‘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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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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You Don’t Want To Miss ‘M3GAN’ The Doll’s Killer Debut
‘M3gan' sets the stage for a strong 2023 with a horror-comedy that actually brings the laughs. And plenty of them. Though its never very scary, this never-dull camp-fest serves up…
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Soggy ‘AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER’ A Gateway Drug for the Return of 3D
‘Avatar: The Way of Water' propels certain directorial methodologies forward but forgets to also tell a compelling standalone story. The not-wet effects are often iffy and the characters are largely…
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Brendan Fraser Offers the Performance of His Career in Devastating ‘THE WHALE’
You’ve surely already heard that Brendan Fraser is a knock-out in ‘The Whale.’ The rumors are true. He’s simply astounding. Darren Aronofsky’s work is less subtle (per usual) but serves…
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A Bit Naughty, A Bit Nice, ‘VIOLENT NIGHT’ Lives Up to Its Aggressive Holiday Title
David Harbour shines as a beat-down Santa Claus who returns to his brutal ways in ‘Violent Night’. While a bit overly self-aware in spots, the film from Tommy Wirkola is…