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DIRTY ANGELS: The Most Boring Afghanistan War Film You’ll Ever See

Martin Campbell’s name used to mean something in this town. The Dirty Angels director singlehandedly breathed…

"The Wild Robot" film review
THE WILD ROBOT: A Few Geese Short Of A Flock

Every few years, there’s a generation-defining animated movie that appeals to adults and kids alike…

"Carry-On" (2024) - source: Netflix
CARRY-ON: Die Harder 2: Die More Harder

Netflix’s new Christmas thriller, Carry-On, makes Die Hard 2: Die Harder look like Die Hard.…

Jim Henson Idea Man review Disney+
JIM HENSON IDEA MAN: Basic Jim Henson Doc Sticks To The Script

I’d like to begin this review by stating that, for the record, I am anti-puppet.…

Hellboy: The Crooked Man review
Hellboy: The Crooked Man: Big Red Dances With Appalachian Witches

Co-written by comics creator Mike Mignola, Brian Taylor’s low-budget “Hellboy: The Crooked Man” casts Jack Kesy in the title role.

POPCORN FRIGHTS 2024: LIZZIE LAZARUS
POPCORN FRIGHTS 2024: LIZZIE LAZARUS

Writer-director Aviv Rubenstien’s new horror film, “Lizzie Lazarus,” premiered at the 10th annual Popcorn Frights Film Festival in 2024.

INSIDE OUT 2: Pixar Is Eating Its Own Tail
INSIDE OUT 2: Pixar Is Eating Its Own Tail

Inside Out 2 introduces a bunch of new emotions, but the only one I felt…

Rustin (2023) review
RUSTIN: Civil Rights Biopic Wants You To Know How Important It Is

Colman Domingo is Oscar-nominated for his baffling performance as civil rights leader Bayard Rustin in this Netflix drama.

SHAKY SHIVERS: Sung Kang’s Directorial Debut Is A Sneaky, Sassy Horror Delight
SHAKY SHIVERS: Sung Kang’s Directorial Debut Is A Sneaky, Sassy Horror Delight

So far, 2023 has been a banner year for horror titles. Major releases like M3GAN,…

Scout's Honor (2023) - source: Netflix
SCOUT’S HONOR: Gut-Wrenching Expose Of Sex Abuse Within Boy Scouting

The hard-hitting Netflix documentary “Scout’s Honor” details the history of child abuse within the Boy Scouts of America.

City, State and Town: Exploring Frederick Wiseman’s U.S.A.
City, State and Town: Exploring Frederick Wiseman’s U.S.A.

State Legislature, Monrovia, Indiana, and City Hall may each look at different levels of governance, they all present the importance of public service.

THE STAND: Doesn't Realize Its Full Potential
THE STAND: Doesn’t Realize Its Full Potential

As it is, The Stand, has some great direction and acting, even if some of the time management isn’t on point.

RADIUM GIRLS: On How The Glowing Element Crowned and Destroyed Women
RADIUM GIRLS: On How The Glowing Element Crowned and Destroyed Women

Despite its lack of focus and structural issues, there is much to merit in Radium Girls.

WELCOME TO CHECHNYA: A Harrowing Account of LGBTQ Genocide
WELCOME TO CHECHNYA: A Harrowing Account of LGBTQ Genocide

Welcome to Chechnya is likely to be the most urgent documentary of the year, but makes many exploitative missteps along the way.

ARTEMIS FOWL: Less Fowl, More Foul
ARTEMIS FOWL: Less Fowl, More Foul

Unlikely to convert any new fans to the series and even less likely to please old ones, Artemis Fowl is a passionless adaptation.