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B+
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Karate Kid: Legends
(2025)
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Kevin Brackett
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Often times, legacy sequels strain under the weight of nostalgia. But Karate Kid: Legends wears it like a black belt...
Posted May 30, 2025
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A
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Deadpool & Wolverine
(2024)
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Kevin Brackett
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Disney pulls no punches with this one. Kevin Feige and Marvel trusted the creatives with Deadpool's latest outing, and it paid off big-time.
Posted Jul 26, 2024
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B+
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Blonde
(2022)
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Kevin Brackett
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Blonde is an uncomfortable look into the life of Marilyn Monroe - and that's the point.
Posted Sep 23, 2022
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C+
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Don't Worry Darling
(2022)
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Kevin Brackett
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This is Florence Pugh's world, and we're all just living in it.
Posted Sep 23, 2022
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B-
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Thor: Love and Thunder
(2022)
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Kevin Brackett
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Waititi leans into the humor he brought with Ragnarok, so if you're looking for more of that - you're in for a fun time.
Posted Jul 08, 2022
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C-
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Jurassic World Dominion
(2022)
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Kevin Brackett
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The filmmakers were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.
Posted Jun 10, 2022
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C
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The Bob's Burgers Movie
(2022)
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Kevin Brackett
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Fans of the show are sure to enjoy their favorite characters on the big screen, but this one won't make newcomers want to rush out and binge the series.
Posted May 27, 2022
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C+
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
(2022)
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Kevin Brackett
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There is no mistaking that "Multiverse of Madness" is a Sam Raimi film, and his trademark style lends itself to the best moments in the film.
Posted May 06, 2022
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B
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The Bad Guys
(2022)
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Kevin Brackett
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From the slick visuals to the creative story and fun animal characters, there is much to enjoy for audiences of all ages.
Posted Apr 22, 2022
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A
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Turning Red
(2022)
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Kevin Brackett
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Silly and playful, embracing the weird and never shying away. With a unique style, great performances, and a touching story - Disney-Pixar has done it again.
Posted Mar 11, 2022
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A
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The Batman
(2022)
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Kevin Brackett
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The Batman takes the best of what we have read, watched, and listened to for the better part of a century, and crafted one of the greatest depictions of the character on the big screen to date.
Posted Mar 04, 2022
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B-
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I Want You Back
(2022)
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Kevin Brackett
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I WANT YOU BACK makes for a great date movie, and truly feels like something different is being added to the rom-com genre.
Posted Feb 11, 2022
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D
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The 355
(2022)
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Kevin Brackett
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A star-studded, yet sloppily-executed spy/thriller that never quite delivers on its potential.
Posted Jan 07, 2022
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B
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Eternals
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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ETERNALS is exactly how we can continue to get Marvel movies without the formula feeling stale, while still scratching the itch audiences have for big, bombastic, superpowered action.
Posted Nov 05, 2021
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B-
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Last Night in Soho
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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Edgar Wright's latest is an ambitious, stylistic horror-thriller that doesn't always hit the mark - but manages to suck you in through its unique story and stellar performances.
Posted Oct 29, 2021
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A+
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Dune
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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DUNE is an awe-inspiring, epic science-fiction masterpiece, carefully crafted by one of the best directors working in the genre today.
Posted Oct 22, 2021
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A
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Mass
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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Confronting the uncomfortable, four actors deliver tour de force performances in this emotionally charged chamber piece.
Posted Oct 15, 2021
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A
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No Time to Die
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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...the perfect Bond film, full of spectacular action, romance, and intrigue - everything one could hope for.
Posted Oct 08, 2021
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B+
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The Many Saints of Newark
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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With excellent performances and an intriguing story, the film works for both fans and newcomers.
Posted Oct 01, 2021
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B
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Dear Evan Hansen
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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Full of amazing songs and powerful performances, the film does right by the acclaimed stage musical...
Posted Sep 24, 2021
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B+
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Everybody's Talking About Jamie
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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A wonderful story, with memorable performances, great songs, and mesmerizing camerawork.
Posted Sep 17, 2021
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B
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Annette
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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Annette is a bizarre, unconventional, and mesmerizing rock opera that tests the audience's patience at every turn. But in exchange, you are rewarded with a thought-provoking experience, full of incredible performances and fantastic music.
Posted Aug 06, 2021
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C
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Jungle Cruise
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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While there is some fun to be had, Jungle Cruise lacks the magic of the franchise it wants to be.
