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The 4:30 Movie

The 4:30 Movie Review: A Nostalgic Dive into Youth and Love

Kevin Smith‘s The 4:30 Movie takes viewers on a humorous, heartwarming journey through the trials of teenage love, friendship, and the transformative magic of cinema. Set in 1986 New Jersey, this semi-autobiographical coming-of-age comedy weaves Smith’s signature humor with a ...
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Joker: Folie à Deux Review: A Dark, Chaotic Dance of Madness

Todd Phillips returns to Gotham with Joker: Folie à Deux, a riveting sequel that builds on the disturbing, gritty foundation laid by its 2019 predecessor. This time, Phillips takes the film into daring new territory by embracing a jukebox musical ...
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Wolfs

Wolfs Review: Disappointing Effort But With Right Ingredients

Jon Watts’ Wolfs is a film that promises an engaging blend of action and comedy, fueled by the undeniable star power of George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Set against a backdrop of high-stakes situations, gritty violence, and quick-witted banter, the ...
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Featured

TIFF 2024: SATURDAY NIGHT Perfectly Homages SNL, But May Be Inaccessible For Some

Saturday Night was one of the biggest premieres of the Toronto International Film Festival 2024. The Jason Reitman-directed film chronicles the 90 minutes just before the debut of the biggest experimental TV show of all time, Saturday Night Live! While ...
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Omni Loop

Omni Loop Review: Sci-Fi Intrigue with Existential Reflection

Bernardo Britto’s Omni Loop skillfully blends science fiction with existential drama, delivering an introspective meditation on life, death, and the inevitability of repetition. Anchored by Mary-Louise Parker’s nuanced portrayal of a jaded quantum physicist, the film explores profound philosophical questions ...
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Uglies

Uglies Review: A Shallow Dystopian Vision That Fails to Deliver

Uglies, a science fiction drama directed by McG and based on Scott Westerfeld’s popular YA novel, presents a futuristic dystopian society where beauty is controlled by genetic modification and surgery. While the novel captivated readers with its social commentary on ...
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Winner

Winner Review: Emilia Jones Shines In New Biopic

Susanna Fogel’s Winner is an unusual entry in the genre of biographical dramas, straddling the line between black comedy and an indictment of modern surveillance states. Based on the life of Reality Winner—an NSA contractor who leaked an intelligence report ...
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Skincare

Skincare Review: Peeling Back Layers of Suspense

Austin Peters’ directorial debut Skincare promises to delve into the often glossy world of high-end aesthetics, blending elements of suspense, psychological intrigue, and biting satire on modern vanity. Anchored by a well-rounded cast led by Elizabeth Banks, the film explores ...