Reviews encompassing a wide range of movies from Hollywood blockbusters to independent features.

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Flow

Flow Review: A Mesmerizing Journey Through Nature

Gints Zilbalodis’ Flow is a visually stunning animated adventure fantasy that masterfully combines a simple narrative with breathtaking artistry and profound themes. Co-written by Zilbalodis and Matīss Kaža, the film immerses audiences in a world where animals embark on an ...
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Review of LEE: Kate Winslet’s Mesmerizing Journey Into Chaos

If you thought Kate Winslet couldn’t wow us any further, think again. In Lee, she doesn’t just act; she devours the screen, playing wartime photographer Lee Miller with equal parts vulnerability and ferocity. Directed with a painter’s touch, this film ...
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Nightbitch

Nightbitch Review: Barking Up the Right Tree

Marielle Heller’s Nightbitch, adapted from Rachel Yoder’s 2021 novel of the same name, is a daring foray into the surreal territory of magical realism and black comedy. Anchored by a fearless performance from Amy Adams, the film examines the often-overlooked ...
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That Christmas

That Christmas Review: A Festive Jumble

Netflix’s That Christmas brings together an impressive lineup of talent to weave a tapestry of holiday cheer, missteps, and heartfelt moments. Directed by Simon Otto in his debut and based on Richard Curtis’ beloved children’s book trilogy, this Christmas fantasy ...
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Juror #2

Juror #2 Review: A Moral Tightrope

Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 is a testament to the filmmaker’s ability to weave personal morality with systemic dysfunction, delivering a legal thriller that’s as introspective as it is suspenseful. Featuring a nuanced script by Jonathan Abrams and a stellar ensemble ...
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His Mother

His Mother Is 2025 Oscar-Eligible Short

“His Mother,” a 13 minute and 39 second short film that is Oscar eligible, stars Jennifer Lawrence look-alike Bethany Anne Lind as the mother of a young man who is threatening violence at his college, Southern Tech. Young Harrison Miller, age ...
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Sweethearts

Sweethearts Review: Good-Intentioned But Flawed

Jordan Weiss’ feature directorial debut, Sweethearts, attempts to blend the trials of young adulthood with the complexities of friendship, love, and self-discovery. Featuring Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga as college freshmen navigating their relationships with their high school sweethearts and ...
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Our Little Secret

Our Little Secret Review: Lindsay Lohan Shines in a Festive Rom-Com

Stephen Herek’s Our Little Secret delivers a lighthearted holiday-themed romantic comedy with an ensemble cast led by Lindsay Lohan. Co-written by Hailey DeDominicis and featuring a mixture of heartfelt moments, comedic mishaps, and family dynamics, the film fits snugly within ...
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Nutcrackers

Nutcrackers Review: Cracking Under the Pressure

David Gordon Green’s Nutcrackers, a comedy-drama starring Ben Stiller, attempts to combine heartfelt family bonding with sharp humor but ultimately fails to deliver on either front. While Stiller’s talent as a seasoned actor brings occasional moments of levity, the film ...
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Moana 2

Moana 2 Review: A Wave That Fails to Crest

When Moana sailed into theaters in 2016, it captured hearts with its lush animation, vibrant Polynesian culture, and a powerful message about self-discovery. The announcement of a sequel, Moana 2, promised another epic adventure for the titular heroine, this time ...