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January 3, 2019

Escape Room Review: Come for the Fun, Stay Because You’re Trapped

January kicks off in earnest with an inventive, if stock, puzzle-box horror flick.
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December 22, 2018

Bird Box Review: Sandra Bullock Battles An Apocalypse She Can’t See

Netflix's dystopian horror has Sandra Bullock fleeing a horror that will kill you if you see it.
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December 18, 2018

Aquaman Review: James Wan Drags the DCEU Out of the Depths

The latest DCEU movie makes waves, but succumbs to the undertow of the series' previous mistakes.
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December 17, 2018

Vice Review: Adam McKay Vents Spleen About Dick Cheney

Christian Bale transforms into Dick Cheney in Adam McKay's deeply angry essay film.
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December 13, 2018

If Beale Street Could Talk Review: Love is a Battle, Love is a War

Barry Jenkins' sensitive, lyrical adaptation of James Baldwin's novel is one of the year's best, most tragic romances.
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December 12, 2018

Mary Poppins Returns Review: A Joyous Revival of a Disney Classic

Disney offers a rousing, delightful update to the children's film classic.
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December 8, 2018

Dumplin’ Review: Netflix’s Pageant Comedy Wins Points for Charm

Danielle MacDonald charms in Netflix's pageant dramedy.
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December 7, 2018

Mary Queen of Scots Review: A Riveting, if Ahistorical, Royal Drama

While it won’t win any awards for historical accuracy, Josie Rourke’s royal drama shines thanks to some gorgeous cinematography and the performances of Saiorse Ronan..
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December 6, 2018

Asher Review: A Creaky Pre-90s Hitman Thriller

Try as they might, even genre giants like Ron Perlman and Famke Jannsen can’t elevate this dull, by-the-numbers hitman thriller. This piece was originally posted..
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December 5, 2018

CAM Review: Netflix’s Peep Show Into the Terror of Stolen Identity

Director Daniel Goldhaber and screenwriter Isa Mazzei explore the complexities of online sex work with a fascinating thriller about a camgirl facing an identity crisis...