News
(1987)
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Danielle Solzman
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Revisiting Broadcast News now, it’s striking how little James L. Brooks got wrong about television news—and how much worse the industry has become at pretending otherwise.
Posted Dec 31, 2025
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5/5
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Traffic
(2000)
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Danielle Solzman
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After all this time, Traffic still holds up as both a gripping story and a cautionary tale.
Posted Dec 30, 2025
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5/5
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Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport
(2000)
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Danielle Solzman
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The Oscar-winning documentary Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport remains an essential film about the Holocaust.
Posted Dec 29, 2025
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5/5
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Anne Frank Remembered
(1995)
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Danielle Solzman
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Thirty years later, Anne Frank Remembered remains essential not because it adds mythology to Anne Frank, but because it restores her humanity.
Posted Dec 29, 2025
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5/5
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The American President
(1995)
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Danielle Solzman
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Over 30 years after its release, The American President plays as a sobering portrait of principled leadership that feels increasingly rare.
Posted Dec 25, 2025
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5/5
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A Few Good Men
(1992)
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Danielle Solzman
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Under Rob Reiner’s direction, Cruise, Nicholson, and Moore elevate Aaron Sorkin’s dialogue into something timeless, ensuring the film remains as compelling today as it was upon release.
Posted Dec 25, 2025
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3/5
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Anaconda
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Chaotic, occasionally silly, and self-aware, it leans into meta humor and absurd situations with solid chemistry from Paul Rudd and Jack Black.
Posted Dec 25, 2025
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5/5
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Erin Brockovich
(2000)
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Danielle Solzman
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More procedural than courtroom spectacle, Erin Brockovich succeeds as a legal drama through its attention to detail and Julia Roberts’ Oscar-winning performance.
Posted Dec 23, 2025
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4/5
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Miss Congeniality
(2000)
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Danielle Solzman
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Twenty-five years later, Miss Congeniality still holds up because it knows exactly what it is: a smart, funny showcase for Sandra Bullock’s charisma, supported by a delightful ensemble and Michael Caine’s scene-stealing turn.
Posted Dec 22, 2025
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4/5
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Danny Collins
(2015)
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Danielle Solzman
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A decade later, Danny Collins endures as Al Pacino leads a strong ensemble through a heartfelt tale of redemption underscored by John Lennon’s music.
Posted Dec 19, 2025
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3.5/5
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Good Fortune
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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At the end of the day, Good Fortune is clever, funny, and surprisingly thoughtful about wealth, privilege, and human connection.
Posted Dec 19, 2025
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3.5/5
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Sisu: Road to Revenge
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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At a brisk 89 minutes, the film delivers nonstop action throughout its runtime, with no shortage of stunts or set pieces.
Posted Dec 19, 2025
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4.5/5
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The Housemaid
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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The Housemaid is a tense, twist-filled thriller with suspense, style, and darkly entertaining performances that would make Hitchcock proud.
Posted Dec 18, 2025
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3.5/5
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How Do You Know
(2010)
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Danielle Solzman
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Fifteen years later, How Do You Know still isn’t perfect, but it’s far more charming and thoughtful than its early reputation suggests.
Posted Dec 17, 2025
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4/5
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Jumanji
(1995)
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Danielle Solzman
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Thirty years later, Jumanji still holds up as a thrilling blend of practical ingenuity, digital innovation, and heartfelt adventure.
Posted Dec 15, 2025
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3/5
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Alex & Emma
(2003)
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Danielle Solzman
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Alex and Emma may not rank among Reiner’s strongest films, but it’s a reminder of his continued willingness to explore romance and comedy, even when the results aren’t perfect.
Posted Dec 15, 2025
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0.5/5
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Oy to the World!
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Oy to the World is the worst Chanukah movie that Hallmark has ever produced.
Posted Dec 14, 2025
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4/5
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Bye Bye Birdie
(1963)
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Danielle Solzman
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Casting issues aside, Bye Bye Birdie genuinely captures the era and remains a lot of fun to watch.
Posted Dec 12, 2025
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3.5/5
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Wedding Crashers
(2005)
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Danielle Solzman
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Wedding Crashers remains a fun, chaotic ride with undeniable charm, even if some of its jokes and attitudes haven’t aged particularly well.
Posted Dec 11, 2025
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3.5/5
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Ella McCay
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Brooks’s character-focused approach and Emma Mackey’s performance carry the film, making it a solid return even if it falls short of his best work.
Posted Dec 11, 2025
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3/5
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The Bride Came C.O.D.
(1941)
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Danielle Solzman
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Over eighty years after its release, The Bride Came C.O.D. is not a particularly funny film and is a mediocre vehicle for its stars at best.
Posted Dec 10, 2025
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1/5
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Anaconda
(1997)
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Danielle Solzman
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Anaconda is a stunning train wreck of a movie that fails at tension, logic, and even basic competence.
Posted Dec 09, 2025
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5/5
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For the Living
(2024)
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Danielle Solzman
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For the Living isn't the typical Holocaust documentary and because of this, it's essential viewing in hopes of bringing humanity back into the conversation.
