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“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 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: 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 ...
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Trap Review: Josh Harnett Is Creepy In This Tense Thriller

M. Night Shyamalan‘s latest venture, Trap, attempts to blend the conventional serial killer narrative with his signature psychological thrills. With a stellar cast featuring Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills, and Alison Pill, the film promises a roller-coaster ...
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Dead Sea Review: An Underwhelming Crime Horror Film

Phil Volken’s Dead Sea attempts to blend the crime and horror genres but unfortunately ends up stranded in a murky narrative with underwhelming execution. Despite a promising premise, the film flounders with predictable plot twists, one-dimensional characters, and a lackluster atmosphere ...
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Deadpool & Wolverine Review: A Chaotic, Hilarious, and Heartfelt Ride

The eagerly awaited Deadpool & Wolverine marks the thirty-forth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed by Shawn Levy, the film stars Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman reprising his role as Wolverine. This dynamic duo delivers a ...
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Deadpool & Wolverine Review: A Bloody, Action-Packed Marvel Adventure

“Deadpool & Wolverine” heralds Deadpool’s eagerly anticipated inclusion in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, along with the unexpected, jaw-dropping addition of Wolverine. Finally, fans get their wish to see Deadpool and Wolverine unite on screen in a film that remains true ...
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Sense and Sensibility (2024) Review: Well-Intentioned But Flawed

Roger M. Bobb‘s 2024 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility presents a modern retelling of Jane Austen’s classic novel. With a screenplay by Tom Huddleston, the film stars Deborah Ayorinde as Elinor Dashwood, Bethany Antonia as Marianne Dashwood, Dan Jeannotte as ...
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Young Woman and the Sea Review

Young Woman and the Sea Review: Evocative and Inspiring

Young Woman and the Sea 2024 is an evocative and inspiring biographical sports drama that masterfully recounts the story of Gertrude Trudy Ederle, the trailblazing swimmer who became the first woman to conquer the English Channel. Directed by Joachim Rønning ...