A Boxing Drama That Pulls Its Punches
Björn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta’s Salvable sets out to deliver a knockout blow in the crowded ring of British boxing dramas, but despite a promising cast and gritty ambition, the film ultimately succumbs to the clichés it tries so hard…
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Thunderbolts* Movie Review: Marvel’s Misfits Make Mayhem
This Thunderbolts movie review explores Marvel’s most chaotic antiheroes as they’re pulled into a mission that might destroy them. or redeem them. In Thunderbolts*, Marvel Studios rounds up its most chaotic antiheroes: Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster,…
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Wicked Games and Wedding Bells
In Another Simple Favor, director Paul Feig returns to the world of high-gloss intrigue, twisted friendships, and couture crime with a sequel that defies the odds by being nearly as stylish, funny, and sharply entertaining as its predecessor. Written by…
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I Came for the Laughs and Stayed for the Existential Tree-Kissing
Of my almost four decades on this planet, there’s no one quite like Conan O’Brien. For years, the orange-haired comedian has sharply blended intellect with slapstick and satire with silliness — all while leaving an undeniable mark on the late-night…
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A Western Tinged With Real-Life Sadness
Joel Souza’s Rust, a contemplative Western born from tragedy, arrives under the long shadow of an unspeakable real-life event. As a film, it seeks to tell a story of familial redemption and moral reckoning in the dust-blown plains of 1880s…
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Goodbye Old Negan, Hello New Lucille
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 premiere. After a nearly two-year wait, The Walking Dead: Dead City is finally back for a second season. In the first season, with Maggie's (Lauren…
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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Episode 4 Recap: “Feel Her Love”
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 4. As Ellie (Bella Ramsey) finally reaches Seattle on her quest for revenge, The Last of Us begins to put together some essential pieces for…
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I Can’t Believe It’s Taken CBS’ Holmesian Medical Drama This Long To Get Sort of Good
Editor's Note: The below recap contains spoilers for Watson Episode 12.The first half of Watson’s two-part season finale is the first time that the series has delivered on some truly top-notch writing. It’s a shame that it’s taken this long…
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Reenie’s Shady Client Puts Her and Colter Shaw in Serious Danger
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Tracker Season 2 Episode 19. If you had "Reenie (Fiona Rene) almost dies because of her creepy client" on your Tracker Season 2 BINGO card, congrats! Even before Leonard Sharf (Pej Vahdat)…
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Even With 50 Years & Multiple Rewatches, This Is Still One Of My Favorite Comedies Of All-Time
The British troupe of Monty Python are inarguably one of the best in comedy's history, having delivered some of my favorite movies and comedy sketches of all time. One that is in the midst of celebrating a major milestone is…
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An Insanely Absurd and Wacky Comedy
In his directorial debut, Eli Stern delivers a comedy that relishes its own sense of wild miscalculation in the form of California King. Part absurdist buddy romp, part romantic farce, and part low-stakes crime spree, the film unfolds like a…
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Thunderbolts Review – Where Trauma Meets Teamwork
Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes: Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and John Walker. After being caught in a deadly trap orchestrated by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, the group must embark on a dangerous…
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