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“The Map of Tiny Perfect Things” can’t find its way around

The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
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Amazon’s “Groundhog Day” for teens tries its best, but goes too heavy on metaphors instead of plot.

Sean Price Posted on February 15, 2021February 15, 2021

Exploring the ever-diminishing returns of the “Crow” franchise

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While the first movie in the series was stylish & unexpectedly moving, it was tainted by cheap, empty sequels that forgot what made it special.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on February 14, 2021February 13, 2021

“The Luminaries” is shiny but isn’t gold

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Starz’s sweeping historical drama is a treat for the eyes, but doesn’t have much going on beyond that.

Megan Sunday Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021

“Bliss” doesn’t have much to offer as a sci-fi Kaufman wannabe

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Owen Wilson and Salma Hayek are certainly giving it their all in this frantic and sloppy simulation from Amazon Studios.

Jon Negroni Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021

Sundance 2021: “Ma Belle, My Beauty” is a sexy nothing

Ma Belle, Ma Beauty
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The romantic drama is all beautiful, dreamy surface, and no depth.

Peter Sobczynski Posted on February 10, 2021February 12, 2021

“Little Fish” is a pandemic-set love story you don’t have to throw back

Little Fish (IFC Films)
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Olivia Cooke and Jack O’Connell shine in a melodramatic, but immersive romantic tragedy that mimics the isolation and loss of our current moment.

Oluwatayo Adewole Posted on February 7, 2021February 7, 2021

“Haymaker” spectacularly whiffs every last shot

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Nick Sasso’s martial-artist-meets-pop-star romance is a hollow, muted, shabbily made affair.

Justin Harrison Posted on January 25, 2021January 25, 2021

“Locked Down” is surprisingly better than you’d think

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Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor have chemistry to spare in Doug Liman’s unexpectedly charming quarantine-themed romance.

Ashley Lara Posted on January 14, 2021January 13, 2021

“Bridgerton” packs its period romance with charm and scandal galore

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Shonda Rhimes’ latest series is a delightful romp filled with diverse characters (and casting), and more bodice-ripping intrigue than you can shake a corset at.

Beau North Posted on December 22, 2020December 22, 2020

“Wild Mountain Thyme” gets lost in the fog

Wild Mountain Thyme
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John Patrick Shanley returns with a miscast, disingenuous tale of Irish star-crossed lovers.

Oluwatayo Adewole Posted on December 9, 2020December 9, 2020

“Wander Darkly” doesn’t quite see the light

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Tara Miele’s new film is a mismatched metaphysical love story that shows potential for the writer/director but doesn’t land.

Sarah Gorr Posted on December 9, 2020December 9, 2020

There’s not much to love “When a Man Loves a Woman”

When a Man Loves a Woman
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Co-written by Al Franken, this romantic drama pits Meg Ryan and Andy García against alcoholism—and a bad script.

Jonah Koslofsky Posted on December 7, 2020December 7, 2020

“Happiest Season” queers the Christmas movie

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The Hulu exclusive from writer/director Clea Duvall is a cute romantic comedy to put you in the holiday spirit.

Theo Estes Posted on November 19, 2020November 19, 2020

“The Princess Switch: Switched Again” sticks with the formula

The Princess Switch: Switched Again
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Netflix serves up more sugary sweet but harmless fluff to kick off the holiday movie season.

Megan Sunday Posted on November 19, 2020November 17, 2020

There’s plenty to admire, though little to love, in “The Loveless”

The Loveless
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Kathryn Bigelow’s directorial debut has its standout elements but is overall too detached for its own good.

Douglas Laman Posted on November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

“Darkman” was Sam Raimi’s original superhero classic

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Years before Spider-Man, Sam Raimi delivered a fully original and fully entertaining superhero tale with his 1990 effort.

Douglas Laman Posted on October 11, 2020October 10, 2020

“The Haunting of Bly Manor” will break your heart & chill your bones

The Haunting of Bly Manor
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Mike Flanagan does it again, combining low-key scares with poignancy in one of the most emotionally moving TV shows of 2020.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020

TIFF 2020: “Summer of 85” tells a wistful tale of young gay love

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François Ozon adds another touching romance to France’s queer cinema canon.

Shane Slater Posted on September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

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