Film Reviews
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The Smashing Machine: Dwayne Johnson Smashes Expectations in Benny Safdie’s Intimate Sports Drama
Dwayne Johnson delivers his most vulnerable performance yet in Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine. Playing MMA pioneer Mark Kerr, Johnson sheds his larger-than-life Rock persona for a raw, empathetic portrayal of struggle, addiction, and love.…
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‘A House of Dynamite’ – The Terror is in the Room with Us
On a Manhattan day, we pondered a world-ending scenario with the creatives and talent behind A House of Dynamite
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‘One Battle After Another’ is One of 2025’s Best
Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest lives up to the hype and then some.
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Swiped: Lily James Shines in a Startup Biopic That’s Just Okay
Swiped follows Whitney Wolfe Herd’s journey from co-founding Tinder to creating Bumble, exposing the toxic startup culture she fought against. Lily James delivers a strong performance, but the film rushes through its story, feeling more…
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Marlon Wayans Shines in Uneven Football Horror ‘Him’
Him, directed by Justin Tipping and produced by Jordan Peele, blends football, fame, and horror into a psychological thriller led by Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers. With strong performances and striking visuals, the film grips…
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‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ – A Cinematic Triumph
With its stunning colors, choreographed moments, and amazing song cues, director Kogonada has created a film that feels like a Broadway
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle is an Explosively Beautiful Anime Epic
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle kicks off the franchise’s climactic arc with breathtaking visuals and explosive battles. Ufotable once again raises the bar for anime films, blending 2D and 3D animation seamlessly. Packed with emotional fights,…
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The Long Walk – What We Learned on the Road Will Be With Us Forever
A grim, dystopian story of a horrific contest, where 50 young men must walk nonstop until only one survives. Who will finish The Long Walk?
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‘Code 3’ Gets Real [Funny] About the Life of a Paramedic
Blending action, comedy, and (a cynical but still beating) heart, Code 3 is a love letter to the unsung heroes of our emergency services.
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Love, Brooklyn? Love Might Be a Bit Strong…
The film “Love, Brooklyn” gives nostalgia for Black romantic films but falls short of capturing the essence of Brooklyn. Despite excellent actors, the chemistry between them is lacking. Overall, it’s a decent, if a bit…
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Splitsville: Couples in Glass Houses Shouldn’t Throw Each Other
Splitsville isn’t a celebration of people who stay together; it’s a passive-aggressive game of relationship musical chairs
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‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ is a Strong, Scary Farewell for Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson
The Conjuring: Last Rites delivers a haunting, faith-filled finale for Ed and Lorraine Warren. Michael Chaves directs a well-paced, scare-packed entry that ties the franchise together while leaving room for more. Strong performances and smart…
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The Thursday Murder Club is a Feel-Good Story Any Day of the Week
Granny hobbies are all the rage right now, are senior citizen serials soon to follow? Let’s talk Thursday Murder Club now streaming on Netflix.
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The Loss of Innocence of a Generation, and ‘Vice is Broke’
Vice is Broke by Eddie Huang feels like an exploration of a loss of hope the Millennial generation had in the 2010s.
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‘The Rhythm and The Blues’ Gave Me the Blues
Went to see The Rhythm & The Blues on opening night of the 16th Annual Bronzelens Film Festival and left out feeling blue…
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Caught Stealing – A Crime Movie From Aronofsky That’s a Bit Fun Instead of Depressing
I never thought I’d see the day when I would be laughing and enjoying with delight during a film by Darren Aronofsky.
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The Roses – A Diabolically Petty Anti-RomCom
In The Roses, love is a battlefield, everyone ends up with scars, and you can’t stop laughing
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‘Honey Don’t!’ Go See This Movie
What do you even say about a movie like this? Go see it so you can warn others? Yeah, let’s go with that.
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‘Almost Popular’ Belongs in the Burn Book
Almost Popular is a wannabe Mean Girls, but it lacks the complexities that made the 2004 film iconic.
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Ne Zha II – Picks Up the Action with Heart and Dazzling Animation
A sequel to 2019’s worldwide hit from Chinese mythology, NE ZHA 2 picks up the action with heart and dazzling animation.