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Send Help
(2026)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Send Help feels like a screwball comedy filled with psychological torture, blood spurts, and projectile vomit. [...] Send Help is an over-the-top, delightfully silly horror-comedy filled with absurdity, gore, and compelling performances from its leads.
Posted Jan 31, 2026
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Everything I Ever Wanted
(2025)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Everything I Ever Wanted is at times a charming coming-of-age story about what we are willing to sacrifice for success, but gets bogged down by unnecessary romance. When focused on friendship and family relationships, Everything I Ever Wanted thrives.
Posted Jan 03, 2026
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The Dummy Detective
(2025)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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The Dummy Detective is filled to the brim with jokes, delightful absurdity, and surprising twists. If a detective comedy starring a ventriloquist with his dummy as partner sounds like a fun time, you definitely should check out The Dummy Detective.
Posted Dec 04, 2025
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Violent Ends
(2025)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Billy Magnussen is a clear star in Violent Ends--giving us one of his most powerful and captivating performances to date. John-Michael Powell's Violent Ends is a tension-filled emotionally resonant southern crime thriller with excellent performances.
Posted Oct 31, 2025
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Coyotes
(2025)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Coyotes is a fun, over-the-top horror romp that would be a perfect choice for when you just want to turn your brain off for a while and enjoy some gory horror fun.
Posted Sep 23, 2025
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Magnetosphere
(2024)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Magnetosphere is exceptional at bringing such a complex topic to life–allowing the audience an insight into Maggie’s inner-life, showing us how she perceives the world.
Posted Jul 22, 2025
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A Fantastic Relationship
(2024)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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A Fantastic Relationship is a captivating character study with laugh-out-loud scenes blended perfectly with emotional character moments that make us root for a relationship we know is dysfunctional. I can't wait to see what Bridge Stuart makes next.
Posted May 28, 2025
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Fear Street: Prom Queen
(2025)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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At times, Fear Street: Prom Queen is a fun, nostalgic slasher with some memorable kill scenes but overall, the film feels too predictable and the characters don't stand out.
Posted May 26, 2025
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Thunderbolts*
(2025)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Thunderbolts* is the best Marvel movie in years, harkening back to the hopeful, emotional stories that made us fall in love with our favorite Marvel characters on the big screen.
Posted May 04, 2025
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The Ugly Stepsister
(2025)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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The Ugly Stepsister is a biting satire of beauty standards as well as the false notions of fairy tale romance we are told as children. This film is all about how damaging it is to change ourselves to fit a narrow view of what it means to be beautiful.
Posted Apr 27, 2025
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Until Dawn
(2025)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Until Dawn is clearly a horror movie made by fans of the genre--and with each blood-curdling moment, we can't wait to see what comes next. This is a delightfully gory love letter to horror with buckets of blood and stellar practical effects
Posted Apr 26, 2025
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The Monkey
(2025)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Osgood Perkins keeps showing us his immense talent and range. [...] The Monkey is a gleefully sadistic, outrageously funny horror comedy with some of the most creative–and most demented–kills I've seen in years. And I couldn't get enough.
Posted Feb 16, 2025
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Companion
(2025)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Companion succeeds as a darkly hilarious, blood-soaked, fun romp while still giving quality focus to its feminist themes. [...] Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher give stellar performances and you can tell why they are both becoming household names.
Posted Jan 30, 2025
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Scrap
(2022)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Vivian Kerr’s debut as a director/writer is an intimate, heartfelt character study that highlights the complexity of the human experience and tells a realistic story of trying to survive when the world feels stacked against us.
Posted Jan 29, 2025
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Okie
(2024)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Okie is a gripping and tense film which highlights the pressure of writing, the stress of returning to a town that doesn't want you, and the complexity of hometown identity. Scott Michael Foster, Kevin Bigley, and Kate Cobb give captivating performances.
Posted Nov 05, 2024
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Rally Caps
(2024)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Rally Caps is a compelling blend of heartwarming family film. [...] Lee Cipolla crafted a funny family film that deals with difficult themes and displays the intricacies of anxiety and trauma in a thoughtful and creative way.
