Nicolas Cage Does Nic Cage Things in This Goofy Western
Before we do anything else, we need to talk about Nicolas Cage's voice in the new Western Gunslingers. Playing a reformed outlaw who won't pick up a gun but carries a Bible around everywhere, Cage alters his speaking voice so…
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I Love Seeing Viola Davis as POTUS — but I Wish It Was Happening in a Better Movie
In a world where Hollywood is, thankfully, quicker than reality to conceive women in the highest office, political action thrillers like Prime Video’s G20 remind us why these kinds of blockbuster flicks still intrigue us. Following action staples like Air…
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Meghann Fahy Is Worth The Dating Drama In Otherwise Silly, But Amusing Thriller
Dating in the modern world is excruciating hell, obviously but aha, “you don’t even know the half of it!” says “Drop” the silly, far-fetched, but still slightly enjoyable thriller from horror director Christopher Landon (“Happy Death Day,” “Freaky”). However, before…
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I Was Mesmerized By Stellar Characters In Gorgeous Irish Drama That Triumphs Thanks To Its Striking Realism
Rarely is a movie able to master the art of showcasing honest, emotional humanity in a way that makes even its smallest characters feel like massively important parts of its story. Rarer still is the film that can achieve this…
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Miles Is Finally Putting Down Roots, and I’m Here for It!
Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for The Rookie Season 7, Episode 13.In the latest episode of The Rookie, several characters move towards making a better future for themselves. John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) and Bailey Nune (Jenna Dewan) make progress…
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A Demon From Matt Murdock’s Past Returns
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again Episode 8. As those who have been very closely following the development of Daredevil: Born Again already know, the new Disney+ series experienced a dramatic creative overhaul after originally…
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I Teared Up Thanks To Rami Malek’s Surprisingly Powerful Performance In A Solid Spy Thriller That Makes Space For Grief
To properly convey my thoughts on James Hawes' The Amateur, I must first admit that the "dead wife" trope is an immediate turn-off for me in any story. Suffice it to say, then, that I entered the movie theater prejudiced…
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Rami Malek’s Spy Thriller Wasn’t What I Was Expecting at All
It's a common fear to wonder, "if something happened to my loved ones, what would I do about it?" It's a hard question, both because of its emotionally devastating nature and because few among us have the skills and opportunity…
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Seth Rollins Makes a Statement, Jey Uso Doesn’t Back Down, and More Highlights You Missed on ‘WWE Raw’
WrestleMania is just 12 days away, and Monday’s WWE Raw from Minneapolis delivered a loaded episode full of contract drama, brutal matches, and the greatest spear ever performed by a living human. From Seth Rollins giving Paul Heyman a warning…
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This Dark Comedy Is a Therapy Session I’m Not Sure I Needed, but I Still Can’t Look Away
In a culture flooded with wellness gurus, meditation apps, and podcasts offering guidance on mental health, it’s only fitting that a movie could push the concept of therapy to one of the darkest and most absurd extremes. Entering a genuinely…
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Grimm Horror Fairytale Spins Straw, but Not Into Gold
The Brothers Grimm gave us enough material to last the rest of humanity. From Terry Gilliam's take on the brothers themselves, as played by Matt Damon and Heath Ledger, to every reimagining of their classic fairytales, the sheer scope and…
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Somehow, the Best Video Game Adaptation Ever Only Got Better
There’s a moment in The Last of Us Season 1 that seems to represent creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann’s modus operandi for the entire series. As we look over a destroyed Boston, while Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal) and Tess…
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