Florida’s Version Of Cocaine Bear Gets The Movie Treatment & It’s Somehow More Uninteresting
Despite everyone from major studios to smaller production companies continuing to make them, good creature features feel like a dime a dozen in the modern cinematic landscape. Even rarer are ones based on a true story, with one of the…
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A Tedious and Painfully Dull Exorcism
David Midell’s The Ritual is a horror film that feels like it’s trying to exorcise any semblance of quality from its own frame. Based on the true story of Father Theophilus Riesinger’s infamous 1928 exorcism case, the film attempts to…
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Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful Review
Though packed with gorgeous costumes and well-designed sets, I felt like I was missing something while watching Something Beautiful. The visual album is being released to accompany Cyrus' latest studio album of the same name. It's a quick watch and…
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Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans Just Made a New Romance Classic With Celine Song’s Latest
We don’t get as many straightforward romances as we once did. Rom-coms are still thriving on streaming and with the occasional theatrical release, but flat-out romance films have become a rarity. Sure, every once in a while we’ll get a…
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Melanie Scrofano’s Small-Town Horror Series Is ‘Wynonna Earp’s Darker Spiritual Successor
Like many TV viewers, I was devastated when I learned that Season 4 would be Wynonna Earp's last. After its initial premiere on SYFY back in 2016, the little supernatural Western that could managed to endure much longer than likely…
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“The Sentry” Plays SXSW London
Director Jake Wachtel’s “The Sentry” short plays June 2-7 at SXSW London, followed by Raindance (6/18-6/27) and the Palm Springs Shortsfest (6/24-6/30). The film is a look at a secret agent in action in Cambodia. The director/writer of this refreshing…
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A Biting Satire on Tech Moguls
Jesse Armstrong, the acclaimed writer behind Succession, makes his directorial debut with Mountainhead, a satirical comedy-drama that takes aim at Silicon Valley excesses, the disintegration of moral compasses, and the sinister creep of technological disinformation. Featuring a star-studded cast led…
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Materialists Review | Flickreel
Celine Song isn’t just one of the only filmmakers crafting romantic stories for adults. She’s among the few who can write about love honestly, even if her characters aren’t always honest with themselves. Past Livesrevolved around three emotionally guarded people…
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A Visceral, Nightmarish Descent into Grief
In Bring Her Back, Danny and Michael Philippou (the energetic twin duo behind Talk to Me) return with a chilling and unforgettable supernatural horror experience that marries raw psychological terror with a harrowing examination of loss, guilt, and the lengths…
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A Stylish, Eccentric Espionage Romp
Even when Wes Anderson makes a movie that’s not anywhere near as good as most of his other projects, it’s still a pretty decent time at the theatre, and you can always count on his films being loaded with ambition.…
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This Impressive Japanese Horror Movie Was A Terrifying Reminder Of The True Cost Of Happiness
Isolated locations and long-dormant mysteries are often the perfect combination for horror movies to deliver terrifying, memorable stories. Oftentimes, these tales are layered with deeper meaning, whether it's subtle symbolism or overt storytelling. Best Wishes to All offers a look…
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Julianne Moore & Sydney Sweeney Are Trapped in Twisty Yet Tepid Apple TV+ Thriller
Few of the films to come out this year will have a more unintentionally fitting title than “Echo Valley.” It sounds mysterious and potentially intriguing, though as you begin to look closer, you realize it’s only just an echo, a…
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