Out in Theaters: STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON
Though hip-hop biopics have largely been missed opportunities, Straight Outta Compton tells the story of N.W.A. with true purpose. An able cast, sweeping narrative and poignant directing from F. Gary…
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Out in Theaters: COP CAR
Cop Car is a refreshing thriller devoted entirely to suspense and dark humor, with effective performances from a slim cast and stark violence that make for a particularly memorable experience.
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Out in Theaters: THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.
Style may trump substance in Guy Ritchie's latest effort but when the style is this decadent, the characters this effortlessly likable and the dialogue this deliciously smarmy, you'll still find…
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Out in Theaters: PEOPLE, PLACES, THINGS
If there's anything holding People, Places, Things back it's how slight it all feels - another solid entry into the increasingly salient category of elevated rom-com. But we must credit Strouse…
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Out in Theaters: THE BOY
Sparsely dominated by scenes of heavy exposition - or rather any dialogue at all - Macniell is able to catch the quiet moments; the death stares, the purposeless shambling, the…
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Out in Theaters: ASSASSINATION
Assassination is a must-see Korean action film with the intense fight scenes, socio-political drama, throw-back aesthetics and gunshot wounds to make for an edge-of-your-seat ride through its uniquely serpentine plot.
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Documentary Dossier: SNEAKERHEADZ
Immediately pending is an unnecessary and out-of-character segment attempting to demonstrate the good that sneakers, or more accurately Nike sneakers, do for the community via Nike’s association with the Doernbecher…
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Documentary Dossier: CALL ME LUCKY
Despite these stylistic missteps, Call Me Lucky demands to be seen, primarily to bring attention not only to the issues surrounding pedophilia, the Catholic church, and the American government against…
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Out In Theaters: THE GIFT
For fans of classic psychological thrillers, a la Hitchcock, to clean, clear modern horror, there is something in The Gift for all lovers of edgy cinema that dares to make…
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Out in Theaters: FANTASTIC FOUR
Even with the human torch flaming on, Fantastic Four’s fire only leads to a fantastic burn-out.