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Alien Romulus Out Of Theater Reaction

Alien Romulus Review: A Terrifying Symphony of Retro Horror

The Alien franchise has been a mixed bag over the years—sometimes brilliant, sometimes bewildering. But with Alien Romulus, director Fede Alvarez delivers a cinematic experience that takes the best of what we love about the original films and propels it ...
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It Ends with Us

It Ends with Us Review: Book Fans Will Be Disappointed

It Ends with Us, directed by Justin Baldoni and adapted from Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, had the potential to be a powerful exploration of love, trauma, and resilience. However, despite its promising source material and a star-studded cast, the film ...
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trap josh harnett m night movie 2024 (3)

“Trap”: M. Night Shymalan’s Twist-iest

The premise of a father taking his teenage daughter to a Taylor Swift-like concert in “Trap” by Writer/Director M. Night Shyamalan is timely.  Cooper, the father of Riley, is a doting father and fireman, but he is also a cold-blooded ...
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The Mouse Trap (2024).

The Mouse Trap Review: A Painfully Misguided Venture

The Mouse Trap, directed by Jamie Bailey and written by Simon Phillips, is a horror reimagining of Walt Disney’s 1928 animated short film, Steamboat Willie. It was released following the public domain status of Mickey’s Steamboat Willie version on January ...
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Janet Planet Review

Janet Planet Review: Introspective and Truly Beautiful

In her feature directorial debut, Annie Baker dives into the nuanced and sometimes tumultuous waters of a mother-daughter relationship in the coming-of-age drama Janet Planet. Starring Julianne Nicholson, Zoe Ziegler, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, and Sophie Okonedo, the film sets ...