What Does Hollywood Have Against 2049? 2049 and three weeks after what is referred to as “The Event”, humanity faces extinction, except for the extravagantly named Augustine Lofthouse (George Clooney), who has remained at his …
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‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’: Chadwick Boseman’s Impressive Goodbye
by Ingridjeby IngridjeEvery year, a day after the Oscars ceremony, I start writing an article about the awards for the following year. This year was no exception. Of the movies that I predicted to be nominated, some were …
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‘Mank’ Is an Idiosyncratic, Cynical Look Into an Alternate History
by Nick Kushby Nick KushCitizen Kane. Decent flick. Odds are you were forced to study it endlessly in your Intro to Film course in college — it’s second only to Breathless among the films you were most likely to hate …
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‘The Prom’ Is Imperfect, But Full of Feel-good Extravagance
by Ingridjeby IngridjeWhen it comes to musicals (and comedies, for that matter) things are very simple for me. Either I hate them with a passion, or I really like them. Indeed, there are some great classics (even …
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‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Is Everything Wrong with Oscar Bait
by Brian Connorby Brian ConnorI Am Sam, Grace Of Monaco, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close. All made with the express purpose of winning Oscars. All absolute garbage. Joining this lackluster group is Ron Howard’s latest Hillbilly Elegy. A lifeless, hacky …
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‘If Anything Happens I Love You’: The Other U.S. Epidemic
by B Petersonby B PetersonWarning: This article assumes you have seen the film If anything happens I love you. Please, go watch it on Netflix before reading. It’s only 12 minutes. 2020 has proven to be an incredible year …
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‘The Life Ahead’ Doesn’t Deliver on Its Weighty Themes
by Ingridjeby IngridjeThe first time I fell asleep during a movie was with Forrest Gump. Since I had missed quite a big part of the movie, I went to see it again. At the exact same moment, …
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‘His House’ Is an Impressive and Deeply Unsettling Horror Debut
by Zoe Dowsettby Zoe DowsettDon’t come to His House expecting a by-the-numbers haunted house horror movie. While there are plenty of jump scares, Remi Weekes’ debut combines these effectively with a gripping story about grief and loss. His House …
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‘Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight’: Much More Than an Intriguing Title
by Ingridjeby IngridjeI’ll admit it: I chose to review this movie merely because of its title. Now, I have done this before, and afterward regretted my choice (The Binding, for example). But this time, I was a …
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‘Cadaver’: Netflix’s Latest High-Concept Horror Blunder
by George Clarkby George ClarkCadaver is Netflix’s latest post-apocalyptic horror film (the Netflix algorithm seems to love setting movies in a horrifically dystopian near-future) and is directed by Norwegian director Jarand Herdal. It stars Gitte Witt, Thomas Gullestad, Kingsford …
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Sandler Is Back to His Old Shtick in ‘Hubie Halloween’
by George Clarkby George ClarkHubie Halloween is the latest Happy Madison production directed by Steven Brill and co-produced, co-written, and starring Adam Sandler. Alongside him are some of the usual Sandler suspects, such as Kevin James, Maya Rudolph, Julie …
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‘Rebecca’, Netflix’s Latest Attempt at Remaking a Beloved Classic
by George Clarkby George ClarkRebecca is an upcoming British romantic drama film scheduled to be released worldwide on October 21st by Netflix. The film is directed by Ben Wheatley and stars the likes of Lily James, Armie Hammer, Kristin …
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‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ is One of the Best 2020 Has to Offer
by George Clarkby George ClarkThe Trial of the Chicago 7 is a 2020 American historical legal drama written and directed by critically acclaimed writer Aaron Sorkin, and stars an ensemble cast that includes (*deep breath*) Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Sacha …
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The Blow-Away Emersion that is ‘The 40-Year-Old Version’
by B Petersonby B PetersonI love it when I’m watching a movie at home, and it grabs me to the point where I start doing all sorts of crazy stuff in the middle of the film. I’ve yelled at …
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‘The Binding’ Is the Perfect Example of Almost Everything that Can Go Wrong in a Horror Movie
by Ingridjeby IngridjeDario Argento. Lamberto Bava. Lucio Fulci. We cannot deny it: the Italians have some big names when it comes to horror movies. And that is exactly the reason why I eagerly sat down to watch The …
