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November 9, 2018

Overlord Review: Nazi Zombie Shoot-Em-Up Is Fast and Furhrer-ious

The JJ Abrams-produced Nazi zombie flick provides plenty of schlock and scares, but stumbles over its own rotting feet when it reaches for profundity. This..
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November 8, 2018

The Girl in the Spider’s Web Review: Lisbeth Slander gets an action hero makeover

Lisbeth Salander returns, this time played by Claire Foy, in a slick but shallow sequel that trades in the series’ nuance for Bond-ian action. This..
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November 5, 2018

Outlaw King Review: Chris Pine Frees Scotland in Tepid Historical Drama

David McKenzie reunites with Chris Pine for a Braveheart-esque historical epic that plays out more like a filler episode of Game of Thrones. This piece..
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October 30, 2018

How the Matrix Sequels Expanded the Wachowskis’ Universe By Humanizing its Villains

The Wachowskis’ seminal sci-fi trilogy hits 4K today ahead of the first Matrix’s 20th anniversary. In honor of that, we take a look back at..
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October 25, 2018

Hunter Killer Review: Gerard Butler Sinks In this Throwback Sub Thriller

The latest mid-budget Gerard Butler vehicle might thrill those who clamor for the return of the 90s submarine thriller, but doesn’t offer much else. This..
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September 27, 2018

Mountain Blu-Ray Review: An Arresting Climbing Doc Gets Pristine Treatment

Jennifer Peedom’s intriguing blend of documentary filmmaking and classical music comes to home theaters courtesy of a stunning Blu-ray release. This piece was originally posted..
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September 26, 2018

The Sisters Brothers Review: Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly Upend the Western

Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly are a pair of offbeat gunslingers in Jacques Audiard’s unconventional, gorgeously energetic Western. This piece was originally posted on..
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September 20, 2018

3100: Run and Become’s Sanjay Rawal on Running as Prayer (Interview)

We sit down with the director of the upcoming long-distance running doc 3100: Run and Become to talk about the spirituality of running and their..
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September 20, 2018

The House with a Clock in its Walls Review: Eli Roth Tries (and Succeeds) at Spooky Kid’s Fare

Fresh off a string of failed horror flicks, Eli Roth bounces back with an unexpectedly fun, faithful adaptation of John Bellairs’ classic kid’s adventure books...
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September 12, 2018

The First TV Review: Hulu Ventures Into Space, Stays Disappointingly Earthbound

Despite brilliant performances and an intriguingly cerebral attitude, Sean Penn’s Hulu-set space race fails to reach for the stars, keeping its feet disappointingly on terra..