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The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (Paramount+)&
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March 4, 2021

“The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run” eventually sinks into formula

The latest trip to Bikini Bottom soaks the sea in garish CG animation and a creaky level of sentiment, but plenty of the show's surreal delights remain.
Raya and the Last Dragon (Disney+)&
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March 1, 2021

“Raya and the Last Dragon” is a rollicking Southeast Asian-styled fantasy

Disney's high-fantasy adventure is spirited and dynamic, even as it flattens a host of Southeast Asian cultural signifiers into a homogenous whole.
Awkwafina is Nora from QueensR
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January 7, 2020

Review: “Awkwafina is Nora From Queens” Shines

Comedian turned actress Awkwafina is stoned, horny, & transnational in a new series on Comedy Central.
Jumanji: The Next LevelR
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December 10, 2019

Review: “Jumanji: The Next Level” Is Getting Too Old For This

Jake Kasdan's followup to the surprisingly fun 2017 sequel loses some of the original's luster.
Paradise HillsP
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October 24, 2019

Paradise Hills Review: Harajuku Gossip Girls

Emma Roberts fights the patriarchy in this trippy feminist fairy tale.
The Dark Crystal: Age of ResistanceR
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August 30, 2019

Review: “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” Is a Sprawling High Fantasy Prequel

The Jim Henson Company makes a stellar return to form in Netflix's epic, ten-episode prequel to the classic 1982 film.
The Angry Birds Movie 2T
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August 11, 2019

The Angry Birds Movie 2 Review: Leave After “Hair Love”

It may be prefaced by a brilliant, heartfelt short, but Sony Pictures Animation's latest, like its adaptation, is a huge waste of time.
The Farewell&
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July 12, 2019

“The Farewell” is A Poignantly Funny Goodbye

Culture clash and end-of-life issues collide in Lulu Wang's scintillatingly heartfelt drama "based on an actual lie."
Chicago Critics Film Festival AlienC
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April 26, 2019

Chicago Critics Film Festival 2019 Titles Announced: Yesterday, Luce, Alien in 35mm

The seventh annual Chicago Critics Film Festival includes a 35mm print of Alien, as well as festival faves like The Nightinggale and Yesterday.
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June 5, 2018

Ocean’s 8 Review: Female-Forward Heist Antics Don’t Cover A Lack of Depth

Gary Ross’ gender-swapped revamp of the slick heist franchise doesn’t offer its female leads enough worthwhile things to do, despite the cast’s pedigree. This piece..