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10/10
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Frankenstein
(2025)
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Nicholas Brooks
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Frankenstein is one of the best movies of 2025 and a near-perfect adaptation of the novel; hopefully, audiences witness and feel the power the movie has, whether they're seeing it at home or in theaters.
Posted Oct 31, 2025
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7/10
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Shelby Oaks
(2023)
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Hannah Rose
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Shelby Oaks, much like the spooky and rundown town in which it is set, is rough around the edges and filled with holes – but it's gorgeous, compelling and unforgettable, a cult classic in the making.
Posted Oct 31, 2025
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5/10
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Black Phone 2
(2025)
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Caralynn Matassa
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Black Phone 2 isn’t the year’s worst horror film. It falls squarely in the middle, mostly because of residual attachment to these characters from the first movie and the extremely effective snowed-in camp setting.
Posted Oct 31, 2025
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8/10
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Bugonia
(2025)
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Hannah Rose
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Bugonia is strange, disturbing, cruel and just plain silly. This eccentric masterpiece is tailor-made to subvert and examine the current socio-political climate, but just offbeat and quirky enough for it to transcend this era of cinema.
Posted Oct 31, 2025
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6/10
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A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE
(2025)
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Melissa Hannon
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...it serves as a politically thought-provoking film during a tense time when uncertainties about nuclear war persist...However, others who appreciate a real, more definitive ending will certainly feel let down...
Posted Oct 25, 2025
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5/10
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The Woman in Cabin 10
(2025)
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Katie Doll
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The Woman in Cabin 10 might be a fine Friday night watch at home, but even if its relatable protagonist and classic references can't save it from drowning in the deep end.
Posted Oct 10, 2025
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4/10
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TRON: Ares
(2025)
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Caralynn Matassa
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The movie leaves off with an obvious tease at the next installment, but I left the theater less than enthused about sitting through another one.
Posted Oct 08, 2025
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7/10
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Good Boy
(2025)
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Hannah Rose
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If anything, maybe the only valid criticism one can point at Good Boy is the obvious typecasting of a good boy as a "good boy."
Posted Oct 07, 2025
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8/10
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V/H/S Halloween
(2025)
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Nicholas Brooks
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V/H/S Halloween has all the makings of a perfect annual Halloween watch, and in many ways, it holds true to that idea from beginning to end.
Posted Oct 06, 2025
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7/10
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Steve
(2025)
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Katie Doll
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One part exposé on the frustrating treatment of emotionally complex children and their voluntary caretakers, and one part character study that lets Murphy show off his humility, Steve packs an honest punch that leaves an aggressive bruise.
Posted Oct 03, 2025
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6/10
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Play Dirty
(2025)
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Jamie Parker
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Play Dirty doesn't quite live up to Shane Black's better films like Kiss Kiss Bang Bang or The Nice Guys, but it does manage to bring together a great ensemble cast that is evocative of the Ocean's film series.
Posted Oct 01, 2025
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7/10
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Dead of Winter
(2025)
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Katie Doll
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The snowy setting itself is a chilling character in Dead of Winter, armed with [Brian] Kirk's high-value, attractive direction.
Posted Sep 24, 2025
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5/10
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The Man in My Basement
(2025)
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Caralynn Matassa
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It is worth a watch for fans of Dafoe and does prompt the audience to consider bigger questions about race, privilege, and power, even if it's not quite able to answer them.
Posted Sep 22, 2025
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10/10
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One Battle After Another
(2025)
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Ben Morganti
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Audiences should prepare for the best film of the year, as Paul Thomas Anderson has just released one of his most complete cinematic achievements in his career.
Posted Sep 22, 2025
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6/10
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HIM
(2025)
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Nicholas Brooks
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Despite its mixed bag of a finale that might prove divisive to some audiences, powerhouse performances from Wayans and Withers, paired with impressive visuals, will make it unforgettable.
Posted Sep 22, 2025
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6/10
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American Sweatshop
(2025)
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Katie Doll
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American Sweatshop is a thoughtfully dramatic examination of content moderators' mental health at its best, and a semi-tense cyberthriller at its worst.
Posted Sep 20, 2025
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7/10
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The Lost Bus
(2025)
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Katie Doll
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The Lost Bus is epic, to say the least, designed to make audiences feel a vicarious rush in a non-stop drive for survival.
