Netflix’s New Anime Series Will Fill the ‘John Wick’ Void
Even for viewers who are familiar with the world of anime, it's still surprising how the genre can bring something new to the table years after it's been established. Just recently, DanDaDan became a surprising hit not only because of…
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‘Outlander’ Season 7 Finale Recap: A Leap of Faith
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for the Outlander Season 7 finale. Well, sassenachs, this is it; the Outlander Season 7 finale has finally arrived. This doesn't mean the end of the show — there's still one more season…
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I’m Amazed By How This Crime Drama Took A Simple Story & Made It So Meaningful & Tense
Night Call ties the action thriller format with political commentary that gives the movie a unique symmetry and emboldens the message it depicts. The French film also features remarkably talented actors in all central roles. The direction, Michiel Blanchart's feature-length…
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This Tragic Horror Classic Shattered My Expectations
Remakes of classic horror movies have been a running trend for a while now, with no signs of slowing down. The 2024 horror slate closed with Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu and kicking off 2025 is Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man. I had…
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A Bloody Thriller That Promises More Than It Delivers
We Kill Them All has the groundwork for what could be a compelling thriller. Director Jeremy Drummond and screenwriter Nicole Field ensure that they take time for the audience to get to know the film's two leads, while also presenting…
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‘Silo’ Season 2 Finale Recap: Juliette Makes Her Move
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for the Silo Season 2 finale. Just like that, Silo's second season ends with no whimper but quite a literal bang. Apple TV+'s dystopian sci-fi thriller has never been afraid to balance multiple…
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Cameron Diaz & Jamie Foxx Have Fun In A Spy Film That Succeeds At Doing The Bare Minimum
The title Back in Action not only references the story of two off-duty spies but also the return of Cameron Diaz and Jaime Foxx. The duo were last screen partners in 2014 for the remake of Annie, Diaz's last film…
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‘Severance’ Season 2 Episode 1 Recap: Welcome Back, Mark S.
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Severance Season 2 Episode 1. Severance hit the ground running with a stellar first season. The central concept — a near-future sci-fi world where workers' consciousness is "severed" cleanly between their home-life…
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Cameron Diaz Deserves a Better Comeback Than This Netflix Action-Comedy
I’m a self-proclaimed Cameron Diaz diehard. In addition to watching The Holiday every year, wishing I could be one of Charlie’s Angels, and firmly believing that My Best Friend’s Wedding has one of the best openings of all time (I…
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Keke Palmer and SZA Race Against the Clock in Charming Throwback Comedy
Remember when comedies used to just be some funny people being funny? While streaming services still get their fair share of comedies, it’s rare nowadays that we share the communal experience of going to a theater to laugh over goofy…
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I Wasn’t As Consumed By This Twisty Horror-Thriller As I Should Have Been Considering Its Premise
The low-budget psychological thriller Birdeater grapples with the new age of emotional manipulation through its center couple, Louie (Mackenzie Fearnley) and Irene (Shabana Azeez). Directed by Jack Clark and Jim Weir in their feature debut, Birdeater is a strong start…
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Jharrel Jerome Leads a Crowd-Pleasing Biopic About a Resilient Wrestler
It seems like wrestling films are in, since three projects with this theme are featured in the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival lineup. Yet, one stands out from the rest as a compelling true story about an athlete who defeated…
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