True Story of Olympian Undercut by Bland Filmmaking
It’s always disappointing when an undeniably incredible true story is turned into a film that tells said story in a way that undercuts just how remarkable the story truly is. The Swimmers, which follows teenage Olympic swimming hopeful Yusra Mardini…
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Blockbuster Canceled at Netflix After One Season
Blockbuster with Randall Park and Melissa Fumero won't be getting a second season at Netflix. Netflix Perhaps Blockbuster Video and Netflix are like oil and water, as the former rivals just cannot seem to coexist. Years after the video rental…
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Amazon Prime’s New Possession Horror Comedy Captures The Terrifying Teen Experience, But It Needs More Laughs
A lakeside cabin, illicit substances, and a group of teenagers; that’s a set-up for a spooky tale as old as time. Audiences know the drill by now, and so does “My Best Friend’s Exorcism.” And there’s no better time to…
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Charlotte Nicdao, Jessie Ennis, and Ashly Burch on Season Three of Mythic Quest
Is Mythic Quest one of the best workplace comedies streaming right now? It’s right up there with Blockbuster and Severance, although the latter swirls around in more dramatic waters. Good news: the inventive hit Apple TV+ series about ambitious coworkers…
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Wintry Western Movies to Watch Before Winter Ends
Typically associated with expansive desert vistas and sun-drenched ghost towns, the Western genre is oftentimes placed within a restrictive category of summer-tinged spaces where personal roaming and political conquest seem never-ending. Although films like The Hateful Eight present the West…
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Jim Carrey’s Grinch Movie Used to Be Hated: What Happened?
Perhaps one of the classic examples of the power of peace and love can be seen within The Grinch’s character arc. He goes from a foul one to a lovable cheer meister. His heart grew three sizes in one night,…
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Ant-Man 3’s MODOK Designer Addresses Character’s MCU Debut
MODOK will make his first MCU appearance as part of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, but he will have a new design from his previous incarnations. Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is almost ready to kick off with…
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James Cameron & Cast on Returning to Pandora
From filmmaker James Cameron, the sci-fi action adventure sequel Avatar: The Way of Water is set more than a decade after the events of the first film and follows Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), as they do…
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SCARLET BOND Gets Theatrical Release Date — GeekTyrant
Crunchyroll has announced the theatrical release dates for That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond. Here’s the breakdown of the worldwide release:January 18 in the United Kingdom and IrelandJanuary 19 in AustraliaJanuary 20 in the…
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‘Succession,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘The White Lotus’
Will there be any surprises when the 2022 Emmy season comes to a close Monday night? Can “Abbott Elementary” or “Hacks” topple “Ted Lasso” for Comedy Series? Could “Squid Game,” “Severance,” or “Stranger Things” take out “Succession” for Drama Series?…
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The Squad | Film Threat
The sell of Rick Walker’s action-thriller, The Squad, is easy. Three sexy, bikini-clad killers take on an entire drug cartel that threatens their popular spring break operation. That should be enough, right? But, for those needing a convincer, let’s look at…
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The Fabelmans Review: Steven Spielberg’s Autobiographical Masterpiece
This review was originally part of our coverage for the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. For over fifty years, Steven Spielberg has continuously wowed audiences by showing them the power of film, the pure bliss and magic inherent in the…
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