Posted Aug 19, 2024
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Hanky Panky
(2023)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Hanky Panky is as strange and unexpected as it is welcoming and comforting: the ultimate comfort food for anyone who veers a little off-kilter with a deep love for film.
Posted Apr 15, 2024
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Weak Layers
(2024)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Weak Layers isn't laugh-out-loud funny, but it has heart and works wonderfully as a love letter to the locals who live in every ski town when the vacationers and professional skiers go back to the city.
Posted Feb 09, 2024
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Still Working 9 to 5
(2022)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Still Working 9 to 5 is a thoughtful documentary which explores the making of the 1980 comedy 9 to 5 through its social and political message that is still just as a relevant today.
Posted Feb 06, 2024
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Unpacking
(2022)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Unpacking is an interesting exploration of change with strong performances that beautifully uses its location. Unpacking asks important questions of its cast of characters and explores issues from multiple sides, showing different viewpoints with tact.
Posted Aug 05, 2023
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Insidious: The Red Door
(2023)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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The Red Door is a captivating exploration of generational trauma brought to life through Patrick Wilson and Ty Simpkins' performances and[...] shines with its well-crafted jump scares, beautifully haunting cinematography, and blend of memory and reality.
Posted Jul 10, 2023
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Asteroid City
(2023)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Asteroid City’s heart comes from Jason Schwartzman’s captivating performance. The film explores grief and the complexity of performances with a beautiful pastel daydream–capturing the mid-century modern atomic age through its use of color and space.
Posted Jun 27, 2023
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BlackBerry
(2023)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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BlackBerry is a funny character-driven exploration of the rise and fall of a company and its two very different CEOs brought to life through powerful performances from Glenn Howerton and Jay Baruchel.
Posted May 22, 2023
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Evil Dead Rise
(2023)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Evil Dead Rise captures what we love about the original trilogy and remake in equal measure. This ED installment is filled with bloody campy gore, uncomfortably cathartic laughs, intense performances, and eye-catching horror set pieces & cinematography.
Posted Apr 24, 2023
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Acidman
(2022)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Acidman is an emotionally resonant and deeply affecting character study brought to life through the poignant and touching performances from Dianna Agron and Thomas Haden Church.
Posted Apr 03, 2023
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Linoleum
(2022)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Linoleum is a unique blend of science fiction and heartfelt dramady, brought to life through poignant performances, especially from Jim Gaffigan and Rhea Seehorn. The visual style crafts an unforgettable exploration of what it means to be human.
Posted Feb 24, 2023
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Blood Relatives
(2022)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Noah Segan's debut as writer/director offers a unique, heartfelt and hilarious take on classic vampire lore and the journey of fatherhood. Noah Segan and Victoria Moroles shine as the unlikely father and daughter duo.
Posted Dec 01, 2022
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Christmas With You
(2022)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Christmas With You tells a sweet romance with great chemistry between Freddie Prinze Jr and Aimee Garcia, but what sets this romcom apart is its focus on family and the importance of embracing culture.
Posted Nov 17, 2022
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Halloween Ends
(2022)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Halloween Ends is a wonderful celebration of the season–both its tricks and treats–giving us spooky atmospheres, complex performances–especially from Jamie Lee Curtis, Rohan Campbell, and Andi Matichak–and an amazing cameo horror fans are sure to love.
Posted Oct 26, 2022
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Ticket to Paradise
(2022)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Ticket to Paradise brings back the style of big, splashy romantic comedies we have been sorely lacking with Clooney and Roberts’ strong chemistry, quick-paced witty comedy, and beautiful locales that are sure to capture any audience.
Posted Oct 24, 2022
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Goodbye, Petrushka
(2022)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Goodbye, Petrushka is a delightful coming-of-age story that balances realism with fantastical elements, creating a unique experience. Nicola Rose does great work-as writer and director-and I look forward to seeing her unique voice in the years to come.
Posted Aug 17, 2022
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Playdurizm
(2020)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Playdurizm is a unique and surreal exploration of traumatic experiences following a complex queer character played wonderfully by Gem Deger, the film’s director. Playdurizm thrives in its performances, captivating visual style, and meta moments.
