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5/5
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Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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... may be the most amalgamation of 2026 we’ll get and absolutely the one we need: catharsis and all.
Posted Feb 01, 2026
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3/5
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Shelter
(2026)
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Douglas Davidson
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... is going to give you exactly what you expect from this sort of action thriller: some cool stunts, a few thrills, and attempted emotional propulsion.
Posted Jan 30, 2026
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4/5
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A Private Life
(2025)
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Michelle Swope
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A Private Life is an engrossing examination of past trauma, loneliness, and compulsion, accentuated by a flawless score with mid-century influences, and the magnificent harmony between Foster and Auteuil.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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4/5
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Cookie Queens
(2026)
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Douglas Davidson
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Charming and sweet without being saccharine, "Cookie Queens" is a surprisingly eye-opening experience as the curtain is pulled-back on a period that so many find delightful without realizing the toll it takes on the young sellers.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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House Party
(1990)
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Douglas Davidson
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Reevaluation not only affords new audiences to be born, it empowers old audiences to consider a work through a different lens.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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King of Beggars
(1992)
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Douglas Davidson
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... features a big cast of established HK actors in roles big and small, incorporates multiple tones regardless of the overall tone of the project, features impressive stunt sequences, and incorporates the politics of the time.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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3.5/5
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Untitled Home Invasion Romance
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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... uses comedy, drama, and horror to examine the false perceptions of romance and what it really means to love someone fully.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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4/5
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Who Killed Alex Odeh?
(2026)
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Douglas Davidson
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These are the seeds of hatred and their fruits are flourishing, which should enrage anyone who comes to realize it.
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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4/5
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Mum, I'm Alien Pregnant
(2026)
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Douglas Davidson
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... goopy, gory, and gunky — all the things that folks don’t talk about regarding pregnancy and the ways in which agency is often revoked from the pregnant by the sheer act of taking on a parasite.
Posted Jan 24, 2026
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3.5/5
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In Cold Light
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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Frustration abounds at first, however, given space to sit with it, this does feel, to a degree, the intention of Giroux all along, to move us as he moves Ava toward a disquieting truth: to heal, we must first forgive ourselves.
Posted Jan 22, 2026
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3.5/5
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Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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What Cooper effectively does do is remind those who forget that all of us come from somewhere and we carry that with us regardless of whether we’re a music legend or Joe Schmoe trying to get by ...
Posted Jan 20, 2026
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Dead Man
(1995)
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Douglas Davidson
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... once more utilizing a collection of actors he’s worked with prior, is as fascinating a watch now as it was upon release between its anachronistic score from Nell Young (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young), it’s dreamlike flow, and fatalistic energy.
Posted Jan 19, 2026
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On the Run
(1988)
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Douglas Davidson
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... a solid crime thriller whose ramping violence crescendos with exacting viciousness.
Posted Jan 17, 2026
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2.5/5
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SHEEPDOG
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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Even when the performances from the main cast keep one engaged, the structure and execution of the narrative results in the audience feeling like the characters are hitting required manufactured beats ...
Posted Jan 16, 2026
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3.5/5
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Night Patrol
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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... often cold and extremely cruel, is gearing up to advance into cinemas, bringing with it an agenda of violence from which none will remain unscathed.
Posted Jan 14, 2026
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Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds
(2017)
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Douglas Davidson
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... comes across as mere preparation for "The Last 49 Days," thereby diminishing the connection to Ja-hong’s journey, which is setup as our focus.
Posted Jan 12, 2026
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3.5/5
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The Old Woman with the Knife
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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... that it seeks to go deeper, to demonstrate the ripples caused by violence and how that stunts one’s ability to see beyond the cruelty one causes and one can cause.
Posted Jan 12, 2026
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4/5
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Daniela Forever
(2024)
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Douglas Davidson
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... things get truly interesting as the expectation of the story and Vigalondo’s intention collide into something simultaneously whimsical and soul-crushingly dark.
Posted Jan 09, 2026
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4/5
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Bugonia
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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By the time the end credits appear and silence fills the screen, Lanthimos makes the title (via its meaning) quite clear and provocative in the way audiences have come to expect.
Posted Jan 07, 2026
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4/5
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Solo: A Star Wars Story
(2018)
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Douglas Davidson
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It’s a fun escape from reality where the audience can go on a new journey with an old friend, smiling from ear-to-ear almost the entire time.
Posted Jan 07, 2026
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3.5/5
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TRON: Ares
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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... follows in its predecessors’ footsteps by not only failing at the box office, but pushing the bounds of technological understanding through an exploration of human connection.
Posted Jan 06, 2026
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The Emperor's New Groove
(2000)
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Douglas Davidson
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Even the most risk-averse, anxiety-possessing children can look at this film and giggle because the film takes Kuzco’s evolution seriously and nothing else, making all the dangerous obstacles and deadly plots farcical and hilarious.
Posted Jan 05, 2026
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3.5/5
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Shell
(2024)
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Michelle Swope
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The film takes some amusing jabs at our overreliance on technology while making a straightforward statement on women, aging, and outrageous beauty expectations.
Posted Dec 29, 2025
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4/5
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Bring Her Back
(2025)
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Michelle Swope
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The Philippou brothers have crafted a deeply emotional, thought-provoking story around themes of grief and trauma, anchored by strong performances from Hawkins, as well as Barratt (Mary Poppins Returns) and Wong.
Posted Dec 29, 2025
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Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
(1992)
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Michelle Swope
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Angelo Badalamenti’s (Mulholland Drive; Blue Velvet) score highlights the surrealism, perfectly complements the themes of good and evil, and is especially effective during the darker moments.
