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A Christmas Carol
(1984)
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Rachel Wagner
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All the performances are good. David Warner is great and warm as Cratchit and Frank Finlay is very scary and effective as Marley.
Posted Nov 26, 2025
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Sarah's Oil
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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I am sure a lot of kids will be inspired to see a strong-willed determined child like Sarah and her story on the big screen.
Posted Nov 08, 2025
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Satisfied
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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a lot of women will relate to what Goldsberry is going through and the documentary does a good job of making this exceptional experience of Hamilton feel grounded
Posted Oct 05, 2025
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Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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An excellent recording of this show based on the beloved animated film. The cast is wonderful led by Samantha Barks as Elsa and Laura Dawkes as Anna.
Posted Sep 05, 2025
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28 Years Later
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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The problem comes in Alex Garland‘s unfocused script.
Posted Jul 01, 2025
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Jurassic World Rebirth
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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There are a couple decent dinosaur scenes but they are less fun than they would be because we don’t care about the characters and the tension hasn’t been built appropriately.
Posted Jul 01, 2025
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Elio
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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This is very sincere and sweet, kids will enjoy it but nothing about it is memorable or special. It’s just an ok movie for kids.
Posted Jun 24, 2025
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F1 The Movie
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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The racing scenes in F1: The Movie are thrilling and so much fun to watch. Pitt has charisma in spades
Posted Jun 17, 2025
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Materialists
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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This is the kind of story we used to get from Woody Allen except without the humor or witty banter.
Posted Jun 12, 2025
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Good Night, and Good Luck Live
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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It was better and more entertaining than I expected.
Posted Jun 12, 2025
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The Life of Chuck
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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We get it. Dance to the beat of your own drum (I’m not being facetious. They literally have dancing and a drummer.) How profound…
Posted Jun 12, 2025
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How to Train Your Dragon
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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If you are hoping for something even slightly creatively challenging than you’ll be sorely disappointed.
Posted Jun 12, 2025
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Tornado
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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Tornado will be too much of a slow burn for some but it’s very well made with compelling characters
Posted Jun 12, 2025
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Ballerina
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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It’s ok if you’re just looking for action but even that I found to be largely dark and cloudy with little innovation
Posted Jun 12, 2025
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Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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Raising the Bar is too schmaltzy even for me and I’m a huge softee when it comes to underdog sports movies.
Posted Jun 12, 2025
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Karate Kid: Legends
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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It’s a crowd-pleasing movie that made me smile and at the end of the day that’s what blockbuster entertainment is all about.
Posted May 29, 2025
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Lilo & Stitch
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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this is pretty much a shot-for-shot remake of the animated film, and why would I want that when I can just watch the animated film?
Posted May 21, 2025
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Secret Mall Apartment
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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If you can find Secret Mall Apartment I highly recommend it.
Posted May 15, 2025
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Friendship
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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This... is just a miserable experience, and I don't recommend it to anyone unless you want to torture people with annoying characters.
Posted May 15, 2025
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Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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There are a bunch of problems with Final Reckoning. First of all, the first hour is an unending stretch of exposition dumps and nostalgia nods
Posted May 15, 2025
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Juliet & Romeo
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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this new take on Shakespeare stretches out to a punishing 122 minutes and almost nothing works. The leads are bland, the songs are forgettable and the modern dialogue is cringeworthy
Posted May 12, 2025
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Thunderbolts*
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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Isn’t the intended audience still teenagers and families with older kids? Is this age-range really interested in existential dread, family conflict and depression?
Posted May 02, 2025
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Another Simple Favor
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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Each new reveal becomes increasingly ridiculous and only makes sense with long monologues explaining everything to us.
Posted May 02, 2025
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Warfare
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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It's so grueling to watch that one can't help but be exhausted from the experience, but I think chronicling what these soldiers went through has value
Posted Apr 07, 2025
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My Love Will Make You Disappear
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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If you like a romance with a dose of over-the-top melodrama this is the romcom for you.
Posted Apr 07, 2025
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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lots of lowbrow humor... none of it lands, none of it is funny and even Cheech Marin can’t bring any spark into this sad family affair.
Posted Apr 07, 2025
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A Minecraft Movie
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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a pleasant piece of family entertainment most people will enjoy watching.
Posted Apr 07, 2025
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Black Bag
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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The film is stylish with a terrific cast but even at 94 minutes the pacing felt lethargic and the spy elements undercooked.
Posted Mar 28, 2025
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The King of Kings
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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Especially during Easter, parents need something like this to help them explain the events of Easter without traumatizing them or making them feel badly
Posted Mar 28, 2025
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Ne Zha II
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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The action is incredible. The last act of the film is especially exciting
Posted Mar 28, 2025
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The Penguin Lessons
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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This movie is simply adorable and you’d have to be super cynical to not be charmed by it.
Posted Mar 28, 2025
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Disney's Snow White
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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The problem with the movie is the terrible cgi making everything look plasticky and strange. It's just weird having her interact with fake little men and fake animals
Posted Mar 19, 2025
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Queen of the Ring
(2024)
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Rachel Wagner
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They are both so good in their roles I can forgive the cliches.
Posted Mar 12, 2025
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Picture This
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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She is very likable on screen but the screenplay doesn’t take advantage of that charisma. Nothing funny or engaging happens so it becomes a real slog to get through
Posted Mar 12, 2025
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Mickey 17
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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This is just repetitive, obvious and annoying.
Posted Mar 12, 2025
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Kiss of the Spider Woman
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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I loved the cinematography, dance and music throughout and the chemistry between the 2 friends really works.
Posted Mar 07, 2025
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The Ballad of Wallis Island
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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This folksy tale is definitely the charmer of the festival.
Posted Mar 07, 2025
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Lurker
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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All the acting is excellent and it will make you tense as you watch!
Posted Mar 07, 2025
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Cutting Through Rocks
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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this documentary is quite eye-opening.
Posted Mar 07, 2025
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Teenage Wasteland
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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It’s probably 20 minutes too long but an entertaining little documentary with engaging interviews and a story that surprises throughout.
Posted Mar 07, 2025
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DJ Ahmet
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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There’s nothing new here but it’s a pleasant story with nice chemistry between the brothers.
Posted Mar 07, 2025
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Selena y Los Dinos
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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I like the personal approach to the documentary focusing on her family and loved ones memories over the tragic way her life was unfairly ended. Plus, lots of great singing fans will love.
Posted Mar 07, 2025
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André Is an Idiot
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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It gets the slight edge because André really has had a crazy life that is entertaining to watch.
Posted Mar 07, 2025
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Come See Me in the Good Light
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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It’s heartbreaking but also reaffirming to see such a loving and kind couple persevere together.
Posted Mar 07, 2025
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Rebuilding
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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There won’t be enough story for some with this but I enjoyed it for what it is.
Posted Mar 07, 2025
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Coexistence, My Ass!
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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She’s a likable lead to follow and her standup is pretty funny making for an enjoyable documentary.
Posted Mar 07, 2025
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Seeds
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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A stunningly shot documentary
Posted Mar 07, 2025
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Atropia
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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It’s unexpected to have something so pro-soldier and military at Sundance but it’s also satirizing the military and especially the press, which makes it interesting.
Posted Mar 07, 2025
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The Dating Game
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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It’s nothing too profound or weighty just a light frothy dating documentary.
Posted Mar 07, 2025
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Sally
(2025)
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Rachel Wagner
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A perfectly pleasant documentary about a cool lady.
Posted Mar 07, 2025
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