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Film Review: Minions: The Rise of Gru
Minions: The Rise of Gru benefits from centering Steve Carrell, though there’s simply no getting around the fact that the whole schtick is wearing thin. … read more
Film Review: The Forgiven
The Forgiven features unforgettable performances and an apparently shallow outlook that deceptively hides layers of intriguing ideas for audiences to peel away. … read more
Film Review: Mad God
Mad God, from VFX legend Phil Tippett, brings a macabre and gruesome experience that is a must-see for die-hard fans of horror and stop motion. … read more
Film Review: Official Competition
Official Competition is a clever comedy I can easily see becoming a beloved favorite among the target audience of cinephiles, the creative and artistic. … read more
Series Review: Only Murders in the Building: Season 2
I have no clue as to just how many good seasons Only Murders in the Building will have, but if they are even half as entertaining, I’ll be watching. … read more
Film Review: The Phantom of the Open
The Phantom of the Open left me feeling invigorated and rejuvenated, and it’s on par with some of the best films of the genre. … read more
Film Review: Elvis
As a spectacle and an experience, Luhrman’s Elvis is satisfying and invigorating, a rhinestone-studded summer extravaganza done with skill and love. … read more
Film Review: The Lost Girls
The Lost Girls, a retelling of Peter Pan from a female perspective, is a treatise on trying to avoid growing up that merely left me trying to avoid throwing up. … read more
Film Review: Lightyear
Lightyear proves itself more of a children’s sci-fi action movie than a Toy Story prequel. The memorable cast make Lightyear an out-of-this-world summer flick. … read more
Film Review: Benediction
There’s much to admire in Terence Davies’ newest film, and the best elements of Benediction easily carry it through the weaker moments. … read more