Among the most celebrated filmmakers of his generation, Paul Verhoeven has made films that cover a…
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Reviews of films from various genres
Hit Man (2023) review – Glen Powell and Adria Arjona’s chemistry sparkles in Richard Linklater’s crowd-pleaser
Hit Man, Richard Linklater’s latest feature, is a breezy and charming film that easily ranks among…
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Infested (2023) review – Sébastien Vaniček’s directorial debut is one of the finest horror films of 2023
Sébastien Vaniček’s directorial debut, Infested, is stylish, tense, and a well-crafted film that seamlessly blends horror…
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Mickey Hardaway (2023) review – A sensitive and well-intentioned film whose writing prevents it from reaching its full potential
Before winning their respective Oscars, filmmakers like Damien Chazelle, Barry Jenkins, and Christopher Nolan had one…
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Femme (2023) review – A captivating psychological thriller that explores the complicated relationship dynamics and sexuality
Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers explored the shifting power dynamics between the central characters of tennis professionals. Whether…
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The Last Stop in Yuma County (2023) review – Francis Galluppi crafts an intense and fast-paced crime thriller
In his feature directorial debut, Francis Galluppi crafts a pulpy, low-budget, limited-setting crime thriller that is…
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The Blood Spattered Bride (1972) review – Vicente Aranda’s film is erotic, wild, and unpredictable
Vicente Aranda’s Spanish horror film, The Blood Spattered Bride, begins with a scene in which a…
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) review – A worthy addition to the beloved franchise
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, directed by Wes Ball, is a decent follow-up to…
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Monkey Man (2024) review – Dev Patel’s blood-soaked action thriller marks an impressive directorial debut
Passion and dedication drip through every frame of Dev Patel’s ferocious yet imperfect directorial debut, Monkey…
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Civil War (2024) review – The film is technically remarkable but lacks bold storytelling
Although technically exceptional and effectively portraying the devastation and horrors of a twenty-first-century civil war, Alex…
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