‘RENFIELD’ Is a Cringy Husk of a Vampire-Comedy
Through no fault of a committed and campy Nicolas Cage, 'Renfield' is a stiff horror-comedy that never manages to be scary or funny, opting instead for an unwelcome onslaught of…
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‘AIR’ is Supremely Likable But Short of a Slam Dunk
Ben Affleck's 'Air' is an untraditional sports drama that's both sharp and funny, benefitting greatly from its truly standout cast. Unlike Michael Jordan though, it will not be remembered forever.
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‘JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4’ and Why You Don’t Get Sick of the Wick
'John Wick: Chapter 4' is almost three hours of next-level gunfu insanity. Director Chad Stahelski has raised the bar on the action once more while continuing to deliver the insanely…
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Beef-God Jonathan Majors Elevates Otherwise Disposable, Enjoyable ‘Creed III’
Come for the boxing drama, stay for Jonathan Major’s beefy turn as a rival boxer in this second Creed sequel that checks all the boxes without necessarily doing anything all…
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Grizzly ‘COCAINE BEAR’ Is Barely Even a Movie
Even for a movie called 'Cocaine Bear', Elizabeth Banks' lazy action-comedy is a grizzly comedown. There's moments where it fulfills the zany B-movie promise of its title but ultimately it's…
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Derelict ‘ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA’ Is Marvel’s Worst Yet
'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' is bereft of plot, humor, and meaning: a cloying journey into teeny tiny stakes that only amplifies how rudderless the MCU has become in its…
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Shyamalan Does Apocalyptic Thriller as Morality Test in ‘KNOCK AT THE CABIN’
A middle-of-the-road effort for twist-master M. Night Shyamalan, 'Knock at the Cabin' asks a family if they would sacrifice one of their own for the good of humanity. It doesn’t…
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INFINITY POOL is a Hedonistic Descent into Vacation Goblin Mode
Not for the faint of heart, 'Infinity Pool' continues writer-director Brandon Cronenberg's familial fascination with humanity's obsession with their own impermanence. In oft sickening fashion. Brash and bold and overindulgent,…
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‘RYE LANE’ Is A Black, English, Gen-Z ‘Before’ Movie
Rye Lane is a playful romantic comedy that celebrates the ups and downs of starting and ending relationships. Jonsson and Oparah's natural chemistry and performances are the highlight of the…
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‘MISSING’ Effectively Uses In-Screen Gimmick for Taut Family Thriller
‘Missing' is a technically sharp, twisty mystery anchored by strong performances. The in-screen gimmick (used before in 'Searching') may get varying mileage from viewers but credit to directors Nicholas D.…