Posted Sep 09, 2025
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6/10
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The Conjuring: Last Rites
(2025)
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Caralynn Matassa
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The Conjuring: Last Rites may not be the scariest in the franchise or have the most intriguing story, but it is certainly emotionally satisfying.
Posted Sep 05, 2025
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7/10
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The Toxic Avenger
(2023)
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Nicholas Brooks
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There's no denying that the fun of The Toxic Avenger practically begs for a sequel, and hopefully others will see it the same way. There's a new era of heroes coming, and it belongs to the Toxic Avenger.
Posted Sep 04, 2025
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8/10
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Caught Stealing
(2025)
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Ben Morganti
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While it might suffer from an imbalanced tone and pace, Caught Stealing maintains its thematic core and most important character arc.
Posted Sep 04, 2025
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8/10
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The Cut
(2024)
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Martin Carr
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The boxer carries a similar burden defined through childhood trauma that robs him of glory, revealing The Cut to be a haunting experience that feels oddly mainstream upon reflection, despite those indie undertones and formidable performances throughout.
Posted Sep 04, 2025
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9/10
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The Thursday Murder Club
(2025)
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Nicholas Brooks
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Tonally, Thursday Murder Club might not be for everyone, but for those seeking something lighter it's a joy coming along for the ride as these charming characters attempt to solve a classic whodunit.
Posted Aug 29, 2025
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6/10
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Primitive War
(2025)
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Nicholas Brooks
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Primitive War isn't perfect, but it's exactly what audiences need to scratch the dino itch.
Posted Aug 29, 2025
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3/10
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Honey Don't!
(2025)
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Caralynn Matassa
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The ending attempts to bring things full circle, but instead ends up feeling like audiences have wasted their time on a story that ultimately meant nothing and goes nowhere, without more than a few chuckle-worthy moments in between.
Posted Aug 24, 2025
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9/10
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Gran Torino
(2008)
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Jon Arvedon
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Gran Torino is a harrowing glimpse into how, depending on the nature of one's past sins, true redemption can sometimes be fait accompli.
Posted Aug 24, 2025
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1/4
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Americana
(2025)
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David Reddish
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Americana has parallel elements to so many classic American indie films, but like the wigs on Halsey and Sweeney, they feel like bad drag. It ranks as one of the worst films of 2025.
Posted Aug 15, 2025
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9/10
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Night Always Comes
(2025)
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Katie Doll
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Fresh off the tail of the success of Marvel's The Fantastic Four: First Steps, [Vanessa] Kirby delivers another powerhouse performance in Night Always Comes.
Posted Aug 14, 2025
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5/10
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Borderline
(2025)
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Hannah Collins
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Perhaps in time, public opinion will mellow and Borderline's offbeat offerings will age gracefully. For now, Borderline teeters a thin line, and has a difficult time balancing its own act.
Posted Aug 06, 2025
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7/10
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Freakier Friday
(2025)
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Caralynn Matassa
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In all, this legacy sequel offers plenty of heart and humor, making it a solid, breezy watch both for fans of the original and those coming in afresh.
Posted Aug 06, 2025
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9/10
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Together
(2025)
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Caralynn Matassa
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A Cronenbergian rom-com with touches of The Thing, it's a can't-miss watch for horror fans.
Posted Jul 30, 2025
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9/10
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The Naked Gun
(2025)
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Nicholas Brooks
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The Naked Gun isn't just for longtime fans; it's for newcomers, comedy fans, and anyone looking to put the phone down and enjoy a genuinely hilarious time at the movies.
Posted Jul 30, 2025
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6/10
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Happy Gilmore 2
(2025)
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Caralynn Matassa
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Happy Gilmore 2 certainly won't go down as a classic, even in the eyes of the most fervent Sandler fans. It is, however, a fun, occasionally charming, imperfect, and ultimately harmless return to a world and character that helped define a comedy subgenre.
Posted Jul 25, 2025
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5/10
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House on Eden
(2025)
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Hannah Rose
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As it is, though, House on Eden is typical screenlife fare, a modern-day Blair Witch, right down to its flaws and virtues.