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‘Enola Holmes’ is MBB’s ‘Citizen Kane’
by Anna Campionby Anna CampionAh, autumn. The leaves changing colors, the air getting crisp, the faint smell of campfires. Autumn is my favorite season, and it only has a little bit to do with the fact that I have …
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Killing Gets Wholesome in ‘Dick Johnson is Dead’
by Patricia H.by Patricia H.In 2007, filmmaker Kirsten Johnson lost her mother, Catherine (nicknamed Katie Jo), to Alzheimer’s. Johnson was struck by how little footage she had shot of her mother, despite being a cinematographer for many years. That …
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‘The Boys in the Band’ Is a Remake That Stands on Its Own
by George Clarkby George ClarkThe Boys in the Band is a 2020 American comedy/drama film directed by Joe Mantello, and stars Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Andrew Rannells, Charlie Carver, Robin de Jesús, Brian Hutchison, Michael Benjamin Washington, …
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‘The Social Dilemma’ Is Both Powerful and Forgettable
by Cammy Maddenby Cammy MaddenThe Social Dilemma is one of the latest Netflix Original documentaries to be released by the platform. In many ways, it feels like an unofficial prequel to The Great Hack, another anti-social media documentary by Netflix. …
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‘The Devil All The Time’ Has All the Star Power, Not Enough Shine
by Anna Campionby Anna CampionIt is rare that I am pleasantly surprised by a movie, especially a Netflix movie. Especially a Netflix movie that so far, has been deemed mediocre by critics and fans alike. Especially an allegedly unimpressive …
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‘The Babysitter: Killer Queen’ is Exactly What You’d Expect from a Sequel to ‘The Babysitter’
by Lisa Geurtsby Lisa GeurtsThe original The Babysitter was a surprisingly odd showdown between Cole (Judah Lewis) and his babysitter Bee (Samara Weaving)’s gang of satan worshipping teens. In The Babysitter: Killer Queen, two years later, Cole is a …
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‘i’m thinking of ending things’: Kaufman’s Latest Is One of the Most Profoundly Depressing Films Ever Made
The following contains major spoilers for i’m thinking of ending things!!! Let’s be honest, 2020 is just the worst. It is an absolute black hole that swallows anything fun or even relatively comforting in favor …
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‘Love, Guaranteed’ — Entertained? YMMV
by Brian Connorby Brian ConnorHow bad is Love, Guaranteed? Well, this is what’s displayed before the end credits: While you’re busy throwing up, I’ll watch a cat video for a bit. Love, Guaranteed opens with Rachael Leigh Cook’s …
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‘Unknown Origins’ Needs More Courage in Its Convictions
by Brian Connorby Brian ConnorUnknown Origins, David Galan Galindo‘s first solo feature as director (he previously helmed one of the sections of portmanteau film Al Final Todos Mueren) brings the world of comic book fandom to the serial killer genre …
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‘An Easy Girl’: A French Connection
by Anna Campionby Anna CampionI have truly not been able to stop thinking about An Easy Girl, the latest from French filmmaker Rebecca Zlotowski. The last time I kept thinking about a movie this much after watching it was …
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For Better or (Mostly) Worse, ‘The Kissing Booth 2’ is More of the Same
by Nick Kushby Nick Kush2018 was a big year for Netflix as they finally began to figure out their original content production formula. Specifically, producing as many romantic comedies as humanly possible. From To All the Boys I’ve Loved …
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‘Fatal Affair’ is the Worst Kind of Bad Movie. It’s Just Plain Boring.
by Nick Kushby Nick KushFatal Affair debuted at #1 on Netflix’s Top 10 feature last weekend. It’s also the latest in a long line of baffling movies to appear on the streaming giant’s puzzling feature. Sure, Da 5 Bloods, …
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‘The Old Guard’ Kicks Ass and Should Make Names
by Brian Connorby Brian ConnorNetflix’s record with original Hollywood action movies is patchy at best. When the so-so Extraction is among the finer examples of their big-name blockbusters, there’s something not working. With The Old Guard, though, they might hopefully …
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‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’ is Mostly a Waste of Its Talented Parts
The story of the underdog is one of the oldest stories in human history. It has inspired countless people over the generations to go for what they want, despite the obstacles that stand in their …
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Adú Brings an Intelligent View to a Complex Situation
by Brian Connorby Brian ConnorAdú is director Salvador Calvo’s sophomore feature and is a big step up from the solid 1898: Our Last Men In The Philipines. It covers three lightly interconnected stories that take place across Africa. In …