‘Frankenstein’ (2025): Guillermo del Toro’s Abusive Parent Allegory
Passion projects are sometimes tricky endeavors for directors. They often range from the ambitiousness of Peter Jackson’s King Kong to
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‘Good Fortune’ Review: A Terrific Life-Affirming Comedy
Good Fortune sees Aziz Ansari return to storytelling since Master of None. Similar to that series, Ansari brings a rich
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‘Ballad of a Small Player’ is Energetic, Stylish yet Familiar
Ballad of a Small Player is a fascinating follow-up to Edward Berger’s Conclave. Most of Conclave’s tone was overly serious
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‘Tron: Ares’ Review: A Sensory Sledgehammer of Hollowness
Tron: Ares inspires perplexing feelings. Everything about the movie should work, and sometimes it really tries to dazzle the viewer.
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‘Good Boy’ Review: A Canine Lover’s ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’
Good Boy is not your typical horror movie. One might even say it isn’t meant to scare the audience. The
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Fantastic Fest 2025: ‘Bugonia’ is a Perfectly Weird Satire
We continue our Fantastic Fest 2025 coverage with the latest movie from Yorgos Lanthimos. The filmmaker behind provocative and quirky
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Fantastic Fest 2025: ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ Explores the Stresses of Motherhood
Our Fantastic Fest 2025 coverage continues with an unexpected gem. The movie If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You made
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Fantastic Fest 2025: ‘Black Phone 2’ Finds Depth Through Nightmares
Last night, we attended the first screening of Black Phone 2 at Fantastic Fest 2025. The sequel sparked considerable interest
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Fantastic Fest 2025: ‘Shelby Oaks’ is a Worthy Misfire
Our Fantastic Fest 2025 coverage continues with Shelby Oaks. When it comes to the topic of film criticism, it’s hard to
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Fantastic Fest 2025: ‘Primate’ is a Slick, Animalistic, Horror Throwback
Primate is the latest film from Johannes Roberts, whose last movie was Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. As the
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Fantastic Fest 2025: 7 Highly Anticipated Films to Watch
Fantastic Fest 2025 kicks off today in Austin, Texas, with another year of potentially great offerings. The festival is jam-packed
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‘Twinless’ is a Beautifully Strange Story of Grief
The film Twinless discusses the tragedy of losing a twin. For most of us, it’s not a common experience we
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