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‘One Battle After Another’: A powerful political thriller meets a laugh-out-loud comedy
Living in a society with a purist government who retaliates against anyone who helps any sort of minority, the odds are especially stacked against Bob and Willa, who must find and rely on their very few allies to escape.
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Dedicated to everyone in the movie theater who laughed at “The Substance”
“The Substance”, though quite effectively campy and satirical at times, is not a comedy.
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“Captain America: Brave New World” isn’t the worst
In general, the film is a mixed bag. It isn’t quite a standout in the MCU, but it isn’t the worst, either.
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“AFRAID” film review
Horror’s remarkable adaptability has made new sights plausible like the countless subgenres that can be found. From bloody slasher films…
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“REAGAN” is so American it hurts
If this movie wants you to have one takeaway, it’s that the mighty Ronald Reagan single- handedly brought the Soviet Union to its knees (he didn’t, actually).
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“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is a nostalgic nightmare
His newest outing is a scary, fun time for new and old fans — however, occasionally falls flat due to an overstuffed plot.
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“Dune: Part 2” (2024) review: A modern masterpiece
“Dune: Part 2” took everything great about the first movie and expanded upon it to create an out-of-this-world experience for viewers.
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‘The Underdoggs’ (2024) review: An underwhelming sports story
“The Underdoggs” was about as predictable as “The Mighty Ducks” or “Air Bud,” except without a unique twist — another…
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‘La La Land in Concert’: Not a waste of a lovely night
If the medium is the message, this remediation of the film with a live orchestra was the best possible love letter to live music.
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“Argylle” (2024) review: A convoluted mess
I’m just going to come out and say it: “Argylle” bored me. Not even the star-studded ensemble cast could hold this story together.
