Towering ‘DUNE: PART TWO’ An Artful Masterclass in World Expansion
‘Dune: Part Two’ further opens the book on the world of Paul Atreides and Arrakis in this towering accomplishment that’s as thrilling as it is stunning to watch, hear, and…
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‘DRIVE AWAY DOLLS’ A Perplexing Lesbian Road Trip Caper From One Half of the Coen Bros
Ethan Coen’s first foray into solo directing with 'Drive Away Dolls' reveals a filmmaker liberally applying heavy-handed slapstick and little else in terms of characterization, plotting, or even comedic sensibilities.…
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‘THE BEEKEEPER’ Makes John Wick Look Like Walt Whitman
'The Beekeeper' is so patently stupid that it starts to feel like a spoof of a John Wick movie. The script is as dopey as they come, even if the…
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Move Over ‘MEAN GIRLS’, There’s a New High School Musical in Town
An impressively staged, skillfully performed remix of the original popular girl comedy satire, 2024’s 'Mean Girls' adds a number of infectious musical tracks to make its story relevant again, without…
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Shallow, Campy ‘NIGHT SWIM’ Mostly Treads Water
Though Bryce McGuire’s horror debut sinks a bit more than it swims, strong performances from Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon almost keep this domestic haunted pool movie afloat. 'Night Swim'…
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‘AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM’ a Juvenile Underwater Hootenanny
Jason Momoa's tenure as the titular Aquaman comes to a close as the DCEU reaches its end amidst waning interest. I can’t say that I’ll miss this wildly inconsistent franchise…
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Old-Timey Underdog Sports Drama ‘THE BOYS IN THE BOAT’ Lacks Personality, Punch
In his attempt to adapt Daniel James Brown’s inspiring account of the 1936 University of Washington junior varsity rowing team, George Clooney fails to navigate the true depths of the…
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‘WONKA’ Delights in Making the Roald Dahl-Verse Dreamy Again
Timothée Chalamet plays a bubbly young version of Willy Wonka in Paul King’s magically musical prequel that exceeds any reasonable expectation. A true delight for the whole family, King’s extension…
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‘THE IRON CLAW’ Wrestles with Tragedy but Fails to Pin Down Greatness
Sean Durkin's portrayal of the Von Erich family is steeped in tragedy and bolstered by a powerful ensemble cast. However, the film struggles to navigate through different emotional landscapes and…
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Bureaucracy of Evil: ‘THE ZONE OF INTEREST’
Holocaust movies rarely inspire faith in humanity but Jonathan Glazer’s subtle examination of barren decency and bureaucratic evil is a startling reminder that mass scale horror requires meticulous detail and…