‘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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An All-Puppet Cast Is Not Enough for This Bizarre Horror Film
Confession: puppets really creep me out. I loved The Muppets as a kid, but they also scared me. I put off watching Labyrinth for decades because of how terrifying the puppet creatures looked. So when I decided to watch and…
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Early 20th Century Pregnancy Anguish Plunges Into A Haunting World
There exist moments in the majority of films, moments where anything from a pleasant exchange between characters, a well-placed joke, or an unassuming smile can create levity often when it’s needed most. The near-absence of such moments in director/co-writer Magnus…
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Ralph Fiennes Delivers A Fiercely Steely Odysseus In This Boldly Grounded Odyssey Adaptation
The Return is more than just a cinematic reunion for Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche; it is a return to basics from director Uberto Pasolini, who shares a more grounded interpretation of Homer's The Odyssey. Written by Pasolini, John Collee,…
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Clint Eastwood’s Courtroom Drama Stretches Credulity Beyond A Reasonable Doubt [Review]
You’d be forgiven if you didn’t know Clint Eastwood has a film in the running for awards this year called “Juror #2,” since Warner Bros. released it to less than 50 theaters in the U.S. Some may think this is…
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Shea Whigham & Carrie Coon Are The Perfect Pair In This Unconventional Crime Thriller
Lake George is an example of a crime drama with a welcome dash of offbeat comedy. It’s less of the former and more of the latter. Written and directed by Jeffrey Reiner, the dark comedy neo-noir is a breath of…
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‘Silo’ Season 2 Episode 4 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Silo Season 2 Episode 4. Silo Season 2 is one episode away from its halfway point, but events are already rocketing ahead at propulsive speed. The subtle, slow-burn nature of Apple TV+'s…
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This Purge-Like Supernatural Horror Trades Terrifying Tension For Action & Fun
Werewolves delivers a thrilling supernatural horror with solid action sequences and high stakes. The film explores a world that combines the chaotic anarchy of The Purge with the intense terror of supernatural monsters and werewolves. The result may not be…
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‘Elsbeth’ Season 2 Episode 6 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 6. 'Tis officially the season as Christmas comes to Elsbeth in Season 2 Episode 6, "Gold, Frankincense and Murder," a title that had me thinking of that one…
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‘Matlock’ Episode 7 Recap – Heartbreak at the Holiday Party
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Matlock Episode 7.'Tis the season on Matlock as Matty (Kathy Bates) and the other lawyers at Jacobson Moore prepare for the annual holiday party. As of now, Matty has also left the…
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Netflix’s Take on the Mother of Jesus Is a Missed Opportunity
With Christmastime comes the reminder of Jesus' birth, which has been adapted to the screen several times throughout the years, from The Nativity Story to Journey to Bethlehem. Even the recent Judy Greer-led box office success, The Best Christmas Pageant…
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Flawed But Fun James Bond Entry Captures The Best & Worst Of Pierce Brosnan’s Era
Pierce Brosnan’s third outing as 007 often gets cast to the bottom of the rung regarding the legacy of the James Bond franchise, yet looking back at the film 25 years later, there’s a lot to love about The World…
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