Michelle Buteau & Ilana Glazer Earn Big Laughs In Endearing & Deeply Heartfelt Comedy
Summary Babes heavily relies on Michelle Buteau and Ilana Glazer's exceptional comedic talents. The film evenly focuses on both Dawn and Eden, offering a complete picture of their personal growth and friendship. Babes showcases dynamic characters and thoughtful insights on…
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Perfect Days Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Happiness in this life is what we make of it. That seems to be the message from legendary director Wim Wenders’ latest feature film, Perfect Days, co-written by Takuma Takasaki. You can be a “lowly” janitor in Tokyo who cleans…
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Kerry Condon Outshines Liam Neeson In Uneven Action Thriller
Summary Liam Neeson returns in an action thriller set in Ireland, playing an aging hitman facing the IRA. The film adheres to the Liam Neeson formula, with little character development or engaging plotting. While flawed, the movie has authentic Western…
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‘Shōgun’ Episode 7 Recap — Don’t Run With Swords
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Shōgun Episode 7. The Big Picture Toranaga seeks an ally through his half-brother in this week's episode of Shōgun . Shōgun gives us a deeper look into Toranaga's past, humanizing the character.…
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Velma Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Scarlet Moreno’s Velma is a beautiful and nostalgic film with a bit of a bite. Writer-director Moreno plays the titular Velma, bathed in the color and glamour of the 1960s. She’s a buxom young woman looking for love as she invites handsome…
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John Leguizamo & Barbie Ferreira Give Shining Performances In Must-See Drama
Summary Tracie Laymon's film blends humor with emotional depth, portraying the strange, sad, and hopeful sides of humanity. Barbie Ferreira excels in showcasing emotional depth, with John Leguizamo providing a strong co-lead performance. The movie emphasizes the importance of finding…
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‘The Walking Dead The Ones Who Live’ Finale Recap — Happily Ever After?
Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live finale. The Big Picture Rick and Michonne's love story takes center stage in the finale, resulting in a satisfying ending for fans. The CRM's evil plan…
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The Listener Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Directed by Steve Buscemi, The Listener follows Beth (Tessa Thompson), a helpline volunteer, who fields an unending swarm of calls from people in distress, under duress, the lonely, the perverted, and the lost. Her years of being a volunteer have…
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I Got Lost In This Magical Italian Drama & Haven’t Found My Way Out
Summary La Chimera presents a complex story centered on Arthur, an archaeologist with a deep connection to the past and a struggle to embrace the present. The film explores themes of our relationship with the past, supernatural elements, and the…
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The New Empire Reviews Film Threat
The easiest reviews to write are for films that are either really good or really bad. Adam Wingard’s epic action feature, Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, is going to be a tough one. Starting, significantly, long after Wingard’s Godzilla…
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Luc Besson’s Latest Action-Thriller Has A Weak Bite & No Bark
Summary Caleb Landry Jones stands out with a brilliant performance. The supporting cast weakens the film, dragging down the strong lead. The lack of clear vision and direction from Luc Besson makes the movie fall short. Luc Besson's DogMan is…
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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Review: A Monstrous Mess
Last year, the world was taken by storm by the release of Godzilla Minus One, and for good reason. Up to that point, audiences had been graced with thirty-six movies in the Godzilla franchise and while they’re all somewhat entertaining, Minus One set…
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