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Supersized Christmas Eve Review Edition: ‘A Complete Unknown’ and ‘Nosferatu’
Bob Dylan and a vampire welcome holiday moviegoers to the cinemas with thrills and intrigue, but in opposite ways. Christmas Day and the entire holiday season present a new offering of films that feel unconventional for this time of the year. In addition to...
Nicole Kidman Shines in Erotic Thriller ‘Babygirl’ (Review)
Get exactly what you want this Christmas with Babygirl. I really didn't realize how long overdue we were for a grounded, erotic thriller until I saw Babygirl recently and believe me - there is a lot to like with this one. The story follows Romy (Nicole Kidman),...
‘Carry-On’ is a First-Class Holiday Action Thriller (Review)
This Christmas Eve thriller now streaming on Netflix is Die Hard for a new generation. Even if Netflix is not getting as much attention heading into awards season for their more prestigious films as they have in years past, they’re going into the holidays with a...
Angelina Jolie is Awards-Worthy in Muddled ‘Maria’ (Review)
Opera legend Maria Callas tries to restore her vocal ability amidst her mind's unravelling in the new film from Pablo Larrain. In between narratives centered around prominent political figures and movements in his native country of Chile, filmmaker Pablo Larrain has...
‘Flow’ is a Breathtaking Animated Masterpiece (Review)
A black cat must learn to coexist with other animals after a devastating flood in this animated film from Latvia. A lot of animated films from foreign countries like to rely on visual storytelling to communicate their ideas; from Studio Ghibli’s overlooked gem...
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Captivate in Wondrous ‘Wicked’ (Review)
The humble beginnings of Glinda The Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of the West in the Land of Oz are explored in Jon M. Chu's adaptation of the smash Broadway musical. The MGM classic The Wizard of Oz has had its fair share of spinoffs since its release in 1939; most...
‘Gladiator II’ is a Worthy Enough Successor (Review)
While this sequel doesn’t reach the heights of its predecessor, it will leave you entertained. What’s most surprising about the original Gladiator is that it took this long to get a sequel to a film many consider among their favorite movies of all time. For a...
‘A Real Pain’ is a Funny, Cathartic Journey (Review)
Jesse Eisenberg’s exceptional road trip dramedy is a personal film many of its viewers can relate to. Films centered around family are a dime a dozen. Whether it’s a singular focus or an element of the story, throughout the year, every genre and subgenre from...
Hugh Grant Charms and Terrifies in Haunting ‘Heretic’ (Review)
Two Mormon missionaries get more than what they bargained for upon visiting a strange recluse in this new horror-thriller from Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. Movies that pit characters in spiritual conflict with their faith have been around for decades now, the...