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“Run” doesn’t really go anywhere

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Aneesh Chaganty’s suspense thriller features excellent performances but suffers from too many plot holes.

Sarah Gorr Posted on November 17, 2020November 23, 2020

Nightstream: “Run” is a fast-paced thriller about a mother with a dark secret

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Sarah Paulson is outstanding as usual in Aneesh Chaganty’s well-crafted suspense thriller that pits an overprotective parent against her suspicious teen.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on October 9, 2020October 8, 2020

“Ratched” is exactly what you think it’s going to be, and worse

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Ryan Murphy executive produces an origin story no one asked for, with more hollow camp than anyone needs.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on September 18, 2020September 16, 2020

In “Mrs. America”, Women of the World Aren’t United

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FX on Hulu explores the early days of the feminist movement with a history lesson packed with stunning performances.

B.L. Panther Posted on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020

The Goldfinch Review: Lukewarm Book Adaptation Fails to Fly

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While it captures some of the melancholy of the acclaimed novel, John Crowley’s adaptation is too leaden and self-serious to really soar.

Marshall Estes Posted on September 10, 2019September 10, 2019

Glass Review: M. Night Shyalaman has lost his damn mind

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Like a hammer through a window, Glass shatters whatever goodwill M. Night Shyamalan had once recovered.

Clint Worthington Posted on January 16, 2019August 3, 2020

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

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Netflix’s dystopian horror has Sandra Bullock fleeing a horror that will kill you if you see it.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on December 22, 2018August 2, 2020

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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