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“Thelma” is a hoot and a holler for the ages
Most importantly, though, “Thelma” is a movie for the ages. Read More
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“Imaginary” is an unimaginative horror flick
As a horror enthusiast, “Imaginary” was disappointing. I love the horror genre, but the film was just not scary. It suffers from weak writing — the film was bland and unwatchable. The film was directed by Jeff Wadlow, who also co-wrote the film with Greg Erb and Jason Oremland. More notably, the film was produced […]
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“Late Night with the Devil”: A promising satirical horror film tainted by AI
“Late Night with the Devil” is a creative found-footage horror movie that originally premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival in March 2023, now debuting to the public in theaters. Directed by Cameron and Colin Cairnes, the movie follows a documentary structure and plays into possession and ritual sacrifice tropes. Jack Delroy, played by […]
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“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” is as lifeless as its poltergeists
I love the original “Ghostbusters,” not only because of the nostalgia I have from watching it with my family during Halloween, but because of its humor and endearing cast. "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," however, proves that maybe it’s time to let the franchise rest before its spirit gets sucked. Gil Kenan writes and directs the new […]
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“Damsel”: Reworking fairytale tropes in 2024
“Damsel” was a refreshing film that I enjoyed despite its faults. The film has the strongest of some of Millie Bobby Brown's acting, however, it ended up having predictable writing that diminished its suspense and, for me, its rewatchability. “Damsel” is a dark fantasy film written by Dan Mazeua and directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. […]
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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. Read More
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“The Holdovers” (2024) review: Holding Oscar nominations
“The Holdovers,” directed by Alexander Payne, is a surprisingly upbeat and touching film that explores depression and loss. Read More
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‘Mean Girls’ (2024) review: A not-so-mean musical
In the last few months, Hollywood has churned out movies inspired by Broadway musicals. “Mean Girls” is no exception to this trend. Read More
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‘Saltburn’ takes a shallow dive into obsession. A deeper review
"Saltburn" builds a universe of vapidity, the depraved, and the beautiful. And like its characters, the movie is gorgeous but shallow. Read More
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On watching Snow fall
What I had most anticipated was watching the gradual moral decay of Coriolanus Snow. However, the film did not satisfy me. Read More
