‘The Dead Don’t Hurt’ Review
This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the film being covered here wouldn't exist.In the first few moments of The Dead Don’t Hurt, writer-director Viggo…
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Devery Jacobs Elevates Cheer Drama
The pursuit of greatness, for all the fulfillment it can bring when achieved, is a painful one. You can give so much of yourself that, by the time you find yourself at your goal, digging deeper under the sense of…
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The Nun II Review: A Grittier and More Captivating Sequel
When The Nun graced our screens in 2018, it left many fans of The Conjuring Universe unimpressed and underwhelmed myself included. However, The Nun II, directed by Michael Chaves, emerges as a pleasant surprise, a compelling sequel that successfully redeems…
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A Body in the Service of Mind Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Joyce Carol Oates is among the most prolific American writers of our age. One hundred books she has published under her name and various pseudonyms. Quoting a phrase from one of Oates’ most poetic works, Joyce Carol Oates: A Body…
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Megan Mullally, Nathan Lane, Sewer People And A Dream [TIFF]
TORONTO: Does “Dicks: The Musical” even need a review? If you’ve seen the trailer, you know exactly what you’re getting into, but we’re gonna give it our best shot. Already a cult movie musical before it even hits theaters (not…
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Rich Visuals & Spooky Stories Elevate Mystery
Summary "A Haunting in Venice" brings together the creative minds of Kenneth Branagh and Michael Green for their third adaptation of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot mystery novels. The movie's plot revolves around a retired Poirot who is somewhat out of…
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‘Dumb Money’ Review – Craig Gillespie Makes ‘The Big Short’ For Reddit
This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the film being covered here wouldn't exist.When it comes to the rich versus the poor, we’ve seen plenty…
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Teen Drama Has Heart in the Right Place
This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the film being covered here wouldn't exist.When it comes to novel adaptations, screenwriters and directors (in this case,…
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Review: A Halfhearted Reunion
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 arrives in theaters with high expectations, thanks to the success of its predecessors. Directed once again by Nia Vardalos, the film follows the Portokalos family on a journey to Greece for a family reunion,…
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Toll (Pedágio) Featured, Reviews Film Threat
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILMS FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! Gay conversion therapy has been center stage in the battle for LGBTQ+ rights around the world. Many religious institutions here and elsewhere support the notion that orientation can be fixed (or “prayed away”). They…
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Hayao Miyazaki Looks Inward For A Masterfully Mature Animated Drama [TIFF]
No one can predict if Japanese master Hayao Miyazaki’s output has finally come to an end, but there’s a solemn finality to “The Boy and the Heron” that suggests he’d be satisfied if that were the case this time. Its…
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‘Holiday’ Review – Margherita Corradi Anchors Throwaway Thriller
Courtroom dramas have been a staple of the screen for decades, giving audiences some of the most compelling stories ever put to screen. From To Kill a Mockingbird to A Few Good Men, there are a whole host of iconic…
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