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'Ballad Of A Small Player' review: "Ballad Of A Small Player is without a doubt beautiful to gaze at, but behind the alluring exterior, there's nothing meaningful to take away from it. Hence, it is a chore to get through."

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#BalladOfASmallPlayer
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 AM
'A House Of Dynamite' review: "The movie is admittedly watchable because the vivacity is there, but lukewarm themes and hollow characters earn nothing but a lukewarm response and a shrug. It's not sticky enough."

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#AHouseOfDynamite
November 4, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The first five episodes of season 5 of SLOW HORSES are currently streaming on Apple TV+. The finale airs October 29th.

You can read our review of the comedic spy thriller, which stars Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden & Kristin Scott Thomas ⬇️

#SlowHorses
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'Slow Horses' season 5 review: Apple TV+ spy thriller rules, London drools
Everyone's favourite spy thriller series Slow Horses returns to rage at nightclubs and cook with toxic gas, adapting 'London Rules' from Mick Herron's 'Slough House' series of novels in the process. I...
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October 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
'The Lost Bus' review: "While there are some thrilling and stirring moments in that second half, this story should be a slam dunk for one of the most heart-wrenching rides of the year. Sadly, the writing and acting aren't up to the job."

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#TheLostBus
October 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
'Slow Horses' season 5 review: "Have they gone and done it again? The answer to that is yes, this season is another banger. How do they do it? Who knows? Let's just enjoy this moment."

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#SlowHorses
October 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER is currently playing in cinemas (worldwide).

You can read our review of the acclaimed action thriller, which is directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, & stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infiniti & Sean Penn ⬇️

#OneBattleAfterAnother
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'One Battle After Another' review: Leonardo DiCaprio rejects a white Christmas in Paul Thomas Anderson's thriller
One Battle After Another has all of those things, including Bob (Leonardo DiCaprio) who's a member of the far-left revolutionary movement called French 75 alongside his girlfriend Perfidia (Teyana Tay...
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October 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
'The Woman In Cabin 10' review: "That said, the movie was most likely meant to be a trashy thriller with outrageous yet amusing twists, but it's neither fun enough to be enjoyable trash nor clever enough to be thrilling."

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#TheWomanInCabin10
October 10, 2025 at 6:44 AM
WAYWARD is now streaming on Netflix (worldwide).

You can read our review of the new mystery drama miniseries, which is created & co-showrun by Mae Martin, & stars Alyvia Alyn Lind, Martin, Sydney Topliffe & Toni Collette ⬇️

#Wayward
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'Wayward' series review: Netflix mystery drama goes looking for trouble
You're in luck because Wayward arrives just when you thought there was nothing. This new miniseries is set in 2003 and one of our entry points is Alex Dempsey (Mae Martin; they're also the series' cre...
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October 8, 2025 at 1:13 PM
'One Battle After Another' review: "It's a thrilling, muscular, propulsive, weighty and technically impressive burst of heat radiating off the silver screen. It moves at a breakneck pace. The energy is intoxicating."

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#OneBattleAfterAnother
October 8, 2025 at 1:06 PM
'All That’s Left Of You' review: "This is undoubtedly an extremely ambitious and powerful story. It asks tough questions, and it lands an emotional gutpunch or two, but there's love, empathy and tender moments to be found, too."

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#AllThatsLeftOfYou
October 2, 2025 at 6:44 AM
'Wayward' series review: "Wayward is worth taking a leap thanks to its thought-provoking story, idiosyncrasies and rich characters. On the whole, it thrives on a rare blend of genres that make for a breath of fresh air in the TV space right now."

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#Wayward
September 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
TOGETHER is currently playing in cinemas (Finland, South Korea, Argentina + more).

I might write about it later, I might not, but I have seen the film & would recommend it. Looking for an effective, stylish & delightfully icky horror with strong performances? Then look no further.

