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‘The Invite’ Review: A Relentlessly Funny Date Night Gone Sideways
Joseph Simon
July 2, 2026
‘The Invite’ Review: A Relentlessly Funny Date Night Gone Sideways
Joseph Simon
July 2, 2026

Olivia Wilde’s latest directorial effort ‘The Invite’ is just as hilarious as it is impressive, making for one of the year’s best.

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Joseph Simon
July 2, 2026
'Minions & Monsters' Review: A Surprisingly Charming Ode To Classic Hollywood
Tom Chatalbash
June 30, 2026
'Minions & Monsters' Review: A Surprisingly Charming Ode To Classic Hollywood
Tom Chatalbash
June 30, 2026

The chaotic Minions are back for the third instalment in their franchise with ‘Minions & Monsters’, a surprisingly charming adventure that lovingly pays homage to the golden age of Hollywood.

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Tom Chatalbash
June 30, 2026
‘Jackass: Best and Last’ Review: A Crude, Disgusting, and Truly Sentimental Farewell
Joseph Simon
June 26, 2026
‘Jackass: Best and Last’ Review: A Crude, Disgusting, and Truly Sentimental Farewell
Joseph Simon
June 26, 2026

Short, sweet, and blending the old with the new, ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ is less swan song and more victory lap. Longtime fans and new viewers alike will find a lot to appreciate in this theatrical riot.

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Joseph Simon
June 26, 2026
'Supergirl' Review: A Strong, But Flawed Step Forward For The DCU
Tom Chatalbash
June 22, 2026
'Supergirl' Review: A Strong, But Flawed Step Forward For The DCU
Tom Chatalbash
June 22, 2026

James Gunn’s DCU continues to broaden its horizons with director Craig Gillespie’s ‘Supergirl’, a flawed, but highly entertaining punk rock superhero film that continues to pave a bright future for this extended universe.

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Tom Chatalbash
June 22, 2026
‘Maddie’s Secret’ Review: A Strange and Bewildering Debut
Maxance Vincent
June 19, 2026
‘Maddie’s Secret’ Review: A Strange and Bewildering Debut
Maxance Vincent
June 19, 2026

John Early’s convincing performance as ‘Maddie’s Secret's titular character saves a rather perplexing experience that doesn’t know whether to fully lean into its satirical provocations or seriously explore the protagonist’s secret.

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Maxance Vincent
June 19, 2026
'Toy Story 5' Review: A Timely, But Unnecessary Sequel
Tom Chatalbash
June 19, 2026
'Toy Story 5' Review: A Timely, But Unnecessary Sequel
Tom Chatalbash
June 19, 2026

After a seven year hiatus, Woody and the gang are back on the big screen in ‘Toy Story 5’. Though this sequel is timely in its exploration of toys versus technology, this is ultimately an entertaining, but unnecessary new installment.

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Tom Chatalbash
June 19, 2026
‘Unidentified’ Review: Haifaa al-Mansour’s Latest is Irresponsibly Terrible
Maxance Vincent
June 19, 2026
‘Unidentified’ Review: Haifaa al-Mansour’s Latest is Irresponsibly Terrible
Maxance Vincent
June 19, 2026

Despite a committed performance from Mila Al-Zahrani, Haifaa al-Mansour’s ‘Unidentified’ takes a rather irresponsible turn near its final five minutes, which sinks the entire proposition from the acclaimed Saudi filmmaker.

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Maxance Vincent
June 19, 2026
'The Death of Robin Hood' Review: A Muddled Mythic Deconstruction
Arjun Persaud
June 17, 2026
'The Death of Robin Hood' Review: A Muddled Mythic Deconstruction
Arjun Persaud
June 17, 2026

Beyond the title telegraphing what happens to the titular character, when the credits roll for ‘The Death of Robin Hood’, it’s hard to say that anything new has been learned, or even meaningfully accomplished with the iconic character.

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Arjun Persaud
June 17, 2026
‘Leviticus’ Review: A Disappointing Feature Debut from Adrian Chiarella
Maxance Vincent
June 17, 2026
‘Leviticus’ Review: A Disappointing Feature Debut from Adrian Chiarella
Maxance Vincent
June 17, 2026

Despite solid performances and a potent message, Adrian Chiarella’s ‘Leviticus’ begins to fall apart as soon as its mechanics contradict themselves.

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Maxance Vincent
June 17, 2026
'Disclosure Day' Review: Spellbinding Spielberg Sci-Fi
Tom Chatalbash
June 10, 2026
'Disclosure Day' Review: Spellbinding Spielberg Sci-Fi
Tom Chatalbash
June 10, 2026

Steven Spielberg and the sci-fi genre has proven to be a match made in heaven for decades. Fortunately, this continues to be a winning combination in ‘Disclosure Day’, a spellbinding sci-fi adventure that continues to show the beloved director operating at the height of his powers.

