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THE RHYTHM SECTION: Not Quite Right
THE RHYTHM SECTION: Not Quite Right

The Rhythm Section has some enjoyable elements, but in the end, this mostly formulaic flick isn’t the female-driven spy thriller we’ve been looking for.

Queerly Ever After #18: HAPPY ENDINGS SLEEPOVER (2019) Part 2
Queerly Ever After #18: HAPPY ENDINGS SLEEPOVER (2019) Part 2

Amanda Jane Stern investigates whether there is actually truth behind the “based on a true story” gay spy film, Happy Endings Sleepover.

Queerly Ever After #17: HAPPY ENDINGS SLEEPOVER (2019) Part 1
Queerly Ever After #17: HAPPY ENDINGS SLEEPOVER (2019) Part 1

A Danish gay spy thriller? That is based on a real life story? Amanda Jane Stern starts off her investigation into the truth of this story with a review of the film.

CHARLIE'S ANGELS: A Franchise Fights Itself
CHARLIE’S ANGELS: A Franchise Fights Itself

Charlie’s Angels is an uneven movie, but the joy of watching Stewart, Scott, and Balinska relish the lighthearted fun overpowers any shortcomings.

ANNA: An Empty, Convoluted Spy Thriller
ANNA: An Empty, Convoluted Spy Thriller

Anna just isn’t quite the fun thrill ride that one might have hoped for, suffering from a disorganized plot, characters devoid of personality, and less-than-stellar action.

All the Devil's Men is a montage of cheap jokes and even cheaper action sequences, offering nothing new to the espionage genre.
ALL THE DEVIL’S MEN: One Of The Most Lacklustre Films Of The Year

All the Devil’s Men is a montage of cheap jokes and even cheaper action sequences, offering nothing new to the espionage genre.

JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN: A New Low For British Comedy
JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN: A New Low For British Comedy

If you belong to nearly any demographic, Johnny English Strikes Again will serve as a colossal letdown, and leave you contemplating how Rowan Atkinson could enter such a slump.

THE ANGEL: Thrilling True Saga Translates To Flat Biopic
THE ANGEL: Thrilling True Saga Translates To Flat Biopic

The Angel applies a straightforward template devoid of innovation or complications feeling far too standard for such an unconventional story.

THE AMERICANS: A Brutal, But Timely, Spy Thriller
Looking Back On THE AMERICANS Series: A Brutal, But Timely, Spy Thriller

The Americans is a show that asks you to examine what exactly it is about capitalism that you like, the effect those aspects of it have on other people, and whether your lifestyle is ethical.

THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME: Mila Kunis & Kate McKinnon Save The World
THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME: Mila Kunis & Kate McKinnon Save The World

There’s certainly fun to be had with this deeply silly slice of R-rated raunchiness, yet The Spy Who Dumped Me struggles to balance its crass brand of humor with shocking bursts of carnage.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT: Practical Effects Save The Day
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT: Practical Effects Save The Day

Mission: Impossible – Fallout finds Tom Cruise once again flying through action setpieces for our amusement; it is more than worth the ride.

THE CATCHER WAS A SPY: Rudd Offers Another Strong Dramatic Turn

With an engaging but slightly sluggish story, fine acting, and a committed crew, The Catcher Was a Spy mostly succeeds as both a tense espionage film and a biopic.

RED SPARROW: A Sultry, Seductive Star Vehicle In Which Jennifer Lawrence Soars
RED SPARROW: A Sultry, Seductive Star Vehicle

Red Sparrow is solidly engaging, a blistering and intense film with Jennifer Lawrence’s skill and Francis Lawrence’s well-crafted atmosphere.

OPERATION RED SEA: The Definition Of 'Action-Packed'
OPERATION RED SEA: The Definition Of ‘Action-Packed’

Dante Lam’s latest military rollercoaster ride, Operation Red Sea, is an unrelenting vehicle of authentic action entertainment, an extensive series of well-executed, thrilling combat sequences.

ATOMIC BLONDE: Charlize Theron Is An Action Movie Star
ATOMIC BLONDE: Charlize Theron Is An Action Movie Star

Atomic Blonde may be sloppy in structure, but it is oozing with immaculately executed action and a finely tuned performance by Theron.