#Together
September 22, 2025 at 1:37 PM
PLAINCLOTHES is now playing in select cinemas (US).

I don't know yet if I'll write about it, but I did see the film & would recommend it. If a visually daring drama with a really interesting hook & infectious chemistry sounds like your vibe, you should check it out.

#Plainclothes
September 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
MY SUNSHINE is now playing in select cinemas (US).

You can read our review of the lovely coming-of-age drama, which is directed by Okuyama Hiroshi, & stars Koshiyama Keitatsu, Ikematsu Sōsuke & Nakanishi Kiara ⬇️

#MySunshine
#ぼくのお日さま
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'My Sunshine' review: Don't let the darkness of one's ignorance block out the light | TIFF 2024
Today, we're getting blinded by My Sunshine (ぼくのお日さま in Japanese), a gentle drama with plenty of coming-of-age and sports elements. In a snowy island town in winter, we come across a tween named Takuy...
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September 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
'Alien: Earth' season 1 review: "Intelligent enough, but above all a pure visual spectacle that doesn't lack ambition, the series gets off to a good start with its first run. Humans should live to see another season."

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#AlienEarth
September 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
'The Conjuring: Last Rites' review: "We're haunted by an egregiously hollow and poorly made horror spectacle, as well as a truly terrible director in Michael Chaves. Even Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga cannot save this movie's soul."

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#TheConjuring
September 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
'Caught Stealing' review: "There are flashes of excitement, again, thanks to the actors, but you need more than that. And considering the talent involved, Caught Stealing is a significant letdown."

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#CaughtStealingMovie
September 11, 2025 at 3:29 AM
'The School Duel' review: "Ultimately, the film is a bit of a hotchpotch in terms of quality, but at least it is a stylistically ambitious and razor-sharp hotchpotch, and so it ends up being rather memorable."

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#TheSchoolDuel
#Fantasia2025
September 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM
GRIFFIN IN SUMMER is now playing in select cinemas (US).

I don't have a review, but I saw it at Tribeca last, uh, summer & would recommend it. If a fun coming-of-age comedy sounds interesting to you, you might want to head towards your nearest silver screen.

#GriffinInSummer
September 1, 2025 at 2:23 AM
2025 Emmy predictions: Drama, comedy, limited series & TV movie

Who will win? Who should win?

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#Emmys #Emmy #FYC
August 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM
'Hostage' series review: "At the end of the day, this is more or less designed to be harmless algorithm filler—it's decently made fast food that could've, and should've, been more gripping if it had a little bit of flair."

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#Hostage
August 21, 2025 at 5:53 AM
WEAPONS is currently playing in cinemas (worldwide).

You can read our review of the buzzy mystery horror, which is directed by Zach Cregger, & stars Julia Garner & Josh Brolin among others ⬇️

#WeaponsMovie
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'Weapons' review: The kids aren't alright in Zach Cregger's mystery horror
In the meantime, let's get fired up for Weapons, a new mystery horror thriller written, directed and co-scored by Zach Cregger. In the American small town of Maybrook, we meet teacher Justine (Julia G...
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August 20, 2025 at 3:58 AM
THE BAD GUYS 2 is currently playing in cinemas (worldwide).

I most likely won't review the film, but I did see it & would recommend it. More of the same, which is good news if you enjoyed the first one—the animation is slightly better & most of the comedy works.

#TheBadGuys2
August 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM
THE NAKED GUN is currently playing in cinemas (worldwide).

You can read our review of the knee-slapping comedy that has a bottom that would make any toilet beg for the brown. It stars Liam Neeson & Pamela Anderson ⬇️

#NakedGun
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'The Naked Gun' review: Liam Neeson feels exposed
City halls better be prepared for a fight since The Naked Gun is shooting its shot on silver screens, bringing back the franchise of the same name. Liam Neeson puts on multiple uniforms as Frank Drebi...
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August 18, 2025 at 8:55 AM