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Tom Chatalbash
June 10, 2026
‘Carolina Caroline’ Review: Reheated ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ Nachos
Maxance Vincent
June 6, 2026
‘Carolina Caroline’ Review: Reheated ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ Nachos
Maxance Vincent
June 6, 2026

Despite solid performances from Samara Weaving and Kyle Gallner, alongside an assured sense of style, Adam Carter Rehmeier’s ‘Carolina Caroline’ doesn’t have much to offer beyond its obvious inspirations.

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Maxance Vincent
June 6, 2026
‘Office Romance’ Review: Lopez and Goldstein Star in Functional Netflix Rom-Com
Maxance Vincent
June 5, 2026
‘Office Romance’ Review: Lopez and Goldstein Star in Functional Netflix Rom-Com
Maxance Vincent
June 5, 2026

Ol Parker’s latest romantic comedy, ‘Office Romance’, is frequently bizarre and, in many respects, painfully unfunny. However, once Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein are paired together, it’s pure movie magic.

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Maxance Vincent
June 5, 2026
'Scary Movie' Review: A Dated And Underwhelming Return
Tom Chatalbash
June 4, 2026
'Scary Movie' Review: A Dated And Underwhelming Return
Tom Chatalbash
June 4, 2026

After laying dormant for over a decade, the beloved spoof franchise is back in the hands of the Wayans brothers once again. Unfortunately, ‘Scary Movie’ is a dated, deeply underwhelming return for the comedy series.

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Tom Chatalbash
June 4, 2026
'Masters of the Universe' Review: A Candy-Coated, Cosmic Blast
Tom Chatalbash
June 2, 2026
'Masters of the Universe' Review: A Candy-Coated, Cosmic Blast
Tom Chatalbash
June 2, 2026

After years in development hell, ‘Masters Of The Universe’ is finally hitting theatres from director Travis Knight and this new iteration is worth the wait, delivering a candy-coated cosmic adventure that is sure to entertain passionate fans and non-fans alike.

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Tom Chatalbash
June 2, 2026
‘Backrooms’ Review: A New, New Hollywood Is Here
Maxance Vincent
May 27, 2026
‘Backrooms’ Review: A New, New Hollywood Is Here
Maxance Vincent
May 27, 2026

Kane Parsons breaks into the Hollywood scene by adapting his own ‘Backrooms’ YouTube series into a surprisingly intelligent and aesthetically thoughtful feature film.

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Maxance Vincent
May 27, 2026
‘Ladies First’ Review: Netflix Remakes Their Own Regressive Film Into an Even More Dated Comedy
Maxance Vincent
May 22, 2026
‘Ladies First’ Review: Netflix Remakes Their Own Regressive Film Into an Even More Dated Comedy
Maxance Vincent
May 22, 2026

While ‘Ladies First’ boasts a fun cast, the movie’s morals are even more dated and regressive than its French-language 2018 original.

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Maxance Vincent
May 22, 2026
'Passenger' Review: A Road-Trip Horror That’s Mostly Asleep at the Wheel
Joseph Simon
May 22, 2026
'Passenger' Review: A Road-Trip Horror That’s Mostly Asleep at the Wheel
Joseph Simon
May 22, 2026

‘Passenger’ is unfortunately as average as they come. Although its premise, on paper, could make for a decently entertaining summer horror, many factors affecting the project prevent it from being worthy of its runtime. 

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Joseph Simon
May 22, 2026
'The Mandalorian And Grogu' Review: An Adventure Worthy Of The Big Screen
Tom Chatalbash
May 19, 2026
'The Mandalorian And Grogu' Review: An Adventure Worthy Of The Big Screen
Tom Chatalbash
May 19, 2026

It’s hard to believe it’s been seven years since a Star Wars film has launched into theaters, but that’s about to change with ‘The Mandalorian And Grogu’, an entry into the long-running franchise that is thankfully an adventure worthy of the big screen that offers plenty of galactic fun for the whole family. 

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Tom Chatalbash
May 19, 2026
'Power Ballad' Review: A Crowd-Pleasing Charmer
Tom Chatalbash
May 18, 2026
'Power Ballad' Review: A Crowd-Pleasing Charmer
Tom Chatalbash
May 18, 2026

After a three year absence, writer/director John Carney returns with his latest film ‘Power Ballad’. Though this music film may not be pitch perfect, it strikes a lot of the right chords.

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Tom Chatalbash
May 18, 2026
‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ Review: A Major Bag Fumble for Olivier Assayas
Maxance Vincent
May 15, 2026
‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ Review: A Major Bag Fumble for Olivier Assayas
Maxance Vincent
May 15, 2026

Despite a solid cast and assured photography, Olivier Assayas fails to meet the moment with ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’, delivering a complete nothingburger that has no idea what it wants to say about the figures it presents.

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Maxance Vincent
May 15, 2026