Scene-Stealers Movie Reviews

Damned-Nation: God Bless “The Damned”

God Bless “The Damned”

Posted 4 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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Dylan Goes Electric: Chalamet and Dylan Meet in “A Complete Unknown”

Chalamet and Dylan Meet in “A Complete Unknown”

Posted 1 month ago

The times of Bob Dylan, they are a changin' in this musical biopic.

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No Bark, No Bite: “Nightbitch” is Stinky

“Nightbitch” is Stinky

Posted 1 month ago

Amy Adams once again hurts this long time fan.

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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 1 month 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 1 month ago

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

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Spend a Scary “Late Night with the Devil”

by Christian Ramos March 26, 2024 Print Reviews

A wannabe talkshow hosts makes a bargain for more than just good ratings on Halloween night.

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The New ‘Road House’ Ought To Be 86’d

by Warren Cantrell March 20, 2024 Print Reviews

An ugly, joyless, uninspired, lazy legacy rehash, this new ‘Road House’ is a letdown from the first punch to the last.

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Oscars Preview! Scene-Stealers Talk the 96th Annual Academy Awards

by Warren Cantrell March 4, 2024 Blogs

“The ceremonies are a two-hour meat parade, a public display with contrived suspense for economic reasons.” -George C. Scott Lol…two hours: if only. The Academy Awards are Sunday, and this year’s meat parade is an interesting one to say the least. Precursor awards like the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and SAG Awards have seen little variation […]

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Dune: Part 2 – Buy the Ticket, Take the (Worm) Ride

by Warren Cantrell February 29, 2024 Print Reviews

[Rating: Solid Rock Fist Up] In Theaters Friday, March 1 Kind of like a rock concert that blasts the enamel off your teeth despite an overzealous and extended version of “Moby Dick” halfway through, Dune: Part 2 is the full, blissful, challenging, comprehensive, and exhaustive artistic experience. A mesmerizing visual feast brimming with the absolute […]

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‘Willie and Me’ Will Not Always Be On My Mind

by Warren Cantrell February 13, 2024 Print Reviews

[Rating: Minor Rock Fist Down] In Theaters and on VOD Friday, February 9 A patchy collection of road trip horror stories buttressed by a vaguely coherent emotional thru-line, Willie and Me feels less like a fully realized movie and more like a hazy first draft. Devoid of any humor, character growth, or relatable conflict, the […]

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‘Argylle’ spins a weirdly dumb Matthew Vaughn meta-verse

by Tim English February 2, 2024 Print Reviews

Matthew Vaughn shoots for the moon in ‘Argylle,’ one of the oddest, dumbest, absurdly entertaining yet predictable movies of the year—so far, I guess.

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‘I.S.S.’ Review: Ground Control to Major Bomb

by Warren Cantrell January 17, 2024 Print Reviews

A competent and technically proficient “who can you trust?” thriller, “I.S.S.” is a conflict movie in search of character.

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‘Poor Things’ is a Quirky Delight

by Christian Ramos January 11, 2024 Print Reviews

Frankenstein’s Monster takes a holiday to discover herself.

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Truth is Stranger Than ‘American Fiction’ in This Razor Sharp and Insightful Satire

by Warren Cantrell December 29, 2023 Print Reviews

‘American Fiction’ is a refutation of any kind of performative art that claims to serve something or someone without listening to them.

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Bored vs. ‘Ferrari’

by Warren Cantrell December 22, 2023 Print Reviews

‘Ferrari’ is a mixed bag of uneven performances arranged by a casting department without an atlas and a script without a compass.

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‘Maestro’ Doesn’t Deserve a Curtain Call

by Warren Cantrell December 19, 2023 Print Reviews

Cooper throws the whole bag of awards season tricks at the wall in ‘Maestro,’ sacrificing visual and thematic cohesion to the artistic shotgun approach.

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