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‘The Menu’ Review: Weird, Dark, and Pretty Tasty

It’s fitting Anya Taylor-Joy is in a film about foodies, because she’s a damn snack! “The Menu” follows a group of wealthy guests at a remote restaurant ran by Ralph Fiennes, only for strange things to begin to happen. Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, Judith Light, and John Leguizamo all star, while… Continue reading ‘The Menu’ Review: Weird, Dark, and Pretty Tasty

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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Review: The MCU Is Back, Baby!

For my money? Better than the first one. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is the sequel to the 2018 film and the 30th installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In the film, Shuri (Letitia Wright), Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o), and other allies try and defend Wakanda against a new enemy, led by Tenoch Huerta. Danai Gurira,… Continue reading ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Review: The MCU Is Back, Baby!

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‘Spirited’ Review: Christmas Comes Early With Middling Results

I think it should be federal law that no new Christmas movies be released until mid-November at the very earliest. “Spirited” is a modern spin on the classic “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, and follows the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) as he tries to redeem a corrupt PR spinster (Ryan Reynolds). Octavia… Continue reading ‘Spirited’ Review: Christmas Comes Early With Middling Results