Posted Dec 29, 2025
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The Breakfast Club
(1985)
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Michelle Swope
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Regardless of what generation you were born into, if you’re a teenager, you can find something relatable in the five teenage characters in Hughes’s film, which speaks to the film’s lasting legacy and its authenticity.
Posted Dec 29, 2025
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3/5
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Coyotes
(2025)
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Michelle Swope
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There are some pleasantly humorous performances in Coyotes. Long’s dry line delivery is very effective during the funny moments, and Allen is a riot to watch.
Posted Dec 29, 2025
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3/5
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The Girl Who Cried Her Eyes Out
(2024)
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Michelle Swope
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Fans of independent horror should appreciate the authentic performances and appealing DIY-feel of the makeup and visual effects. This is a little indie ghost story that works.
Posted Dec 29, 2025
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4/5
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Black Phone 2
(2025)
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Michelle Swope
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Black Phone 2 is well-written and features meaningful storytelling, sensational performances, (especially from Hawke, who is genuinely chilling), and magnificent makeup effects. This is a perfect example of a masterful sequel.
Posted Dec 29, 2025
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3.5/5
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We Bury the Dead
(2024)
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Douglas Davidson
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While not as profound or conclusive as one may like, "We Bury the Dead" is, nevertheless, a surprisingly moving experience that reframes the zombie film into a different sort of horror story.
Posted Dec 29, 2025
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4/5
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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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... a lot like life in its dueling contradictions — whimsical and grounded, full of wide-eyed wonder and heartbreaking realism – asking its audience to say "yes" and go on an adventure.
Posted Dec 24, 2025
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2.5/5
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Frontier Crucible
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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The film aspires to slowly raise tensions until they boil over, but things are too neat, too clean, and too predictable for the anticipated thrills to be found or felt.
Posted Dec 24, 2025
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3.5/5
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Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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... a brand-new adventure with great-big implications for its audience as the youngsters confront the inevitability of growing up while being reminded that play is an active choice to be made.
Posted Dec 23, 2025
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4/5
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Withdrawal
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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... a horror show, inviting the audience to see an honest and raw depiction of two people in crisis desperate to change their futures but unable to recognize just how stuck they are.
Posted Dec 22, 2025
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3.5/5
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Misfits
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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... as rough-and-tumble a tale as it is a production, yet, its lack of refinement is as much a feature for the experience as it is emblematic of the narrative itself.
Posted Dec 21, 2025
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2/5
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HIM
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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... a psychological sports thriller which removes all subtext and subtlety in its exploration of football as *the* faith of America and the darkness within it.
Posted Dec 20, 2025
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Pee-wee's Big Adventure
(1985)
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Douglas Davidson
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... BIG ADVENTURE holds a special place in our hearts. Watching Pee-wee gave kids permission to acknowledge the weird parts of ourselves, to shine love on them, as well as look at the world as an opportunity for discovery.
Posted Dec 18, 2025
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3/5
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Avatar: Fire and Ash
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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... as much an exploration of grief as it is the cycles we find ourselves in which we cannot break, but it ultimately leaves one dissatisfied when the theatrical ride is over.
Posted Dec 16, 2025
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4.5/5
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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... presents a battle between fact and faith that’s not only highly entertaining, but profoundly moving in its quiet revelations.
Posted Dec 14, 2025
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3/5
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One More Shot
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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... a fine tale with a compelling approach, even if it does more to serve as a showcase for Browning’s talents than anything else.
Posted Dec 12, 2025
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
(2000)
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Douglas Davidson
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... GRINCH stories have done little to excite my imagination. That said, one can very easily appreciate the technically aspects that apply to the creation of the Grinch figure in live action, the world of the Whos, the art direction, and set design.
Posted Dec 11, 2025
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4/5
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Dust Bunny
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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... uses the absurd and the murderous to explore notions of belonging and regret through the violent consequences of one’s choices — all from an 10-year old’s viewpoint.
Posted Dec 10, 2025
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Splendid Outing
(1978)
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Douglas Davidson
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... without a doubt, incredibly disturbing. It’s not graphic in its violence, but what is inferred lingers and the implications are quite unsettling.
Posted Dec 08, 2025
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3.5/5
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Fackham Hall
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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... offers continuous laughter regardless of whether you can see the jokes coming or predict the narrative, resulting in a delightful time from start to finish.
Posted Dec 04, 2025
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2.5/5
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Splitsville
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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... boasting solid performances from the cast and beautiful cinematography that helps ground the amplified themes and plot points, the film’s opening sequence casts a pallor over the whole production that’s hard to shake and the narrative never addresses.
Posted Dec 01, 2025
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4/5
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Cinema of Sleep
(2021)
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Douglas Davidson
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... becomes more than a cerebral tale of one man’s innocence or guilt, it becomes an indictment of the way the world perceives immigrants regardless of country of origin or affiliation.
Posted Dec 01, 2025
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Edward Scissorhands
(1990)
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Douglas Davidson
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Like many of Burton’s early films, "Edward Scissorhands" is among the treasured for its production design, score, costume design, and, of course, the cast.
Posted Nov 25, 2025
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3.5/5
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Caught Stealing
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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The end result is a work that’s chaotic, hilarious, horrifying, and dark, and yet still lighter than so much of Aronofsky’s more recent projects.
Posted Nov 23, 2025
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2/5
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Altered
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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Though packed with Vuorensola’s brand of inventiveness, ALTERED is both underbaked and overcooked, making the 85-minute runtime a strangely laborious experience one must try to survive alongside the characters.
Posted Nov 21, 2025
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4/5
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Jay Kelly
(2025)
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Douglas Davidson
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There are no second takes. Every choice should be made in the moment; each one recognized for the weight it carries. We’re all method here. Anything else is bullshit and can’t be fixed in post.
Posted Nov 19, 2025
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