Posted Jul 30, 2021
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C+
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Old
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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An intriguing premise that fails to pay off in the end, the story would have been better served as an episode of The Twilight Zone or Black Mirror.
Posted Jul 23, 2021
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B
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Black Widow
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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Exciting and well-crafted action, a nice tribute to the character audiences have loved over the past decade.
Posted Jul 09, 2021
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C+
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Luca
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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If you've ever wondered what it would be like if someone combined The Little Mermaid and Call Me By Your Name, look no further.
Posted Jun 18, 2021
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A
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Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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Compelling, heartbreaking, and joyous... the film celebrates all Rita Moreno has accomplished throughout her illustrious career.
Posted Jun 18, 2021
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A
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The Sparks Brothers
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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This fantastic musical journey is a love letter to one of the most influential band you may not have heard of, but will never forget.
Posted Jun 18, 2021
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C-
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Spirit Untamed
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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Poor animation, a generic story, and wasted voice talent make for a forgettable experience.
Posted Jun 04, 2021
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B
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Cruella
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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You don't always need a backstory for a popular big-screen villain... but it's impressive just how well they pulled this one off.
Posted May 28, 2021
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C-
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Army Of The Dead
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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All of Snyder's worst tendencies are on display... Style often comes over substance, and you really feel it.
Posted May 21, 2021
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C+
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The Woman in the Window
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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While the story does feel familiar in a lot of ways, it also never ceases to be compelling.
Posted May 14, 2021
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A
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The Mitchells vs. the Machines
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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Through the use of a unique animation style, quirky humor, and on-screen visual gags - there is a lot to love about this dysfunctional family...
Posted Apr 30, 2021
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C+
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Voyagers
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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Though familiar, the film is entertaining enough with the futuristic premise and slick set design that it's probably worth taking the trip into space...
Posted Apr 09, 2021
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B
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Crisis
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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CRISIS is a compelling story, and multifaceted look into the epidemic that has plagued our country for the last two decades.
Posted Apr 02, 2021
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B+
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Nobody
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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Odenkirk is fantastic in the hard-hitting, action-packed role - you've never seen him like this before!
Posted Mar 26, 2021
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B+
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Zack Snyder's Justice League
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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...Zack Snyder's Justice League is double the length of the theatrical cut. And while it is a long movie, the story earns it...
Posted Mar 19, 2021
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C-
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Chaos Walking
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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...a predictable and lackluster script doesn't leave room for much intrigue along the journey.
Posted Mar 05, 2021
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C
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Coming 2 America
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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Fans of the classic film will no doubt find much to enjoy from the sequel, but unfortunately it lacks most of the charm that was so unique in the original.
Posted Mar 05, 2021
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A
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Raya and the Last Dragon
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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The talented voice cast brings this mystical journey to life in true Disney fashion...
Posted Mar 05, 2021
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C
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Cherry
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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Strong performances and a fascinating story keep the film from being a complete failure, but aren't enough to save the ambitious directors from being left to their own devices.
Posted Feb 26, 2021
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A-
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I Care a Lot
(2020)
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Kevin Brackett
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"...[Pike] has a talent for playing smart, strong-willed characters - and she is truly a force to be reckoned with in the film."
Posted Feb 19, 2021
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A
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Flora and Ulysses
(2020)
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Kevin Brackett
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"...the real superpower of Flora & Ulysses is the hero we can all aspire to be, and the difference each one of us makes in the lives around us."
Posted Feb 17, 2021
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A
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Malcolm & Marie
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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Malcolm & Marie is a fascinating look into relationships and the film industry, and is written in a way that speaks truth to the beauty and ugliness that comes along with being human.
Posted Feb 12, 2021
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B-
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Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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From the beginning until the final minutes of Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar, you never quite know what to expect. Is it a buddy comedy? A musical? A parody? The answer is yes.
Posted Feb 12, 2021
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A
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Minari
(2020)
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Kevin Brackett
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Watching the humanity at play, realized through such truthful writing and performances, you can't help but to be enamored with the family.
Posted Feb 12, 2021
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A
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Judas and the Black Messiah
(2021)
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Kevin Brackett
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Filled with terrific performances and a compelling look at recent history which still inspires those who fight for human rights, Judas and the Black Messiah is an important film...
Posted Feb 12, 2021
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A
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Promising Young Woman
(2020)
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Kevin Brackett
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There are some very good performances throughout the film, but make no mistake - this is the Carey Mulligan show.
Posted Jan 29, 2021
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