‘Dune Prophecy’ Episode 2 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy Episode 2. The events of Dune: Prophecy's season premiere are still reverberating in this week's episode, "Two Wolves." The simultaneous and identical deaths of Reverend Mother Kasha (Jihae) and Pruwet…
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Magpie Review: A Neo-Noir Love Affair
Sam Yates’ Magpie swoops into the neo-noir genre with a sharp, melancholic edge, presenting a story of love, obsession, and misplaced priorities. With Daisy Ridley as the beguiling Anette and Shazad Latif as the morally conflicted Ben, the film straddles…
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‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Episode 11 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 11. With the latest episode, Yellowstone has finally revealed the full context of John Dutton's (Kevin Costner) mysterious death. The eleventh episode of Season 5 and the third…
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‘Tracker’ Season 2 Episode 7 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Tracker Season 2 Episode 7. It’s not enough for Colter Shaw (Justin Hartley) to bring a lost dog home on Tracker, Season 2 Episode 7. This week’s tracking adventure unfolds to reveal…
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A Disappointing Look At Iconic TV
Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night is a biographical comedy-drama chronicling the tense, chaotic evening leading up to the 1975 premiere of NBC’s Saturday Night—the show that would later become the cultural juggernaut Saturday Night Live (SNL). Boasting an ensemble cast led…
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A Chilly Romance That Melts
Hot Frosty, directed by Jerry Ciccoritti, arrives as a whimsical Christmas fantasy rom-com that promises warmth and wonder but, unfortunately, struggles to keep its magical spark alive. The film follows Kathy (Lacey Chabert), a lonely widow who finds unexpected companionship…
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Unique with Themes, but Falters in its Execution
Jacques Audiard‘s Emilia Pérez is a daring and distinct blend of musical, crime, and comedy, delving into themes of identity, redemption, and societal transformation within a vibrant musical framework. The film, based on Audiard’s opera libretto, which itself draws loosely…
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A Bold, Ambitious Dream of Utopia
Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis dives into a reimagined 21st-century New York City, now transformed into “New Rome,” where lofty dreams clash with political ambition. Led by Adam Driver as visionary architect Cesar Catilina and Giancarlo Esposito as Mayor Franklyn Cicero,…
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A Touch of Wit and Wisdom
Megan Park’s My Old Ass is a refreshing, if somewhat melancholic, exploration of youth, identity, and the slippery nature of time. The film offers a unique blend of science fiction, comedy, and drama, following Elliott, a quirky and sometimes impulsive…
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A Disturbing Descent into the Nature of Belief
In Heretic, co-writers and directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods craft a psychological horror that delves deep into religious devotion, manipulation, and the disturbing allure of control. Anchored by a chilling performance from Hugh Grant and strong, dynamic portrayals by…
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Why Gladiator 2 Is the Epic Sequel We Didn’t Know We Needed
Gladiator 2 takes us back to Rome, where battles are fiercer, emotions run deeper, and power struggles hit even harder. Following the vengeful journey of Lucius, Ridley Scott’s sequel captures all the grandeur and grit of the original Gladiator with…
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It’s Mostly A Lump Of Coal
Red One, directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Chris Morgan, ambitiously attempts to blend Christmas magic with an action-adventure framework. With a high-profile cast featuring Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, and J.K. Simmons, the film promises plenty of…
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