Category: Reviews
A Biting Satire on Tech Moguls
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
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
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
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
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
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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Julianne Moore Tries Her Best In Apple TV+’s New Thriller, But Echo Valley Doesn’t Give Her A Lot To Work With
Julianne Moore Tries Her Best In Apple TV+’s New Thriller, But Echo Valley Doesn’t Give Her A Lot To Work With

Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney are the big selling points for those tuning in to watch Apple TV+'s new thriller, Echo Valley, but it's clear that even the actors aren't quite sure what story they're telling. The actresses play Kate…

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Disfiguring Beauty via Bold Body Horror
Disfiguring Beauty via Bold Body Horror

Emilie Blichfeldt’s The Ugly Stepsister is a skin-crawlingly grotesque and tragically poignant debut that reimagines the classic Cinderella fairy tale as a bloody parable of femininity, envy, and the violent pursuit of idealized beauty. Steeped in the textures of Scandinavian…

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This Combination Of Seven Samurai & Suicide Squad Had Me In Awe Of Its Action & Practical Production
This Combination Of Seven Samurai & Suicide Squad Had Me In Awe Of Its Action & Practical Production

Though no longer as prominent as it once was, the samurai genre remains one of the most influential in cinematic history. Whether it's Akira Kurosawa's brilliant Seven Samurai being remade as The Magnificent Seven in America, or the Star Wars…

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Nostalgia With a Roundhouse Kick
Nostalgia With a Roundhouse Kick

They said the past is the past, but in this Karate Kid Legends Review, the past throws on a gi and kicks the door down like it owns the place. This movie isn’t just a trip down memory lane; it’s…

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Grief Is the Real Scary Monster
Grief Is the Real Scary Monster

In Bring Her Back, the Philippou brothers return to the horror genre with a film that feels more intimate and emotionally raw than their breakout hit Talk to Me. The story follows Piper, a blind teenager, and her older brother…

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Paula González-Nasser’s Fantastic Feature Debut Is a Fascinating Discovery [Tribeca]
Paula González-Nasser’s Fantastic Feature Debut Is a Fascinating Discovery [Tribeca]

Too often in modern film and television (as well as the conversations we have around them), an emphasis can be placed on their ability to provide escape from the world itself. As such, the everyday realities of work and life…

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