Posted Jun 06, 2022
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
(2022)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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[...]Multiverse of Madness is a beautiful blend of the superhero and horror genres brought to life through Sam Raimi’s skilled direction, a hauntingly beautiful score, and memorable performances, especially from Elizabeth Olsen and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Posted May 06, 2022
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Morbius
(2022)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Morbius sometimes works great, but these memorable moments are spaced too sporadically throughout the film. It's worth watching to see the delightful performance from Matt Smith, who perfectly balances the campiest moments with the most emotional.
Posted Apr 05, 2022
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Singin' in the Rain
(1952)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Singin in the Rain makes you feel transported to Hollywood of the 1920s through beautiful production design highlighting the beauty of an era of black and white film with vibrant colors that feel fitting of that period.
Posted Mar 08, 2022
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Time After Time
(1979)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Time After Time is a delightful film offering an alternative version of a real persons life utilizing the staples of their fiction. The performances ... make this light-hearted romantic fantasy thriller one you will not soon forget.
Posted Mar 08, 2022
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Becky
(2020)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Becky is a horror film that isnt afraid to get gruesome and violent, while maintaining a strong focus on getting to know its central character. Kevin James gives an unexpected performance exploring a genre and character-type so unlike his usual work.
Posted Mar 08, 2022
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Cronos
(1993)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Cronos is a haunting and heartwarming film in equal measure. This is a film about the importance of family and needing to make a choice to protect your family or live a longer yet forever changed life.
Posted Mar 08, 2022
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Raising Arizona
(1987)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Raising Arizona is a funny, charming film with a strong visual style, delightful performances, and a unique sense of humor.
Posted Mar 08, 2022
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Ready or Not
(2019)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Ready or Not brings a new twist to the familiar story of trying to impress your soon-to-be in-laws by combining horror, mystery, and a little bit classic screwball comedy
Posted Mar 08, 2022
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In the Mood for Love
(2000)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Wong Kar-Wais In The Mood For Love is a beautiful film examining silence, intimacy, time, and distance in captivating ways which show just how beautiful film can be when true attention is taken to utilize this visual medium to its fullest potential.
Posted Mar 08, 2022
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Magic
(1978)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Magic is a psychological horror with strong performances and moments that will linger in your brain.
Posted Mar 08, 2022
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Spider-Man: No Way Home
(2021)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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No Way Home creates a strong repertoire between characters leading to organic moments of comedy. This film is an important stage in Tom Holland's Spider-Man, allowing us to see glimpses to a Peter that we want to see
Posted Mar 08, 2022
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Tick, Tick... Boom!
(2021)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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tick, tick...BOOM! showcases the story of Jonathan Larson's life with memorable performances and an interesting visual style connecting organic and stylized performances. Garfields charm and energy were a perfect match for representing Larson
Posted Mar 08, 2022
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The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
(2021)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Will Sharpe brought us the wonderfully haunting and darkly comedic world of Flowers ... With The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, Sharpe as director and writer brings Louis Wains art and persona to life in this sparkling and beautiful film.
Posted Mar 08, 2022
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The Power of the Dog
(2021)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Jane Campions suspenseful western explores alcoholism and toxic masculinity through a story of transformation visually connected to the internally claustrophobic atmosphere in a vast landscape
Posted Mar 08, 2022
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Nobody
(2021)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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In a world filled with a recent collection of well-made action films, Nobody is a great addition to this action renaissance. If this is the Bob Odenkirk John Wick, when can we expect the Rhea Seehorn Atomic Blonde?
Posted Mar 08, 2022
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Shiva Baby
(2020)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Shiva Baby is a well-crafted film with memorable performances highlighting the uncomfortable. ... captures the feeling of being asked by relatives and family friends about what you're doing with your life in the form of a ... tense, and funny film.
Posted Mar 08, 2022
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Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar
(2021)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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The absurdity of its humor is a breath of fresh air that was especially needed this year. The unique sense of humor, bright and colorful production design, and surrealism makes Barb and Star a truly unforgettable film.
Posted Mar 08, 2022
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Slumber Party Massacre III
(1990)
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Amanda Mazzillo
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Slumber Party Massacre III is a decently enjoyable slasher film with some feminist undertones, but it never reaches the same heights as its predecessors through a misguided subversion of tropes.
Posted Mar 08, 2022
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