You’re Cordially Invited Review: It’s Nothing to Celebrate
Romantic comedies thrive on charm, chemistry, and a balance of heartfelt moments and humor. You’re Cordially Invited, written and directed by Nicholas Stoller, aims to deliver all of these elements but ultimately stumbles under the weight of its overstuffed plot,…
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"Thank God I Listened to My Mom": Jacob Bertrand's Journey from Kirby Buckets to Karate Superstar
Collider's Perri Nemiroff sits down with Cobra Kai's Jacob Bertrand to discuss his run on the beloved Netflix series, and to share his ideas for a potential Binary Brothers spin-off. The following contains spoilers for all of Cobra Kai. Disclaimer:…
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Christoph Waltz and Lucy Liu Fail to Elevate This Stale Hitman Action-Comedy
Old-guy hitman movies have been on a roll lately with Liam Neeson's In the Land of Saints and Sinners and Ian McShane's American Star (both released last year) proving to be strong recent entries in the genre. It's too bad…
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Original ‘Shogun’ Miniseries Director Criticizes Acclaimed Revival
‘Shogun’ has dominated the television awards season making lead actress Anna Sawai (“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”) a breakout sensation by nabbing an Emmy for her captivating performance (also, winning many many other awards along the way) and giving veteran Japanese…
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Daisy Ridley’s Die Hard-Inspired Action Movie Debuts With Low Rotten Tomatoes Score
Daisy Ridley's Die Hard-inspired action movie debuts with a middling score on Rotten Tomatoes. The actress rose from relative obscurity to superstardom when she was cast as Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy – starring in The Force Awakens,…
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Uzo Aduba, Randall Park & More Star In New Shondaland Screwball Mystery Thriller Coming To Netflix
Let’s set the stage, a murderer is lurking in the halls of the White House, and the only person who can identify that looming threat is Cordelia, luckily, she happens to be the best detective in the world. That’s the…
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A Wild Horror Comedy That Hits the Mark
A Horror Comedy That Knows Exactly What It Is Horror and comedy are a tricky mix, but Heart Eyes makes it work. This film embraces its absurdity while delivering solid scares, fun kills, and a plot that plays out like…
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“Meredith Understood That I Needed the Freedom to Create My Own Interpretation of Her Work and Life”: Billy Shebar on his Berlinale-Premiering Meredith Monk Doc, Monk in Pieces
Monk in Pieces (Courtesy 110th Street Films) Billy Shebar’s Monk in Pieces stars Meredith Monk, an artist so singular as to be unclassifiable. (A collage of Zoom-interviewed academics who expound on the titular composer-singer-director-choreographer – and creator of new opera,…
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Alan Ritchson’s Action Series Stumbles in Story — Despite the Extra Muscle
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why a show like Reacher works so well. Based on Lee Child's popular and expansive book series, the Prime Video original features a magnetic leading man in the form of Alan…
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Frontier Justice In 21st Century America Never Felt So Good
Now more than ever, it feels like the bullies are winning, that the weak and dispossessed are on the ropes and in need of a champion. Maybe that’s why this new season of “Reacher” feels so goddamned satisfying, warts and…
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‘Best Interests’ Sharon Horgan Wants Every Day To Be a Challenge
[Editor's note: The following contains some spoilers for Best Interests.] Summary The drama series 'Best Interests' explores family dynamics in facing a life-threatening condition. Authenticity in storytelling is key to showcasing both tragedy and laughter in the narrative of such…
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THE RINGS OF POWER Renewed for Season 3; Story Will Jump Ahead Several Years — GeekTyrant
Prime Video ha renewed The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power for a third season. When this series was first announced it came with a five season commitment, but like most shows, the ratings have to be strong…
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