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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”: 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 ...
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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 and WOLVERINE

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 ...