Damned-Nation
God Bless “The Damned”
God Bless “The Damned”
Posted 2 weeks ago

A reverse 'Lord of the Flies' with 'The VVitch' vibes, 'The Damned' explores the moral cancers that humanity lets fester and blossom in both life and death.

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God Bless “The Damned”
No Bark, No Bite
“Nightbitch” is Stinky
“Nightbitch” is Stinky
Posted 4 weeks ago

Amy Adams once again hurts this long time fan.

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“Nightbitch” is Stinky
Before the Circle of Life
“Mufasa: The Lion King” is a Roar Above the Rest
“Mufasa: The Lion King” is a Roar Above the Rest
Posted 4 weeks ago

The life of Mufasa is explored in this prequel.

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Fang-tastic
“Nosferatu” Sinks Teeth In Deep, Never Lets Go
“Nosferatu” Sinks Teeth In Deep, Never Lets Go
Posted 4 weeks ago

Terrifying, mesmerizing, beautiful yet terrible: this new version of 'Nosferatu' hits for the horror cycle and never looks back.

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“Nosferatu” Sinks Teeth In Deep, Never Lets Go
Doggystyle
‘Nightbitch’ Lands in the Doghouse
‘Nightbitch’ Lands in the Doghouse
Posted 1 month ago

'Nightbitch' delivers on its premise in its own not terribly cinematic way, and though underwhelming, showcases Amy Adams at her career best.

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‘Nightbitch’ Lands in the Doghouse
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Stick Around for ‘Another Round’

by Warren Cantrell December 3, 2020 Print Reviews

Anchored by a career-best performance by Mikkelsen and a thoughtful script that understands its characters, ‘Another Round’ is black comedy at its best.

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‘Sound of Metal’ Rings True

by Warren Cantrell November 18, 2020 Print Reviews

‘Sound of Metal’ is an outstanding film that explores not just the struggle of addiction, but the addiction of struggle.

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If Hallmark & Bruce Willis Had A Baby, You’d Get ‘Fatman’

by Jonah Desneux November 10, 2020 Print Reviews

Its only fitting to end with weird year with the possibly the weirdest Christmas movie of all time. Fatman answers the age old question of “What if Santa was actually badass?” Gibson and Goggins star in the bloody Christmas epic.

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‘The Dark and the Wicked’ Has a Surplus of the Former, and Deficit of the Latter

by Warren Cantrell November 4, 2020 Print Reviews

There’s more good than bad in ‘The Dark and the Wicked,’ and a lot of heart behind the effort.

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New Doc Showcases the Monster Cult of 1987’s ‘The Monster Squad’

by Nick Spacek October 27, 2020 Print Reviews

Director Andre Gower’s effusive documentary, ‘Wolfman’s Got Nards,’ about the 1987 cult horror flick ‘The Monster Squad’—which he starred in as a kid—will please die-hards.

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‘I Am Greta’ Is Direct Cinema Done Right

by Jonah Desneux October 23, 2020 Print Reviews

I Am Greta touches on the rise in popularity of Swedish Teenage activist Greta Thunberg. Showing the highs and the lows of Thunberg’s activism on climate change, the film takes audiences on an inspiring emotional rollercoaster.

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‘Synchronic’ Has Interesting Ideas But A Half-Baked Plot

by Jonah Desneux October 23, 2020 Print Reviews

‘Synchronic’ starts as a mind-bending psychedelic mystery and turns into a bland showcase of the scientific method in action. Anthony Mackie is good as the leading man, but he can’t save the lackluster script by himself.

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Niiiiiice…’Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ is Everything You’d Expect and More

by Warren Cantrell October 22, 2020 Print Reviews

Sacha Baron Cohen is indeed back as his most famous alter-ego, Borat, exposing America’s darkest impulses in this sequel to the 2006 smash hit.

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‘The Opening Act’ is No Headliner

by Warren Cantrell October 15, 2020 Print Reviews

Stand-up comedy is friggin’ hard, sure, yet it pales in comparison to the difficulty of making a film about it, which ‘The Opening Act’ demonstrates.

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If ‘The Devil Has a Name’ it’s Satan McMediocre

by Warren Cantrell October 15, 2020 Print Reviews

‘The Devil Has a Name’ has a few bright spots thanks to its cast, yet never manages to bring all its pieces together in a way that makes good use of them.

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‘On the Rocks’ Another Smooth Hit From Coppola

by Jonah Desneux October 6, 2020 Print Reviews

Rashida Jones and Bill Murray star in Sofia Coppola’s newest feature ‘On the Rocks.’ Coppola shows why she is one of the best auteurs working today, with her sharp dialogue-driven New York drama.

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Steinem Unplugged in ‘The Glorias’

by Christian Ramos October 1, 2020 Print Reviews

‘The Glorias’ takes an almost never ending road-trip of detours through the life of Gloria Steinem.

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‘Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles’ Is A Sweet Treat

by Jonah Desneux September 25, 2020 Print Reviews

Prepare to get mesmerized by a world of sweets in Ottolenghi and the Caked of Versailles. Preparing for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Versailles exhibit, Chef Yotam Ottolenghi assembles a team of culinary artists to capture the spirit of Versailles in form of deserts.

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‘I think that’ll be one of my favorite scenes that I’ve ever made or been part of making’ | Campos on the religious tones and his favorite scene from ‘The Devil All The Time’

by Joe Jarosz September 21, 2020 Blogs

‘The Devil All The Time’ follows an unholy preacher, a twisted couple, and crooked sheriff as they converge around young Arvin Russell as he fights the evil forces that threaten him and his family.

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Great Intentions: Monáe Shines as ‘Antebellum’ Undermines

by KB Burke September 18, 2020 Print Reviews

Successful author Veronica Henley finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it’s too late.

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