Author: Marshall Estes

Swarm (Prime Video)I
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March 16, 2023

In Swarm, Donald Glover and Janine Nabers give stinging commentary

While it may not be everyone’s cup of Lemonade, Swarm gives plenty of thrills and a fantastic performance by Dominique Fishback.
Magic Mike's Last Dance (Warner Bros)M
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February 9, 2023

Magic Mike’s Last Dance isn’t the swan song it wants to be

Despite some great dance sequences and charismatic performances from Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek, the conclusion to the trilogy is more “Meh” than “Magic”.
VelmaV
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January 11, 2023

Velma serves up a perfect Scooby Snack

Jinkies! HBO Max’s Scooby Doo spin-off features a fresh take on an established supporting character.
Spoiler Alert (Focus Features)S
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December 9, 2022

Spoiler Alert! Good movie here!

The tragicomedy/romance film nails the wonder of new love and the inevitability of relationship pain.
Tulsa King (Paramount+)T
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November 11, 2022

Tulsa King is less Sooner, more Boomer

Despite pedigreed showrunners and a compelling performance by Stallone, Tulsa King doesn’t bring anything new to the crime drama except its setting.
Bros (Universal)N
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September 29, 2022

Nicholas Stoller and Billy Eichner put the Bros in “bromance”

The groundbreaking queer rom-com delivers on both the “romantic” and the “comedy.”
Barbarian (20th Century Studios)B
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September 7, 2022

Barbarian is one wild ride with one surprise after another

Zach Cregger embraces high-concept horror in a twisted and campy thriller.
Children of the UndergroundC
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August 9, 2022

Children of the Underground profiles a complicated leader in the fight against child sexual abuse

FX's five part documentary about a controversial organization fighting an often ineffective justice system works more often than it doesn't.
Both Sides of the Blade FeaturedB
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July 8, 2022

Both Sides of the Blade is dull no matter how you slice it

Despite its stellar cast, Claire Denis’ latest romantic drama fails to engage with its audience. NOW STREAMING: Powered by JustWatch Despite society’s conviction that love..
Lightyear (Walt Disney Studios/Pixar)L
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June 15, 2022

Lightyear takes one of Pixar’s iconic characters to infinity and beyond

The Toy Story spinoff balances humor, heart, action, and a little existential dread in a sci-fi adventure for all ages.