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“The Rhythm Section” Struggles to Stay in Tune

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Though cinematographer Reed Morano shows some directing chops, the Blake Lively thriller is uneven in style & tone.

Michael Snydel Posted on January 29, 2020January 29, 2020

Frozen II Review: Disney Sequel Concerns Itself With Restorative Just-Ice

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This sequel to the 2013 animated hit delivers on the songs and some lovely messaging, but essentially delivers more of the same.

Clint Worthington Posted on November 20, 2019November 20, 2019

Waves Review: Family Drama Propped Up By Cinematic Parlor Tricks

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Trey Edward Shults trots out every filmmaking trick in the book to spruce up an overly-novelistic family drama.

Matt Cipolla Posted on November 20, 2019July 2, 2020

CIFF Dispatch: “Waves”, “Deerskin,” “The Aeronauts”, “The Prince”

CIFF Waves Deerskin Aeronauts The Prince
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Trey Edward Shults’ family drama, Tom Harper’s big-budget balloon thriller, and others dominate this latest CIFF dispatch.

Clint Worthington Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019

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

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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 Predator Review: Shane Black’s Sequel Is One Messy Hunt

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Shane Black returns to the macho 90s alien-hunter franchise he helped spawn, but his irreverent stamp (including a […]

Clint Worthington Posted on September 11, 2018August 1, 2020

Hotel Artemis Review: A Grungy Sci-Fi Shoot-’em-Up With a Five-Star Staff

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Drew Pearce’s pulpy near-future potboiler about a futuristic hotel/hospital for bad guys lets its stacked cast have fun […]

Clint Worthington Posted on June 7, 2018July 30, 2020
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