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‘Disclosure Day’ Review: A Messy Return-to-Form for Spielberg
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‘Disclosure Day’ Review: A Messy Return-to-Form for Spielberg

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Steven Spielberg gotta know something we don’t, bro is way too obsessed with making alien movies… “Disclosure Day” is the latest film from Steven Spielberg, and follows a cybersecurity whistleblower (Josh O’Connor) and meteorologist (Emily Blunt) who become involved in a government conspiracy. Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Wyatt Russell, and Colman Domingo also star, as David Koepp… Continue reading ‘Disclosure Day’ Review: A Messy Return-to-Form for Spielberg

‘Scary Movie’ Review: Sixth Film Heavy on Meta and Nostalgia, but Middling on Laughs
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‘Scary Movie’ Review: Sixth Film Heavy on Meta and Nostalgia, but Middling on Laughs

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Potty humor, lazy pop culture references, and a “Jackass” trailer playing before the movie started? Welcome back, 2003! “Scary Movie” is the sixth installment of the famous parody franchise, and features the return of the Wayans brothers after being absent from the series they created for the past four films. In the film, Cindy and… Continue reading ‘Scary Movie’ Review: Sixth Film Heavy on Meta and Nostalgia, but Middling on Laughs

‘Backrooms’ Review: Not Creepy Enough to Be Worth Exploring
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‘Backrooms’ Review: Not Creepy Enough to Be Worth Exploring

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Between this and “Obsession,” the Youtuber-turned-horror director pipeline just keeps on rolling! “Backrooms” is based on the internet creepypasta series created by Kane Parsons, who makes his feature directorial debut here. In the film, a furniture store owner (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and his therapist (Renate Reinsve) discover a dimension of seemingly endless spaces in the basement of his store.… Continue reading ‘Backrooms’ Review: Not Creepy Enough to Be Worth Exploring

‘Tuner’ Review: Indie Heist Flick Hits the Right Notes
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‘Tuner’ Review: Indie Heist Flick Hits the Right Notes

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The piano-fication of “Baby Driver.” “Tuner” follows a young piano tuner (Leo Woodall) who begins to use his perfect-pitch skills to crack safes. Havana Rose Liu, Lior Raz, Tovah Feldshuh, Jean Reno, and Dustin Hoffman also star, while Daniel Roher directs. I like films like “The Outfit,” “The Accountant,” and “Baby Driver” that follow a… Continue reading ‘Tuner’ Review: Indie Heist Flick Hits the Right Notes

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Review: Still Enough Style and Flair 20 Years Later
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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Review: Still Enough Style and Flair 20 Years Later

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“The Devil Wears Prada 2” successfully revisits beloved characters, with Anne Hathaway’s Andy navigating the evolving fashion industry alongside Meryl Streep’s iconic Miranda. While it misses some of the original’s sharpness and features flat cinematography, the film maintains charm, appealing to nostalgic fans and offering insights into modern media culture.

‘Michael’ Review: Good Songs and Thin Script
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‘Michael’ Review: Good Songs and Thin Script

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Best way I can summarize this film is that I tapped my foot a lot, but don’t feel that I learned anything. “Michael” is the story of singer Michael Jackson’s, following his start as a child performer in the Jackson 5 to the peak of his fame in the 80s. Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson portrays… Continue reading ‘Michael’ Review: Good Songs and Thin Script

‘The Bride’ Review: A New Spin on Old Tale Is Largely Style Over Substance
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‘The Bride’ Review: A New Spin on Old Tale Is Largely Style Over Substance

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“The Bride!” offers a unique take on the Frankenstein mythos, featuring Jessie Buckley as the titular character revived by a scientist in 1930s Chicago. While visually appealing and ambitious, the film struggles with its narrative coherence and leaves several threads unresolved, resulting in mixed results.

‘Scream 7’ Review: Some Fun, but Many Missed Opportunities
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‘Scream 7’ Review: Some Fun, but Many Missed Opportunities

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It’s like they say in “The Dark Knight:” you either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the sort of film your franchise set out to make fun of. “Scream 7” is the seventh installment of the 30-year-old slasher franchise, and follows a new Ghostface killer targeting the family of Sidney… Continue reading ‘Scream 7’ Review: Some Fun, but Many Missed Opportunities

’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Review: More of What You (Didn’t) Expect
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’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Review: More of What You (Didn’t) Expect

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“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” serves as a sequel to the acclaimed “28 Years Later.” This installment shifts focus from zombies to the nature of evil within humanity. With standout performances from Jack O’Connell and Ralph Fiennes, the film offers intense sequences and a fresh take on the Rage Virus lore, continuing the franchise’s unpredictability.