Uni-corny
Posted 7 days ago

'Death of a Unicorn' is fun, interesting, and good (enough), though shoddy CGI work and a somewhat flat performance from Paul Rudd keep it from realizing its full potential.

‘Death of a Unicorn’ Swings for the Fences, Hits a Single
Feel the Pain
Posted 3 weeks ago

'Novocaine' is fast and at times funny, thanks to a solid performance from Jack Quaid, but it struggles to stay interesting beyond the movie's gimmick.

‘Novocaine’ is a one-trick, mind-numbing action flick
Beary Adventurous
Posted 3 weeks ago

Paddington is taking names and making marmalade sandwiches. And he's all out of marmalade.

A Bear on a Mission in “Paddington in Peru”
Bleedin' Love
Posted 3 weeks ago

Love can have deadly side effects!

Oscar Wild!
Posted 1 month ago

“If Will Smith wins, he’s going to have the speech that people talk about for years.”   -Joe Jarosz, February 10, 2022 We’ve done this before, people! The bullpen of writers…

Oscars Preview 2025! Scene-Stealers Talk the 96th Annual Academy Awards
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A Bit By the Numbers, ‘Dream Horse’ is Still a Winner

by Logan Van Winkle May 28, 2021 Print Reviews

Toni Collette stars in ‘Dream Horse’ – a generic, yet lovable true story.

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‘New Order’ In Need of Just That

by Christian Ramos May 27, 2021 Print Reviews

Chaos reigns in ‘New Order’ as the revolution hits home for a wealthy family in this near-future dystopian melodrama.

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The Devil Wears Dalmatian in the Shockingly Smart, Subversive ‘Cruella’

by Warren Cantrell May 26, 2021 Print Reviews

‘Cruella’ does the seemingly impossible: it proves that you can teach an old Mouse new tricks.

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‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Turns Up the Volume on Drama and Suspense

by Warren Cantrell May 21, 2021 Print Reviews

‘A Quiet Place Part II’ is a smart, taut, character-driven, and thematically integrated film that accomplishes everything it sets out to do.

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‘Séance’ Confidently Manages Genre and Scares Up a Good Time

by Warren Cantrell May 21, 2021 Print Reviews

A neo-gothic mix of Mean Girls and Dead Poets Society with a Candyman base, ‘Séance’ has one twist too many, but succeeds on its genre bona fides.

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Shut the Blinds on ‘The Woman in the Window’

by Christian Ramos May 17, 2021 Print Reviews

Amy Adams stars in this long delayed film about a nosy neighbor, her window, and a conspiracy across the street.

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“Here Today” and Here Tomorrow

by Christian Ramos May 14, 2021 Print Reviews

Funnyman Billy Crystal sings a swan song as he recovers his memories with the help of Tiffany Haddish.

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Chris Rock Can’t Save ‘Spiral’

by Jonah Desneux May 13, 2021 Print Reviews

‘Spiral’ has potential to add new life to the ‘Saw’ films as Chris Rock takes over as the face of the franchise. Though Rock is great in the film taking on a more serious role, he can not save the film from falling into its own mediocre traps.

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Interview: Dana Gould & Janet Varney on Their TCM Fest Table Read of ‘Plan 9 from Outer Space’

by Nick Spacek May 6, 2021 Features

SF Sketchfest presents Plan 9 From Outer Space Table Read, adapted by Dana Gould, airs at 8pm EST / 7pm CST on Friday, May 7, as part of TCM Underground at the 2021 TCM Classic Film Festival.

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‘The Virtuoso’ Doesn’t Complete the Job

by KB Burke May 5, 2021 Blu-ray/DVD Reviews

A lonesome stranger with nerves of steel must track down and kill a rogue hitman to satisfy an outstanding debt.

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Lonnie Chavis Makes A Splash In ‘The Water Man’

by Jonah Desneux May 3, 2021 Print Reviews

David Oyelowo makes his directorial debut with the an enjoyable family adventure The Water Man. Basking in magical realism, The Water Man utilizes its creativity to overcome its generic plot.

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Close and Kunis Overact for ‘Four Good Days’

by Christian Ramos May 1, 2021 Print Reviews

In “Four Good Days,” it’s mother versus daughter in this domestic drama that feels more like a cheesy soap opera.

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‘The Outside Story’ Explores the Street Where You Live

by Christian Ramos May 1, 2021 Print Reviews

In a post-pandemic world, going outside your home to interact with strangers seems a wild experiment, something “The Outside Story” relates to.

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‘Golden Arm’ is Wonderfully Over the Top in Name and Spirit

by Warren Cantrell April 30, 2021 Print Reviews

Bridesmaids for arm-wrestling, ‘Golden Arm’ proves that boys aren’t the only ones who can carry a film with stupid macho humor and improv craziness.

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‘Without Remorse’ is Good, But it Has a Jack Ryan Problem

by Warren Cantrell April 28, 2021 Print Reviews

‘Without Remorse’ moves well and has stakes, but ultimately suffers from a Jack Ryan deficiency.

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