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‘Knock at the Cabin’ Review: A Tiny Home Invasion Thriller with World-Ending Stakes
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‘Knock at the Cabin’ Review: A Tiny Home Invasion Thriller with World-Ending Stakes

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M. Night is back, baby! (Even though he’s made like three decent films the last ten years.) “Knock at the Cabin” is the latest film from writer-director M. Night Shyamalan, and follows a family of three (Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, and Kristen Cui) that get held hostage by a group of strangers (Dave Bautista, Nikki… Continue reading ‘Knock at the Cabin’ Review: A Tiny Home Invasion Thriller with World-Ending Stakes

‘Babylon’ Review: Excessive, Nostalgic, and Indulgent in the Best Ways
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‘Babylon’ Review: Excessive, Nostalgic, and Indulgent in the Best Ways

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I suppose when you are the youngest Best Director winner in history and have made arguably two of the best films of the past decade, you can afford to go a little crazy. “Babylon” follows an aspiring actress (Margot Robbie), aging star (Brad Pitt), and young assistant (Diego Calva) who all try to navigate the… Continue reading ‘Babylon’ Review: Excessive, Nostalgic, and Indulgent in the Best Ways

‘They/Them’ Review: A Slasher Low on Scares, High on Snores
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‘They/Them’ Review: A Slasher Low on Scares, High on Snores

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When the title is the best part thing about your film, you’re in trouble. “They/Them” is the directorial debut of screenwriter John Logan, and follows a group of teens who attend a gay conversion camp (run by Kevin Bacon), only to be stalked by a masked killer. Jason Blum produces through his Blumhouse banner. When… Continue reading ‘They/Them’ Review: A Slasher Low on Scares, High on Snores

‘Nope’ Review: The Film’s Title Says It All
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‘Nope’ Review: The Film’s Title Says It All

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When you begin your directorial career with what will likely be the best film you ever make, I guess there’s nowhere to go but down. “Nope” is the third film from director Jordan Peele, and follows two siblings (Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer) who begin to suspect their ranch has been visited by a UFO.… Continue reading ‘Nope’ Review: The Film’s Title Says It All

‘The Black Phone’ Review: Let It Go to Voicemail
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‘The Black Phone’ Review: Let It Go to Voicemail

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Well, at least Ethan Hawke seemed to have fun… “The Black Phone” follows a young boy (Mason Thames) who is kidnapped by a serial killer (Ethan Hawke) and must find a way to escape. Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, and James Ransone also star, while Scott Derrickson directs and co-writes. I’m not the biggest fan of… Continue reading ‘The Black Phone’ Review: Let It Go to Voicemail

94th Academy Awards Predictions: Who Will, Could, and Should Win
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94th Academy Awards Predictions: Who Will, Could, and Should Win

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In what was a pretty good year at the movies in 2021, the Oscar lineup is actually somewhat underwhelming. In my opinion it is the weakest batch of Best Picture nominees that we have seen in years, with only three or four of them scoring above a 5 with me. Still, there are chances for… Continue reading 94th Academy Awards Predictions: Who Will, Could, and Should Win

‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Review: Big on Fan-Service, Low on Fun
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‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Review: Big on Fan-Service, Low on Fun

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You know what they say: fool me once, shame on you. Fool me three times, you’re the Ghostbusters sequels. “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” is the fourth installment of the franchise, and serves as a direct sequel to the first two films. Directed by Jason Reitman, son of the original film’s director Ivan, the plot follows two young… Continue reading ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Review: Big on Fan-Service, Low on Fun

‘Black Widow’ Review: A Fittingly Action-Packed Return to the MCU
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‘Black Widow’ Review: A Fittingly Action-Packed Return to the MCU

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You know what they say, better late than never! “Black Widow” is the long-awaited (and oft-delayed) solo film for the titular superhero played by Scarlett Johansson, and follows a mission that ends up reuniting her with her family (Florence Pugh, David Harbour, and Rachel Weisz). O-T Fagbenle, William Hurt, and Ray Winstone also star while… Continue reading ‘Black Widow’ Review: A Fittingly Action-Packed Return to the MCU

‘Tenet’ Is Loud and Confusing, Only Sometimes Fun
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‘Tenet’ Is Loud and Confusing, Only Sometimes Fun

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Did I drive three hours across state lines to see this because theaters are still closed in New York? Yup. “Tenet” is the latest film from writer-director Christopher Nolan, and follows a CIA agent (John David Washington) who must figure out a mysterious time-altering technique in order to stop an apocalyptic event. Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth… Continue reading ‘Tenet’ Is Loud and Confusing, Only Sometimes Fun

‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ Is a Welcome Return
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‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ Is a Welcome Return

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A most excellent sequel, indeed! “Bill & Ted Face the Music” is the longtime coming threequel to the original “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” from 1989. Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves reprise their titular roles, as the duo must write a song to save the universe and reality as we know it. Kristen Schaal, Samara… Continue reading ‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ Is a Welcome Return