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'The Beast In Me' series review: "But with first-rate performances from Matthew Rhys and Brittany Snow, and plenty of suspense and momentum shepherding it, the series becomes a compelling, thrilling piece of entertainment."
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November 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
'The Beast In Me' series review: "But with first-rate performances from Matthew Rhys and Brittany Snow, and plenty of suspense and momentum shepherding it, the series becomes a compelling, thrilling piece of entertainment."
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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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November 11, 2025 at 6:15 AM
'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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'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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November 4, 2025 at 8:29 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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'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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October 27, 2025 at 7:39 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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'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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October 21, 2025 at 1:14 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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'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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October 10, 2025 at 6:44 AM
'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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'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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October 8, 2025 at 1:06 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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'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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October 2, 2025 at 6:44 AM
'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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'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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September 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
'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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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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September 21, 2025 at 12:54 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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'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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September 17, 2025 at 6:21 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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'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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September 11, 2025 at 3:29 AM
'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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'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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September 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM
'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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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
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
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
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
2025 Emmy predictions: Drama, comedy, limited series & TV movie
Who will win? Who should win?
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Who will win? Who should win?
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August 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM
2025 Emmy predictions: Drama, comedy, limited series & TV movie
Who will win? Who should win?
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#Emmys #Emmy #FYC
Who will win? Who should win?
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'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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August 21, 2025 at 5:53 AM
'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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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
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 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
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
'Weapons' review: "Looking at the big picture, this is an impressive and creative thrill ride, which is something we need to see more on the big screen, and it cements Zach Cregger as one of the most exciting filmmakers working right now."
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August 18, 2025 at 8:52 AM
'Weapons' review: "Looking at the big picture, this is an impressive and creative thrill ride, which is something we need to see more on the big screen, and it cements Zach Cregger as one of the most exciting filmmakers working right now."
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'The Naked Gun' review: "Frank Drebin won't be throwing anyone involved in the movie jail because The Naked Gun has proper firepower when it comes to batting average. Wholly different and original might be a stretch, but a real hoot is not."
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August 12, 2025 at 7:54 AM
'The Naked Gun' review: "Frank Drebin won't be throwing anyone involved in the movie jail because The Naked Gun has proper firepower when it comes to batting average. Wholly different and original might be a stretch, but a real hoot is not."
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ANIMALE is now available on VOD (US, Canada).
I didn't review the film, but I saw it at HIFF last year & would recommend it. If you're interested in a cool & moody body horror drama with some striking photography, this might be right up your alley.
(Animal lovers, approach with caution)
#Animale
I didn't review the film, but I saw it at HIFF last year & would recommend it. If you're interested in a cool & moody body horror drama with some striking photography, this might be right up your alley.
(Animal lovers, approach with caution)
#Animale
August 9, 2025 at 3:50 AM
ANIMALE is now available on VOD (US, Canada).
I didn't review the film, but I saw it at HIFF last year & would recommend it. If you're interested in a cool & moody body horror drama with some striking photography, this might be right up your alley.
(Animal lovers, approach with caution)
#Animale
I didn't review the film, but I saw it at HIFF last year & would recommend it. If you're interested in a cool & moody body horror drama with some striking photography, this might be right up your alley.
(Animal lovers, approach with caution)
#Animale
SOULEYMANE'S STORY is now playing in select cinemas (US, Canada).
I don't have a review for it, but I did see it at TIFF last year and would recommend you check this neat slice-of-life drama out. Abou Sangare is very good in the lead role.
#SouleymanesStory
I don't have a review for it, but I did see it at TIFF last year and would recommend you check this neat slice-of-life drama out. Abou Sangare is very good in the lead role.
#SouleymanesStory
August 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM
SOULEYMANE'S STORY is now playing in select cinemas (US, Canada).
I don't have a review for it, but I did see it at TIFF last year and would recommend you check this neat slice-of-life drama out. Abou Sangare is very good in the lead role.
#SouleymanesStory
I don't have a review for it, but I did see it at TIFF last year and would recommend you check this neat slice-of-life drama out. Abou Sangare is very good in the lead role.
#SouleymanesStory
'Superman' review: "You get a lively adventure for the most part, and the film isn't afraid to wear its heart on its sleeve or act as a mirror to modern-day society. Caring about the people in movies or in real life never gets tiresome."
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August 5, 2025 at 11:45 AM
'Superman' review: "You get a lively adventure for the most part, and the film isn't afraid to wear its heart on its sleeve or act as a mirror to modern-day society. Caring about the people in movies or in real life never gets tiresome."
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#Superman
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#Superman
'I Know What You Did Last Summer' review: "Saying that the film isn't incompetently produced and an entirely miserable experience is the best that I can do, but do not think for a second that this corpse was worth digging up."
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July 31, 2025 at 11:33 AM
'I Know What You Did Last Summer' review: "Saying that the film isn't incompetently produced and an entirely miserable experience is the best that I can do, but do not think for a second that this corpse was worth digging up."
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#IKnowWhatYouDidLastSummer
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