The beloved sci-fi franchise returns to its blood-soaked horror roots with 'Alien: Romulus' - a sequel that brings back the chills and thrills as it expands the lore of the series.
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Has Paul Feig ever made a good movie? This is the central question that comes to mind while watching his latest action/comedy, ‘Jackpot!’ Have any of his productions stood the test of time?
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Yet another video game adaptation has made its way to the big screen with Eli Roth’s ‘Borderlands’, a lifeless and joyless affair that wastes its talent and potential in equal measure.
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While ‘Cuckoo’ begins full of promise, it slowly loses steam and becomes a disinteresting grab-bag of infinitely better productions.
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While director Adilkhan Yerzhanov nails the center framing in ‘Steppenwolf’, his film is a completely undercooked nihilist nightmare that has nothing to say about the world and characters it presents.
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We were massive fans of M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap’, Enough can’t be said not only about the director, but the film as a whole. Whether you call yourself a casual movie fan or a cinema diehard who’s seated as often as you can, Trap should be the next ticket you punch.
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Nahéma Ricci gives another towering lead performance in Annick Blanc’s ‘Hunting Daze’, an often surreal thriller that, while terrifically intriguing, loses itself in its second half.
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Sean Wang’s feature directorial debut, 'Dìdi' (弟弟), is a poignant, often painful coming-of-age tale that anyone can relate to, with a towering lead turn from Izaac Wang.
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Miguel Llanso tackles artificiality and mindfulness in his latest movie, Infinite Summer, the biggest “B-movie with A ideas” the world has seen in this current era.
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The merc with the mouth is finally joining the MCU in the long-awaited ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’, a comic book film that not only expertly brings him into the fold, but delivers the team-up fans have been dreaming of and then some.
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Colman Domingo cements himself as one of the best actors working today through his deeply moving portrayal of John ‘Divine G’ Whitfield in Greg Kwedar’s 'Sing Sing'.
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Tornadoes are set to tear up the silver screen yet again in ‘Twisters’, a sequel that lovingly pays homage to its predecessor while carving its own unique, highly entertaining path.
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We need more movies like ‘Faces’. Not only on the small scale, but in theaters nationwide, working to reform a genre that has only been kept alive by content of the same caliber. Efficient, full of care, and running on fear, Faces is a good old fashioned horror thrill-ride.
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Watching ‘Longlegs’ in a theatre packed with people sitting on the edge of their seats is a thrilling experience that shouldn’t be missed. The film unfolds like a nightmare, making it one of the most compelling horror movies of the year, but, like a nightmare, may not have a lot to say beyond a creepy feeling.
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The rom-com genre shows no signs of wear and tear with ‘Fly Me to the Moon’, a refreshing, old-fashioned film elevated by the charming performances from its two leads.
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The world is a chaotic place, and it is riddled with all sorts of existential problems that challenge our place in the universe. Climate change is certainly among these issues. How can we solve such complex issues ? Maybe with films such as director Luke Zwanziger’s eerily atmospheric body horror short ‘Vines’.
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‘Time II: Unfinished Business’ is a documentary sequel created to tell the ongoing story of Robert and Fox Richardson. The heart of this documentary shows the humanity of those whom society labels as criminals, be it justified or not.
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Sabrina Doyle’s short film ‘Go For Grandma’, which won the Grand Jury Award Best Short Film at the Seattle Film Festival, along with several other accolades, explores the subject of childhood trauma through the abuse caused by constant neglect and deflection.
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The beloved horror franchise has returned to silence audiences once again with ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’, a sequel that manages to entertain in good measure, but not expand the lore and mythology stemming from the series’ novel concept.
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Using darker themes, this film allows Sennott to branch into a performance that removes this typical layer of humorous invincibility, raw emotion on display. This role gives Sennott a chance to prove herself beyond a hilarious addition, but as a powerful lead.
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