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Carry-On movie review: Director Jaume Collet-Serra, best known for his mid-budget thrillers like Non-Stop and Orphan, reclaims his cinematic mojo with Carry-On. After lukewarm receptions to his recent large-scale blockbusters Jungle Cruise and Black Adam, Collet-Serra returns to his roots in gripping, compact storytelling. However, the film’s straight-to-Netflix release diminishes its theatrical potential, a missed … Read more
A Complete Unknown movie review: James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown is a cinematic tribute to one of the most enigmatic and influential musicians of the 20th century, Bob Dylan. Rather than adhering to the traditional biopic formula, the film boldly focuses on Dylan’s transformative years in the early 1960s. This period marked his evolution from … Read more
Senna movie review: Netflix’s six-part series Senna ambitiously seeks to dramatize the life of Ayrton Senna, a Formula 1 legend whose career and untimely death in 1994 left an indelible mark on motorsport history. This scripted series, released over 30 years after his passing, attempts to combine dramatic storytelling with historically significant racing moments, aiming … Read more
Moana 2 movie review: Disney’s highly anticipated sequel, Moana 2, set sail eight years after the beloved original. While the new installment continues to showcase vibrant visuals and exhilarating action, it struggles to recapture the emotional depth and musical magic that defined the 2016 classic. Directed by a trio of newcomers—David G. Derrick Jr., Jason … Read more
The Last Republican movie review: The Last Republican delivers a compelling portrait of former Congressman Adam Kinzinger, who stood as a rare voice of dissent within the Republican Party during one of its most polarizing eras. Directed by Steve Pink, known for his comedies like Hot Tub Time Machine, this documentary takes an unexpectedly profound … Read more
Night is Not Eternal movie review: Nanfu Wang’s Night Is Not Eternal is a compelling HBO documentary that delves into the intersection of personal relationships and political activism. Known for her works such as Hooligan Sparrow and One Child Nation, Wang builds an intimate and critical narrative around her friendship with Cuban activist Rosa María … Read more
Hot Frosty movie review: Netflix’s latest holiday rom-com, Hot Frosty (2024), has quickly captured viewers’ attention with its quirky premise and festive charm. Directed by Jerry Ciccoritti and written by Russell Hainline, the film reimagines Frosty the Snowman as a hunky romantic lead, delighting audiences with a mix of humor, nostalgia, and unconventional storytelling. Here’s … Read more
Elevation Movie Story: Set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic America, Elevation (2024) presents a survival thriller where humanity must battle against monstrous predators, known as “Reapers,” that have wiped out most of the population. Directed by George Nolfi, this sci-fi action drama combines breathtaking visuals with a relentless storyline as a small group of … Read more
Small Things Like These Movie Story: In the quiet, picturesque landscape of 1980s southeast Ireland, Small Things Like These, based on Claire Keegan’s Orwell Prize-winning novel, brings to the screen the harrowing reality of the Magdalene Laundries. Known for their oppression and abuse of “fallen” women—women who were unmarried and pregnant—the laundries were institutions run … Read more
Heretic Movie Story Heretic Movie Story: In Heretic (2024), filmmakers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods deliver a horror thriller that challenges conventional narratives. Known for their work on A Quiet Place and Haunt, Beck and Woods masterfully bring audiences into a cerebral nightmare that revolves around belief systems, control, and the limits of faith. Starring … Read more