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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‘John Lewis: Good Trouble’ is An Important History Lesson

by KB Burke July 3, 2020 Print Reviews

Using interviews and rare archival footage, JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE chronicles Lewis’ 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health-care reform and immigration.

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‘Relic’ is psychological chamber horror done right

by Nick Spacek July 2, 2020 Print Reviews

Given that the cast is essentially Nevin, Mortimer, and Heathcote for the majority of ‘Relic’, it hinges almost entirely on the performances of the three actors and the mood created by a dark country house gone ever-so-slightly to seed.

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Rock doc ‘Suzi Q’ is Surface-Level but Enjoyable

by Nick Spacek July 1, 2020 Print Reviews

This rock doc fails to look more closely at 70s rocker Suzi Quatro’s influence on the current crop of musicians out there – but it still doesn’t stop ‘Suzi Q’ from being entertaining.

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Intense ‘Homewrecker’ May Induce Panic

by Nick Spacek June 26, 2020 Print Reviews

The scope of ‘Homewrecker’ might be narrow, but it results in an intense focus.

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‘My Darling Vivian’ Walks the Line of Forgotten History

by Christian Ramos June 19, 2020 Print Reviews

The story of Johnny Cash’s first wife Vivian Liberto is finally told, as a forgotten moment in music history.

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Period Drama ‘Mr. Jones’ is a … Conversation Starter

by Warren Cantrell June 19, 2020 Print Reviews

‘Mr. Jones’ is a well-acted, timely, and important film that nevertheless finds itself bogged down by the larger narrative and choppy character work.

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It’s 500 Days of 9/11 in New JGL Thriller ‘7500’

by Warren Cantrell June 18, 2020 Print Reviews

Well shot, tightly scripted, and superbly acted by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, ‘7500’ soars.

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‘You Don’t Nomi’ Resurrects ‘Showgirls’ as Trash Art

by Nick Spacek June 8, 2020 Print Reviews

The sheer number of creative ways in which writer/director Jeffrey McHale uses footage for this retrospective movie documentary makes it the new gold standard of the genre, taking a movie you’re likely already biased against and leaving you feeling like you might just love it.

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‘Home Alone’ Meets ‘John Wick’ in Blood-Soaked ‘Becky’

by Warren Cantrell June 4, 2020 Print Reviews

A blood and gore-soaked romp through a Home Alone-esque scenario with 21st century sensibilities, ‘Becky’ is all sorts of fun.

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‘Adrift in Soho’ Is Lost At Sea

by Warren Cantrell June 2, 2020 Print Reviews

A jumbled, chaotic mess of imagery, character sketches, bad jazz, and even worse storytelling, ‘Adrift in Soho’ is just that: adrift.

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The Boldness of ‘Among Them’ is Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

by KB Burke May 27, 2020 Print Reviews

Two bank robbers & their hostage retreat into a motel. When their boss doesn’t show up, they must battle through their deteriorating mental state and find a way out before they turn on each other.

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‘The Trip to Greece’ is an Anticlimactic Farewell … and That’s OK

by KB Burke May 22, 2020 Print Reviews

While the fictional parodies of themselves have given me a few chuckles, along with plenty to see and salivate over, it is time to say goodbye—a theme that is very apparent throughout this movie.

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Slow-Burn Political Drama ‘The Man Standing Next’ Does More Right Than Wrong

by Warren Cantrell May 22, 2020 Print Reviews

A slow-burn psychological odyssey through the mind of one man with the power to liberate a nation, ‘The Man Standing Next’ does more right than wrong.

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‘Military Wives’ Is Nearly Kitsch Perfect

by Warren Cantrell May 22, 2020 Print Reviews

A feel-good story based on real events and people, ‘Military Wives’ is often breezy, sometimes poignant, and rarely offensive.

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‘The Dalai Lama – Scientist’ Needs More Dalai Lama

by KB Burke May 19, 2020 Print Reviews

The Dalai Lama tells the unknown story, in his own words, of his lifelong journey into the world of science and technology, and how the world has changed as a result. With extensive, rare, and never before seen footage, this film tells the very human story of the Dalai Lama that no one knows.

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