The Visually Stunning Return to Middle-earth Is a Bumpy Ride
Few films of the current century can claim to have the same-sized industry footprint that Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy has left on the industry. While many have tried, no other series of fantasy films has entirely…
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Festive Fun at The Trafford Centre
Tinsel Town has returned to The Trafford Centre this Christmas as Manchester gets firmly in the Christmas spirit as this holiday magic event sees an ice rink, funfair rides and Christmas food come to the city. As a frequent visitor…
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‘Dune Prophecy’ Episode 4 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy Episode 4. The plot thickens as Dune: Prophecy starts gearing up for its season finale. In "Twice Born," the Acolytes of the Sisterhood share a mysterious, seemingly machine-induced dream (or…
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An Exciting Holiday Thriller That Toys With Our Expectations
You Are Not Me (Tú no eres yo) understands the anxiety of holiday family gatherings. It weaponizes it and taps into the fear of rejection and the paranoia stemming from not being loved enough — or at least not in…
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‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Episode 13 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 13. With only one episode of Yellowstone left, the flagship Dutton saga is nearing its fateful end. The deaths of both John Dutton (Kevin Costner) and Colby Mayfield…
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Michael Pitt Grounds a Moving Showcase of Regret and Redemption in the Ring
There's something naturally beautiful about the sport of boxing. At the end of the day, beyond the lights and crowds and cameras, the simplicity of the one-on-one contest is a picture-perfect metaphor for so many complex human situations and to…
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This Promising Comedy Horror Is Tragically Undermined By An Atrocious Script
Ever since Steven Spielberg adapted Michael Criction's iconic novel, Jurassic Park has remained the template for the dinosaur genre in film, with everything else either parodying or homaging the 1993 Oscar winner. Amidst the crowd, there have been a variety…
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Post-Apocalyptic Musical Struggles To Hit The Right Notes
This review was originally published on September 8, 2024, as a part of our Toronto International Film Festival. Riding out the apocalypse in a bunker isn't just for rich people, though they may be the most comfortable when the end…
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‘Fire Country’ Season 3 Episode 7 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Fire Country Season 3 Episode 7. Every time I think I've figured out how messy Fire Country will get, they go and surprise me. The firefighter drama is back this week after…
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‘Outlander’ Season 7 Episode 11 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Outlander Season 7 Episode 11. Just when we thought Outlander couldn't surprise us any more in its penultimate season, it got out the big guns. With Jamie (Sam Heughan) believed to be…
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Amy Adams Goes Absolutely Feral In Comedy About Motherhood & Identity
This review was originally published on September 10, 2024 as a part of our Toronto International Film Festival coverage. Nightbitch, based on the novel of the same name by Rachel Yoder, has had a ton of hype leading up to…
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‘The End’ Review – Tilda Swinton and George MacKay Face Annihilation in Joshua Oppenheimer’s Musical
Joshua Oppenheimer’s The End, his first feature film, is a claustrophobic, frustrating yet moving tale of post-apocalyptic parenting. Shoving a terrific cast into a few underground rooms, well-appointed with masterpieces decorating the walls and supplies aplenty, he sets up a…
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