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Author: Jon Negroni

A spy is born in the surprisingly fresh “Alex Rider”

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Guy Burt combines the quirky fun of a teen James Bond with espionage drama in the adaptation of the popular book series.

Jon Negroni Posted on November 12, 2020November 11, 2020

“The Dark and the Wicked” turns grief into abject horror

The Dark and the Wicked
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In 2008, Bryan Bertino’s The Strangers made us afraid to stay home. His new horror film takes that fear to newer, darker places.

Jon Negroni Posted on November 8, 2020November 8, 2020

“The Devil All The Time” finds faith in Southern gothic misery

The Devil All The Time
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Antonio Campos sprawling, period-crime drama boasts an impressive cast centered around an unflinching Tom Holland performance.

Jon Negroni Posted on September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

“Raised by Wolves” blends sci-fi with the medieval grind of parenthood

Raised By Wolves
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Ridley Scott produces a heady, intellectual science fiction series with big, sumptuous ideas and occasionally shaggy presentation.

Jon Negroni Posted on September 3, 2020September 3, 2020

“The Boys” blasts away superhero fatigue in season 2

The Boys Season 2
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Amazon’s anti-superhero show returns for a more assured sophomore run that gives its broad satire deeper character.

Jon Negroni Posted on August 24, 2020August 24, 2020

“Upload” gives us the digital afterlife we’ll probably get IRL

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Greg Daniels dreams up a perfectly imperfect portrait of a heaven owned by shareholders. Don’t worry; it’s also funny.

Jon Negroni Posted on April 28, 2020April 28, 2020

“The Pale Horse” Brings Agatha Christie’s Deathly Novel To Haunting Life

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Amazon’s adaptation of the Agatha Christie mystery The Pale Horse (one of the author’s final works) keeps her innate spirit for intrigue.

Jon Negroni Posted on March 10, 2020March 10, 2020
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