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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‘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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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…
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Fantastical ‘POOR THINGS’ A Madcap Adventure Through Self-Discovery
With Poor Things, Yorgos Lanthimos continues to prove that he is Hollyweird’s maddest scientist and its most refreshingly singular voice. Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, and Mark Ruffalo offer a trifecta…
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Fiery ‘SALTBURN’ Glows With Psychosexual Heat, Palace Intrigue
Emerald Fennel’s venereal second feature is an explosive satire of inheritance and deception framed as a simmering psychosexual thriller. The entire cast is wonderful but Barry Keoghan proves himself as…
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Bittersweet Symphony ‘THE HOLDOVERS’ Waxes on Holiday Loneliness
A testament to the simple power of an outstanding script, strong direction, and standout performances, ‘The Holdovers’ is a delightfully bittersweet return to form for Alexander Payne. Paul Giamatti is…
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‘THE CREATOR’ Updates Humanity With Technically Brilliant Original Sci-Fi
'The Creator' stands as a testament to technical production mastery, featuring exceptional performances from its entire cast, with John David Washington and young Madeleine Yuna Voyles shining especially bright. Gareth…
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Take a Delightful Sojourn Into Thespian Hilarity at ‘THEATER CAMP’
Fueled by a script that absolutely sings and the thespian talent and improvisational ingenuity to back it up, ‘Theater Camp’ is a hysterical and delightful trip to mockumentary perfection that stands…
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Pastel-Plastered ‘BARBIE’ A Hilarious and Incisive Indictment of Modernity, Gender Roles
Barbie is a one-of-a-kind hit that bombastically celebrates uniqueness and creativity, with writer-director Greta Gerwig once again proving herself as a top talent with endless stores of filmmaking ingenuity. It’s…
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‘SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE’ Weaves Vibrant Web of Creativity
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' is a mesmerizing animated spectacle that treads new ground, challenging the conventional tenets of power and featuring an introspective exploration of the ideals of heroism through…