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Bugonia (2025) Film Review: Absurdist black comedy/thriller is bold and totally unhinged

Bugonia (2025) Film Review: Absurdist black comedy/thriller is bold and totally unhinged.

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Nov 1, 20255 min read

Clay figures in a blue truck. A man with a blue hat smiles nervously, while a red-haired woman in a flower dress grins outside. Playful mood.

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) Film Review: Superb stop motion animation for all ages

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) Film Review: Superb stop motion animation for all ages.

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Oct 26, 20256 min read

A person in black stands by a weathered cross in a misty forest. The scene feels eerie and atmospheric, with dense trees surrounding.

The Woman in Black (2012) Film Review: Chilling gothic ghost story is an underrated gem

The Woman in Black (2012) Film Review: Chilling gothic ghost story is an underrated gem.

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Oct 25, 20255 min read

Man in a white t-shirt and backpack holds a helmet, looking at bicycles on a rack in a store with a colorful, well-lit setting.

Roofman (2025) Film Review: Surprisingly heartfelt comedy crime drama is less laughs and more feels

Roofman (2025) Film Review: Surprisingly heartfelt comedy crime drama is less laughs and more feels.

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Oct 19, 20254 min read

Black Phone 2 (2025) Film Review: Lumbering horror sequel is a slog to wade through

Black Phone 2 (2025) Film Review: Lumbering horror sequel is a slog to wade through.

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Oct 18, 20254 min read

Man in blue jacket leans on a balcony railing, gazing contemplatively over a suburban landscape. Overcast sky and rooftops in the background.

I Swear (2025) Film Review: Profound docudrama is essential viewing for everybody

I Swear (2025) Film Review: Profound docudrama is essential viewing for everybody.

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Oct 12, 20254 min read

A brown dog with a white stripe on its face looks up with a curious expression. The background is dark and blurred, creating a focused mood.

Good Boy (2025) Film Review: Creepy haunted house horror featuring a top dog performance

Good Boy (2025) Film Review: Creepy haunted house horror featuring a top dog performance.

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Oct 11, 20254 min read

Possessor (2020) Film Review: Chilling high concept sci-fi/horror is one of the best films of the decade (so far!)

Possessor (2020) Film Review: Chilling high concept sci-fi/horror is one of the best films of the decade (so far!).

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Oct 5, 20254 min read

Man in beige suit screams in foreground, spiral pattern behind. Two people and a baby in dimly lit background, conveying tension.

Late Night with the Devil (2023) Film Review: Fresh found footage premise revels in groovy retro vibe

Late Night with the Devil (2023) Film Review: Fresh found footage premise revels in groovy retro vibe.

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Oct 4, 20253 min read

A person in a snowy landscape, wearing a patterned knit hat and coat. They look contemplative, with a forest in the hazy background.

Dead of Winter (2025) Film Review: Endearing Emma Thompson charm carries tense chiller thriller

Dead of Winter (2025) Film Review: Endearing Emma Thompson charm carries tense chiller thriller.

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Sep 28, 20254 min read

A man in sunglasses and a beanie uses a payphone outside in a parking lot. He's wearing a plaid jacket. Background shows trees and buildings.

One Battle After Another (2025) Film Review: Unconventional, completely bonkers, and totally extraordinary

One Battle After Another (2025) Film Review: Unconventional, completely bonkers, and totally extraordinary.

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Sep 27, 20254 min read

Two women face each other intensely on a staircase, surrounded by onlookers. The scene is in black and white, evoking a dramatic mood.

All About Eve (1950) Film Review: A spectacular showcasing of razor-sharp screenwriting and stellar performances

All About Eve (1950) Film Review: A spectacular showcasing of razor-sharp screenwriting and stellar performances.

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Sep 22, 20254 min read

A woman in a red jacket smiles next to a man with a beard in a cozy, warmly lit room with arched doorway and lamp in the background.

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025) Film Review: An underwhelming mish-mash of ideas that never manages to find its footing

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025) Film Review: An underwhelming mish-mash of ideas that never manages to find its footing.

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Sep 21, 20254 min read

Two men walk down a wet road at dusk, wearing casual clothes and necklaces with numbers. Trees line the background under a cloudy sky.

