I Can’t Believe This All-Time Classic Is Just As Entertaining & Relevant As It Was 83 Years Ago
Considered among the greatest films of all time, Casablanca is being re-released in theaters for audiences to experience on the big screen. For those who haven’t seen it before, there may be some preconceived notions, perhaps thinking it’ll come across…
Read moreStephan James Leads a Sobering Tale of Delayed Adulthood and Self-Redemption
There exist a plethora of films that tackle one’s journey pre-arrest, or a character’s journey and decisions that landed them in prison. It’s what’s exciting, right? Someone breaking the law, unable to outsmart police or outrun fate. Often serial killers,…
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Playing With the Queen of Hearts
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Yellowjackets Season 3 Episodes 1 & 2. The time has finally come: everyone’s favorite cannibalistic soccer team has made their return to our TV screens. Yes, Yellowjackets is back with its highly…
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The Wilderness Returns With a Twisty Mystery That Will Leave You Hungry for More
When Yellowjackets first premiered four years ago, it took a minute for Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson's Showtime thriller series to attract some buzz. As someone who's reviewed Yellowjackets from the very beginning, it was fascinating — and mostly gratifying…
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The Script Is Shaky, But Anya Taylor-Joy & Miles Teller Prove They’re Movie Stars By Winning Me Over Anyway
Sometimes, leaving a film with mixed feelings can make it harder to review. In The Gorge's case, it's instead become easier. Scott Derrickson's latest hasn't given me knots of praise and reservations to untangle in writing, but a collection of…
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Love Is in the Air
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 11. It's Valentine's Day, and love is in the air and up on the screen this week on Elsbeth. The Valentine's-themed Season 2 Episode 11, "Tiny Town," plays…
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‘Severance’ Season 2 Episode 5 Recap: Hang In There!
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Severance Season 2 Episode 5. Last week's episode of Severance had a massive set of implications for the rest of the season, as the innies finally discovered that Helena Eagan (Britt Lower)…
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I Was Blown Away By This Indie Rom-Com’s Freshly Contemporary & Relatable Take On Navigating Marriage Today
At first, the martial drama of You, Me & Her feels like the doldrums of long-term relationships we've watched onscreen many times before. What unfolds throughout the indie dramedy is an honest and empathetic take on finding avenues of self-expression…
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Miles Teller & Anya Taylor-Johnson Can’t Save Scott Derrickson’s Messy Genre Horror Romance Hybrid
When first announced, “The Gorge” from director Scott Derrickson (“The Black Phone”) was mysteriously touted, without any other details, as a “high-action, genre-bending love story. And the good news is, the movie, spanning several genres—including horror, thriller, action, romance, sci-fi-ish elements, etc.—…
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Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller Divide and Conquer in Ridiculous & Romantic Monster Mash-Up
The Gorge is what I like to call a madlibs movie. It's like someone took all the most ridiculous ideas a movie could have and put them into one film. Although I would be the first to crack jokes at…
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I’m Surprised Netflix’s Tension-Free Rom-Com Held My Attention For As Long As It Did
With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s the season to watch movies with happy endings and rom-coms that bring us some semblance of joy in a tumultuous time. La Dolce Villa is another addition to Netflix’s rom-com roster, though it’s certainly less…
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This ‘Karate Kid’ Sequel Proves That It’s Still the Best Around
In 1984, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) won the All Valley karate tournament and went on to live a pretty successful life. His opponent, Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), on the other hand, saw his world crashing down and never recovered —…
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