Posted Jul 23, 2025
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8/10
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps
(2025)
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Caralynn Matassa
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First Steps is easily the best MCU film in years, grounded by compelling performances, solid action, and next-level visuals. The deeper emotional story at the heart of it is just a pleasantly surprising bonus.
Posted Jul 22, 2025
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8/10
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Jurassic World
(2015)
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Joshua M. Patton
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Jurassic World served up a remix of Jurassic Park, and it remains arguably the most satisfying and rewatchable installment in the franchise since the first film.
Posted Jul 21, 2025
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6/10
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I Know What You Did Last Summer
(2025)
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Hannah Rose
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I Know What You Did Last Summer may be cashing in on the sequel storm and the horror renaissance, but it's also knee-deep in the growing camp and kitsch revival that has been blossoming in the last few years.
Posted Jul 16, 2025
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7/10
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Superman
(2025)
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Jamie Parker
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Superman redefines the superhero genre for DC and gives them a stunning start to a new era of blockbuster films. Superman is one of the most comic book-y movies in the genre, and that is a huge plus for the newest entry in the DC pantheon.
Posted Jul 08, 2025
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4/4
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Brokeback Mountain
(2005)
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David Reddish
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A careful reading of the film will stand up to modern criticisms. Crash may have won the Oscar, but Brokeback Mountain won an even greater award: history remembers it as the real winner. This is one of the Greatest Movies Ever Made.
Posted Jul 07, 2025
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6/10
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The Old Guard 2
(2025)
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David Reddish
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Despite the terrific cast, a fine performance by Ngô and the presence of Thurman and Golding, the alchemy never quite turns to gold.
Posted Jul 02, 2025
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4/10
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Jurassic World Rebirth
(2025)
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Caralynn Matassa
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Overall, Rebirth hits most of the vintage Jurassic Park beats, but it feels like they're going down a checklist.
Posted Jul 02, 2025
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6/10
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M3GAN 2.0
(2025)
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Hannah Rose
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M3GAN 2.0 wasn't made for peak storytelling or cinema. It is practically a vehicle for fanservice, for the kitsch-hungry crowd who understandably wanted more of M3GAN's eccentric, morally-ambiguous antics.
Posted Jun 26, 2025
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9/10
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28 Years Later
(2025)
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Katie Doll
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Only Danny Boyle could pull off a film with a zany visual language that sees zombies as an allegory for a family's domestic struggles.
Posted Jun 19, 2025
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7/10
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Elio
(2025)
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Hannah Rose
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Although the storytelling is solid, sweet and sensitive, Elio doesn't quite live up to its full potential.
Posted Jun 18, 2025
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7/10
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F1 The Movie
(2025)
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Ben Wasserman
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What ultimately makes F1 must-see cinema are its visuals, offering some of the purest vehicular action of the year by far.
Posted Jun 17, 2025
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2/4
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Nightbreed
(1990)
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David Reddish
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Nightbreed suffers from too much ineptitude to laud, and shows off too much creativity to fully dismiss.
Posted Jun 17, 2025
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3/10
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Diablo
(2025)
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Brittany Frederick
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[..] with how much other action films have pushed the boundaries of what's possible, Diablo is missing that "OMG" moment that would make audiences truly remember it.
Posted Jun 10, 2025
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8/10
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Materialists
(2025)
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Caralynn Matassa
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While it's not flawless, the overarching feeling when leaving the theaters is a strong desire to see what Celine Song is going to do next.
Posted Jun 10, 2025
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8/10
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How to Train Your Dragon
(2025)
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Caralynn Matassa
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[...] the filmmaker takes the opportunity to revamp some of his visuals in a satisfying way, and some of the sequences in the new movie will leave viewers just as breathless as the first did.
Posted Jun 09, 2025
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8/10
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Predator: Killer of Killers
(2025)
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Nicholas Brooks
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Predator: Killer of Killers understands exactly what's needed for a Predator story and delivers in every way, from merciless action to expansive looks at cultures from around the world to across the stars.
Posted Jun 06, 2025
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9/10
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Dogma
(1999)
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Joshua M. Patton
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While audiences can watch Dogma at home soon enough, seeing it once more on the big screen is a near-religious experience.
Posted Jun 05, 2025
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