The Long Walk (2025) Film Review: Grueling dystopian thriller is both bleak and poignant

The Long Walk (2025) Film Review: Grueling dystopian thriller is both bleak and poignant.

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Sep 15, 20255 min read

Man in a cowboy hat points a gun in a dimly lit room with wooden walls. Signs read "No Credit" and "No Firearms on Premises." Tense mood.

Unforgiven (1992) Film Review: Reflective revisionist piece masterfully deconstructs the Western genre

Unforgiven (1992) Film Review: Reflective revisionist piece masterfully deconstructs the Western genre.

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Sep 14, 20254 min read

Men in 18th-century attire relax in a dim room with wine bottles, a table, and a fireplace; a laid-back, indulgent atmosphere.

Barry Lyndon (1975) Film Review: Almost 50 years old; still an astonishing technical achievement

Barry Lyndon (1975) Film Review: Almost 50 years old; still an astonishing technical achievement.

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Sep 7, 20254 min read

Evil Dead (2013) Film Review: Brutal remake switches out camp comedy for gross-out gore

Evil Dead (2013) Film Review: Brutal remake switches out camp comedy for gross-out gore.

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Sep 6, 20254 min read

A man and woman smile at each other, holding drinks on an airplane. The woman wears a striped shirt; they share a warm, intimate moment.

The Roses (2025) Film Review: Satirical black comedy dissecting marriage is an absolute blast

The Roses (2025) Film Review: Satirical black comedy dissecting marriage is an absolute blast.

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Sep 1, 20254 min read

Two men, one with a colorful mohawk and coat, and the other in a teal shirt, lean against a car. Background: people, trees, and fence.

Caught Stealing (2025) Film Review: Grimy urban crime thriller led by infectious Austin Butler charm

Caught Stealing (2025) Film Review: Grimy urban crime thriller led by infectious Austin Butler charm.

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Aug 31, 20253 min read

Two men face off on an empty street. One in a cowboy hat gestures, while the other points with keys. Overcast sky and storefronts visible.

Eddington (2025) Film Review: Ambitious neo-Western COVID-19 satire is a baffling mess

Eddington (2025) Film Review: Ambitious neo-Western COVID-19 satire is a baffling mess.

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Aug 23, 20254 min read

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Bugonia (2025) Film Review: Absurdist black comedy/thriller is bold and totally unhinged

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) Film Review: Superb stop motion animation for all ages

The Woman in Black (2012) Film Review: Chilling gothic ghost story is an underrated gem

Roofman (2025) Film Review: Surprisingly heartfelt comedy crime drama is less laughs and more feels

Black Phone 2 (2025) Film Review: Lumbering horror sequel is a slog to wade through

I Swear (2025) Film Review: Profound docudrama is essential viewing for everybody

Good Boy (2025) Film Review: Creepy haunted house horror featuring a top dog performance

Possessor (2020) Film Review: Chilling high concept sci-fi/horror is one of the best films of the decade (so far!)

Late Night with the Devil (2023) Film Review: Fresh found footage premise revels in groovy retro vibe

Dead of Winter (2025) Film Review: Endearing Emma Thompson charm carries tense chiller thriller

One Battle After Another (2025) Film Review: Unconventional, completely bonkers, and totally extraordinary

All About Eve (1950) Film Review: A spectacular showcasing of razor-sharp screenwriting and stellar performances

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025) Film Review: An underwhelming mish-mash of ideas that never manages to find its footing

The Long Walk (2025) Film Review: Grueling dystopian thriller is both bleak and poignant

Unforgiven (1992) Film Review: Reflective revisionist piece masterfully deconstructs the Western genre

Barry Lyndon (1975) Film Review: Almost 50 years old; still an astonishing technical achievement

Evil Dead (2013) Film Review: Brutal remake switches out camp comedy for gross-out gore

The Roses (2025) Film Review: Satirical black comedy dissecting marriage is an absolute blast

Caught Stealing (2025) Film Review: Grimy urban crime thriller led by infectious Austin Butler charm

Eddington (2025) Film Review: Ambitious neo-Western COVID-19 satire is a baffling mess

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