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‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Review: An Underwhelming Book-to-Film Adaptation? Now I’ve Seen it All
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‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Review: An Underwhelming Book-to-Film Adaptation? Now I’ve Seen it All

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Several years ago, OJ Simpson wrote a book about the murder of his ex-wife Nicole titled “If I Did It.” On an unrelated note, the author of “Where the Crawdads Sing,” a book about an author who is accused of murder, is herself wanted in connection to an unsolved murder. Anyways. “Where the Crawdads Sing”… Continue reading ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Review: An Underwhelming Book-to-Film Adaptation? Now I’ve Seen it All

‘The Gray Man’ Review: Way More Generic Than It Should Be
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‘The Gray Man’ Review: Way More Generic Than It Should Be

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Between this, “21 Bridges,” “Extraction,” and “Cherry,” the Russo brothers are trying to complete their own Infinity Gauntlet of solo projects starring MCU vets. “The Gray Man” stars Ryan Gosling as a covert hitman who must locate a missing drive and save a young girl from a crazed government agent (Chris Evans). Ana de Armas,… Continue reading ‘The Gray Man’ Review: Way More Generic Than It Should Be

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Review: A Thunderous Disappointment
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‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Review: A Thunderous Disappointment

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They say lightning never strikes the same place twice, but surely if anyone can buck that trend it’s the God of Thunder… right? “Thor: Love and Thunder” is the fourth film of the “Thor” franchise and the 29th in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (fatigued yet?). Chris Hemsworth reprises the titular role, alongside Christian Bale, Tessa… Continue reading ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Review: A Thunderous Disappointment

‘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

‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Review: Ultimately a Waste of Actors’ Talents and Audience’s Time
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‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Review: Ultimately a Waste of Actors’ Talents and Audience’s Time

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Well, at least this franchise is finally extinct! “Jurassic World Dominion” is the conclusion of the “Jurassic World” trilogy and sixth film of the “Jurassic Park” franchise. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard reprise their roles from the last two films, while Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Sam Neill return from the original trilogy. Colin… Continue reading ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Review: Ultimately a Waste of Actors’ Talents and Audience’s Time

‘On the Count of Three’ Review: A Dark Comedy That Acts as a Promising Calling Card
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‘On the Count of Three’ Review: A Dark Comedy That Acts as a Promising Calling Card

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Gotta love a wholesome little film about a pair of suicidal buddies! “On the Count of Three” is the directorial debut of Jerrod Carmichael, who stars alongside Christopher Abbott as two depressed friends who agree to kill each other at the end of the day. Tiffany Haddish, J. B. Smoove, Lavell Crawford, and Henry Winkler… Continue reading ‘On the Count of Three’ Review: A Dark Comedy That Acts as a Promising Calling Card

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Review: A Scary, Violent Marvel Movie That Is a Welcome Change
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‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Review: A Scary, Violent Marvel Movie That Is a Welcome Change

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For the first time in I don’t know how long, a Marvel movie has a distinct style. “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” follows Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) as he tries to save reality and a young girl (Xochitl Gomez) from an enemy that threatens to destroy multiple universes. Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor,… Continue reading ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Review: A Scary, Violent Marvel Movie That Is a Welcome Change

‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ Review: Better Than the Average Nic Cage Flick
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‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ Review: Better Than the Average Nic Cage Flick

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If I had a nickel for every film where Nicolas Cage talks to a lookalike of himself, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it’s happened twice, right? “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” stars Nic Cage as a fictionalized version of himself as he faces a recent struggle in… Continue reading ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ Review: Better Than the Average Nic Cage Flick

‘Morbius’ Review: Not Awful, But That Don’t Make It Good
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‘Morbius’ Review: Not Awful, But That Don’t Make It Good

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This movie straight-up feels like it was filmed in 2003 and sat in the Sony archives for 19 years. “Morbius” is the third installment of the Sony Spider-Man Universe after the two “Venom” films, and follows the titular Dr. Michael Morbius (Jared Leto) as his quest for a cure to his disease which leads to… Continue reading ‘Morbius’ Review: Not Awful, But That Don’t Make It Good

‘The Outfit’ Review: A Simple but Effective Gangster Pic
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‘The Outfit’ Review: A Simple but Effective Gangster Pic

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Mark Rylance really is one of our unsung talents… “The Outfit” is the directorial debut of Graham Moore (who won the Oscar in 2014 for his “Imitation Game” screenplay), and follows a tailor in 1950s Chicago (Mark Rylance) who gets caught-up in the aftermath of a mob shootout. Zoey Deutch, Johnny Flynn, Dylan O’Brien, Nikki… Continue reading ‘The Outfit’ Review: A Simple but Effective Gangster Pic