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Review: “Awkwafina is Nora From Queens” Shines

Awkwafina is Nora from Queens
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Comedian turned actress Awkwafina is stoned, horny, & transnational in a new series on Comedy Central.

B.L. Panther Posted on January 7, 2020January 8, 2020

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

Jumanji: The Next Level
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Jake Kasdan’s followup to the surprisingly fun 2017 sequel loses some of the original’s luster.

Sean Price Posted on December 10, 2019December 10, 2019

Paradise Hills Review: Harajuku Gossip Girls

Paradise Hills
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Emma Roberts fights the patriarchy in this trippy feminist fairy tale.

Caroline Siede Posted on October 24, 2019October 24, 2019

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

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
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The Jim Henson Company makes a stellar return to form in Netflix’s epic, ten-episode prequel to the classic 1982 film.

Tim Stevens Posted on August 30, 2019August 29, 2019

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

The Angry Birds Movie 2
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It may be prefaced by a brilliant, heartfelt short, but Sony Pictures Animation’s latest, like its adaptation, is a huge waste of time.

Sarah Gorr Posted on August 11, 2019August 11, 2019

“The Farewell” is A Poignantly Funny Goodbye

The Farewell
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Culture clash and end-of-life issues collide in Lulu Wang’s scintillatingly heartfelt drama “based on an actual lie.”

Caroline Siede Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019

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

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

Clint Worthington Posted on April 26, 2019April 26, 2019

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

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Gary Ross’ gender-swapped revamp of the slick heist franchise doesn’t offer its female leads enough worthwhile things to […]

Andrea Thompson Posted on June 5, 2018July 30, 2020
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