Jonathan W. Hickman
Tomatometer-approved critic
The Wrecking Crew (2026)
75%
5/10
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“"The Wrecking Crew" doesn’t trust the stars enough to carry the picture and injects silly elements that distract from the magnetism of the performers. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Jan 30, 2026
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Send Help (2026)
93%
7/10
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“Raimi’s darkly acerbic tone maintains the tension. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Jan 30, 2026
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Mercy (2026)
24%
4/10
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“The AI boogieman that’s stalking Hollywood is not a new cinematic plot device. "Mercy" makes the frightful contrivance seem dated, tired, and ultimately not much of a threat.” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Jan 23, 2026
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Dead Man's Wire (2025)
91%
8/10
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“It’s deftly directed, perfectly performed, and acerbically funny. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Jan 23, 2026
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Night Patrol (2025)
59%
5/10
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“Unfortunately, the screenplay of "Night Patrol" feels like the writing team kept brainstorming while making the film and never stopped adding things.” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Jan 16, 2026
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)
92%
8/10
EDIT
“a solid middle film in what’s shaping up to be an epic science fiction/horror trilogy. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Jan 16, 2026
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Greenland 2: Migration (2026)
51%
6/10
EDIT
“The frightful journey is a bit of an exhausting grind, but the film’s short running time and Butler’s sturdy presence keep things humming along. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Jan 9, 2026
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The Plague (2025)
97%
8/10
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“… an unusual, nerve-racking, tightly wound dramatic thriller.” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Jan 2, 2026
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Marty Supreme (2025)
94%
8/10
EDIT
“… a hugely entertaining film that sells table tennis as a supremely underappreciated sport. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Dec 25, 2025
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Song Sung Blue (2025)
78%
8/10
EDIT
“... an inspiring, heartfelt holiday gift. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Dec 24, 2025
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The Secret Agent (2025)
98%
8/10
EDIT
“"The Secret Agent" is a fascinating and tense thriller written with intention. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Dec 19, 2025
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Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)
66%
5/10
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“The overly busy narrative left little room for the genuine emotional connection that many viewers, like me, felt watching the original.” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Dec 19, 2025
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Dust Bunny (2025)
85%
7/10
EDIT
“Strange, bizarre, and terrifically weird, writer/director Bryan Fuller’s ambitious "Dust Bunny" should whet the appetite of fantasy fans hungry for a mature fairy tale. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Dec 12, 2025
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Rental Family (2025)
87%
7/10
EDIT
“"Rental Family" introduces a fascinating premise but is unsure what to do with it or which characters to trust to carry the film. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Dec 12, 2025
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)
92%
6/10
EDIT
“I liked Father Jud well enough, but I wanted more Blanc even if that meant nothing more than learning where he gets his suits or what brand of gin he prefers in his Negroni. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Nov 26, 2025
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Hamnet (2025)
86%
8/10
EDIT
“The remarkable thing about "Hamnet" is that even at its blackest moments, there is beauty on display. It’s a tricky combination of stark storytelling and textured imagery. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Nov 26, 2025
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Jay Kelly (2025)
75%
5/10
EDIT
“The goodwill on display by the lovable cast acts to undermine the movie’s message, one that should have shared Baumbach’s expected acerbic wit. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Nov 26, 2025
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Wicked: For Good (2025)
66%
7/10
EDIT
“The box-checking might satisfy fans, but the rush to cover it all puts "For Good’s" closing act firmly behind its immensely emotive predecessor.” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Nov 21, 2025
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Natchez (2025)
100%
8/10
EDIT
“The finely constructed documentary feature "Natchez" is much more than a travelogue, a profile of a single place. It’s a rich and provocative exploration of America’s past and its fraught future. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Nov 14, 2025
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The Running Man (2025)
63%
5/10
EDIT
“"The Running Man" is a scattershot, frustrating attempt to track the source material rather than using it as a jumping-off point for another of Wright’s entertaining adventures. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Nov 14, 2025
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Nuremberg (2025)
72%
7/10
EDIT
““Nuremberg” is lavish, grand, old-school filmmaking worthy of theatrical exhibition. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Nov 7, 2025
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Die My Love (2025)
74%
7/10
EDIT
“The film starts as a meandering, ponderous exploration of postpartum depression, but when Ramsay finally sets her hook, it digs deep.” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Nov 7, 2025
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Predator: Badlands (2025)
86%
8/10
EDIT
““Predator: Badlands” is the Alien-Predator mashup that fans have been craving. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Nov 7, 2025
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Ballad of a Small Player (2025)
48%
5/10
EDIT
“The turgid narrative turns unforgivingly hostile, even with Colin Farrell doing solid work.” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Oct 31, 2025
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Bugonia (2025)
88%
6/10
EDIT
“The talented director’s focus should be on crafting better narratives.” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Oct 31, 2025
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