Posted Dec 08, 2025
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4/5
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Daytime Revolution
(2024)
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Danielle Solzman
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Watching Daytime Revolution today feels like opening a time capsule you always knew existed but never really got to explore.
Posted Dec 08, 2025
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3.5/5
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One to One: John & Yoko
(2024)
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Danielle Solzman
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While the documentary leans heavily on politics and television culture—sometimes at the expense of the music—it never loses its grip on the viewer’s attention.
Posted Dec 08, 2025
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5/5
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Fackham Hall
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Part Downton Abbey send-up and part Airplane!-style farce, Fackham Hall delivers nonstop laughs and firmly earns its spot as one of the year’s best comedies.
Posted Dec 04, 2025
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4.5/5
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This Ordinary Thing
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Even though This Ordinary Thing runs briefer than most Holocaust documentaries, it stands as an important and necessary contribution to Holocaust cinema—and a powerful reminder of why remembrance still matters.
Posted Dec 03, 2025
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5/5
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Shttl
(2022)
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Danielle Solzman
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SHTTL is a striking achievement.
Posted Dec 01, 2025
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4/5
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The Bad Guys 2
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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The Bad Guys 2 thrives on its playful energy, sharp humor, and willingness to push its world into bigger, stranger territory without losing sight of its characters.
Posted Dec 01, 2025
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3.5/5
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In Your Dreams
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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In Your Dreams blends surreal animation with emotional honesty, delivering a heartfelt family adventure that shows Netflix’s growing strength in the animation space.
Posted Dec 01, 2025
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3/5
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Seven Women
(1966)
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Danielle Solzman
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7 Women marks an ambitious, unusual coda to John Ford’s legendary career, with strong performances—especially from Anne Bancroft—but its story choices and dated sensibilities make it a curiosity rather than a classic.
Posted Dec 01, 2025
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3.5/5
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Caught Stealing
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Some story choices are frustrating, but Austin Butler’s performance and Aronofsky’s vivid depiction of the city make it a compelling ride.
Posted Nov 30, 2025
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2/5
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Regretting You
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Regretting You is the sort of film that is in the same vein as those adapted from the work of Nicholas Sparks.
Posted Nov 28, 2025
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1/5
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Hamnet
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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In the end, Hamnet just didn’t work for me.
Posted Nov 26, 2025
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4/5
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Zootopia 2
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Zootopia 2 proves that the city’s streets are still hopping with energy, its mysteries still twisting like a snake in the grass, and its buddy cops still paw-sitively unstoppable.
Posted Nov 25, 2025
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3/5
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The Perfect Storm
(2000)
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Danielle Solzman
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The Perfect Storm may be based on a true story, but it takes far too many dramatic liberties to truly honor the men who were lost at sea.
Posted Nov 24, 2025
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4/5
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Being Eddie
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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The film may not dig as deep as it could, but it’s a warm, entertaining reminder of why Eddie Murphy remains one of the most influential—and flat-out funniest—performers of the past fifty years.
Posted Nov 23, 2025
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4/5
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Syriana
(2005)
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Danielle Solzman
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Twenty years later, Syriana and its exploration of oil, politics, and the human cost behind global power remains as relevant today as it was in 2005.
Posted Nov 23, 2025
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3.5/5
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Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story doesn’t break new ground—these films rarely do—but offers just enough for it to be a worthwhile watch for Buffalo Bills fans.
Posted Nov 23, 2025
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4.5/5
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Wicked: For Good
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Wicked: For Good succeeds because it leans into what makes this story resonate: friendship, conviction, and the willingness to challenge the forces that shape a society.
Posted Nov 18, 2025
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3.5/5
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The Peacemaker
(1997)
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Danielle Solzman
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Between Mimi Leder proving herself on a major studio production, George Clooney’s rise as a movie star, and Nicole Kidman’s strong on-screen presence, The Peacemaker still plays as an effective late-’90s action thriller.
Posted Nov 17, 2025
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5/5
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Jay Kelly
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Kentucky native George Clooney manages to top his previous outings with a new career-best performance in Noah Baumbach’s newest masterpiece, Jay Kelly.
Posted Nov 14, 2025
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3.5/5
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Airplane II: The Sequel
(1982)
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Danielle Solzman
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Airplane II: The Sequel coasts on the goodwill of its predecessor, and while it never truly gets off the ground—or over Macho Grande—it can still deliver a few laughs when you need them.
Posted Nov 13, 2025
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4/5
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Moynihan
(2018)
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Danielle Solzman
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The film stands as both an engaging history lesson and a timely reminder of a statesman who valued ideas over ideology.
Posted Nov 10, 2025
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3.5/5
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Charlie's Angels
(2000)
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Danielle Solzman
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Twenty-five years later, Charlie’s Angels remains a product of its time—fun, flashy, and knowingly ridiculous, but also a reminder of how much Hollywood’s idea of “female empowerment” has evolved since 2000.
Posted Nov 03, 2025
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4/5
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Among Neighbors
(2024)
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Danielle Solzman
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Among Neighbors paints a vivid portrait of courage, memory, and the perils of historical denial.
Posted Oct 31, 2025
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