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Venom: The Last Dance Review — When Absurdity Meets Heart in a Finale That Almost Soars
Over three films, the Venom series has carved out a distinct space in the comic book movie landscape, not so much by defying superhero conventions but by embracing its own unique brand of antihero absurdity. In Venom: The Last Dance,…
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Woman of the Hour is a Commendable Directorial Debut by Anna Kendrick (That Stumbles in the Climax)
Pulling viewers into the twisted world of Rodney Alcala,  the infamous serial killer who appeared as a contestant on The Dating Game in 1978, Anna Kendrick’s Woman of the Hour opens with an uneasy tension that never quite lets go.…
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Why Jujutsu Kaisen is a Modern Shonen Classic
Warning: contains important spoilers In the vast landscape of shonen anime, it's rare to find a series that not only adheres to the genre's beloved tropes but also subverts them in ways that feel fresh and exciting. Jujutsu Kaisen, the…
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It’s What’s Inside is A Dizzying Dive into Body-Swap Chaos with Missed Opportunities
It’s easy to get lured into It’s What’s Inside with its sleek visuals and high-concept premise—a millennial body-swap thriller that combines social satire with a dash of sci-fi. Writer-director Greg Jardin sets up a situation that seems rife with potential:…
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Nobody Wants This Season One Review: A Nostalgic Rom-Com That Hits Familiar, Comfortable Notes
As someone who loves cozy, low-stakes rom-coms, I went into Nobody Wants This with high expectations. After all, Adam Brody and Kristen Bell headlining a romantic comedy together feels like a millennial dream come true. If you grew up watching…
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Joker: Folie à Deux is a Daring Experiment That Falls Short of Its Potential
Five years after the release of Joker, Todd Phillips returns with Joker: Folie à Deux, a musical sequel that attempts to elevate the original’s dark psychological drama into something more abstract and theatrical. The film reunites audiences with Arthur Fleck,…
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Ctrl Review: A Digital Nightmare That Doesn’t Quite Pay Off
As the world continues to grapple with the ever-evolving influence of artificial intelligence, social media, and the omnipresent digital landscape, Ctrl arrives at an opportune moment. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the film offers a cautionary tale about our relationship with…
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Hayao Miyazaki’s Return with The Boy and the Heron: A Film of Loss, Legacy and Life
After a brief(!) retirement of a decade, Hayao Miyazaki’s highly anticipated return to filmmaking with The Boy and the Heron (originally titled How Do You Live?) marks a significant moment in cinema. Miyazaki’s first feature since The Wind Rises (2013),…
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Twilight of the Gods Season One is Epic, But Not Quite Worthy of Valhalla
Zack Snyder’s animated series Twilight of the Gods arrives with all the grandeur and visual splendor one would expect from the director known for his epic depictions of larger-than-life characters and battle sequences. However, beneath the surface of its Norse…
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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season Two Review- Middle-earth or Something Else Entirely?
As someone who has been a long-time fan of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Rings of Power season two was a highly anticipated, yet ultimately disappointing return to Middle-earth. I had hoped that Rings of Power season…
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