Ben Affleck’s Sports Drama Is A Crowd-Pleasing Slam Dunk
Almost everyone who knows a thing or two about the sports world can recognize that Air Jordans are some of the most popular sneakers of all time. What very few people know is that this partnership between Michael Jordan and…
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Sandler and Aniston Feed The Rich In This Unnecessary Sequel
The first “Murder Mystery” from 2019, written by James Vanderbilt (“Zodiac”), was a fun star-studded throwback to the 1980s Agatha Christie films like 1982’s “Evil Under the Sun,” with salt of the earth Brooklynites Nick and Audrey Spitz (Adam Sandler…
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‘Renfield’ Review: A Delightful Gory Ride
Anyone who knows what’s good for them knows exactly why they want to see Chris McKay’s Renfield. The appeal of Nicolas Cage, a magnanimous star most of us grew up with, playing the Prince of Darkness is sure to excite…
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Disney+ Comedy Puts Friendship at Its Center
At a certain point in the beginning of Prom Pact, Ben (Milo Manheim) wonders if he’s wasting precious time by judging other people’s high school experience while standing on the sidelines. That’s a pretty powerful statement and even daunting thing…
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Free to a Bad Home
Anthology horror films are a lot of fun. They will almost always revolve around an object or theme as a throughline. Unquestionably, the likes of Creepshow, Body Bags, and V/H/S come to mind for many. A trilogy of stories centers around a box of…
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Nicolas Cage Does What He Does Best
Here’s a hot take: Nicolas Cage is a fascinating actor. Controversial, I know. His body of work is, of course, unassailable, but with Cage, it’s as much about methodology as it is about the performances themselves. Phrases like “nouveau shamanism” have entered…
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Aniston & Sandler Lead An Unfunny, Boring Murder Mystery
Murder Mystery was released in 2019 and, according to Netflix’s own reporting, was a smash hit. This solidified Adam Sandler’s relationship with the streaming company; he would later sign a new development deal with them. With more movies to come,…
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Kathryn Hahn Will Make You Laugh and Cry
“I am always three things,” our protagonist, Clare (Kathryn Hahn), says toward the end of Episode 2 of Hulu's Tiny Beautiful Things. “I am my mother’s daughter. I am my daughter’s mother. And I am an accomplished writer — even…
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Sandler & Aniston Can’t Solve Middling Sequel
What is the line between parody and sincerity? Can both operate in harmony with each other or will they cancel each other out? In the first Murder Mystery, it was primarily the chemistry of Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston as…
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Nicolas Cage Does What He Does Best
Here’s a hot take: Nicolas Cage is a fascinating actor. Controversial, I know. His body of work is, of course, unassailable, but with Cage, it’s as much about methodology as it is about the performances themselves. Phrases like “nouveau shamanism” have entered…
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Sweet Star Grief | Film Threat
It’s no secret that adolescence can be a confusing time for the typical teen, and that’s undoubtedly true in Bowie Nichol’s short film Sweet Star Grief. In high school, Nick (Mack Williams) and Jody (Ian Meadows) were the best of friends.…
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Spinning Gold Review | Flickreel
Now more than ever, Hollywood is obsessed with musical biopics and biographical dramas about famous brands. Spinning Gold is a bit of both. The film explores the early days of Kiss and Donna Summer, two names you surely know. You…
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