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Can You Ever Forgive Me?C
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October 24, 2018

Can You Ever Forgive Me? Review: Melissa McCarthy Compels in Awards-Hungry Journalism Drama

While it’s patently hungry for awards, Melissa McCarthy’s biopic of infamous letter forger Lee Israel is compelling and darkly accessible, with some great supporting turns..
Secret Invasion Resurrection (Disney+)S
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June 21, 2023

Secret Invasion whispers well but moves too slow

Like Nick Fury himself, the MCU's newest series limps out of the gate in "Resurrection."
Flamin' Hot (Searchlight Pictures)F
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June 5, 2023

Flamin’ Hot never catches fire

Eva Longoria's directorial debut is solidly made but glosses over the interesting and thorny parts of its story in favor of a glossy ad for Cheetos.
Master GardenerM
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May 18, 2023

Master Gardener plants an interesting seed that doesn’t quite flourish

Paul Schrader’s latest “God’s lonely man” tale wants to say something about race & redemption, but misses the mark.
SplitS
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February 26, 2023

Split saw Shyamalan give James McAvoy the roles of a lifetime

McAvoy approaches the superpowered Kevin Wendell Crumb and his alters with care and empathy, overcoming sketchy psychology.
Star Trek Lower Decks Season 3 Episode 9 (Paramount+)S
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October 20, 2022

Star Trek: Lower Decks’ biggest twist is a personal one, even in an episode full of big turns 

Mariner reckons with her place in Starfleet and her family as a special mission and visit from a reporter keep the Cerritos on its toes.
Criterion 80s Horror CollectionR
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September 30, 2022

Ranking the Criterion Channel’s 80s Horror collection

Offering classics to slashers to B-horror to genuine obscurities, the best streaming channel you're not watching has something for everyone this Halloween season.
PersuasionN
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July 13, 2022

Netflix presents the complete idiot’s guide to Persuasion

Dumbed down doesn't even begin to describe this disastrous treatment of arguably one of Jane Austen's best novels.
Out of Sight (Kino Lorber)K
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June 26, 2022

KinoKultur: Out of Sight, The UFO Incident, Savage Sisters, Stunt Rock

From Soderbergh's steamy thriller to Australian stunt mockumentaries, Kino Lorber's recent offerings help you beat the heat.
The Valet (Hulu)T
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May 18, 2022

The Valet is a breezy rom-com with a few dings and scrapes on delivery

While it's a neat showcase for Eugenio Derbez, Hulu's latest is more amiable than truly amusing.