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“Thunderbolts*” Review: Filling an Empty Void

“Thunderbolts*” Review: Filling an Empty Void

Marvel’s nightmare rotation of heroes offers constant surprises in the MCU’s grand return to form.
Ryley Salazar, Staff Writer
May 5, 2025
“Grand Theft Hamlet” Review: “To Be, or Not to Be” a Success

“Grand Theft Hamlet” Review: “To Be, or Not to Be” a Success

MUBI’s experimental documentary deserves a “5-star wanted level” for how criminally disappointing it is.
Ryley Salazar, Staff Writer
April 28, 2025
Yearning for the Mines (and a Better Movie): “A Minecraft Movie” Review

Yearning for the Mines (and a Better Movie): “A Minecraft Movie” Review

The long-awaited film adaptation of the beloved franchise is a massive box-office success but sets a bad precedent for future studio works.
Ryley Salazar, Staff Writer
April 14, 2025
Nothing Can Prepare You for the Absurdity of “Disney’s Snow White” (2025)

Nothing Can Prepare You for the Absurdity of “Disney’s Snow White” (2025)

The most recent in Disney’s catalog of “live-action remakes” is undeniably their most bizarre, but unexpectedly their most delightful.
Ryley Salazar, Staff Writer
March 24, 2025
Exploding in Laughter with “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie”

Exploding in Laughter with “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie”

Traditional 2D animation and classic “Looney Tunes” hijinks return in the latest entry of a beloved franchise.
Ryley Salazar, Staff Writer
March 17, 2025
Bong Joon-ho’s “Mickey 17” Falls Short of Prior Greatness

Bong Joon-ho’s “Mickey 17” Falls Short of Prior Greatness

Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho’s long awaited follow-up film is as daring as it is overambitious.
Ryley Salazar, Staff Writer
March 10, 2025
“Becoming Led Zeppelin” A Rockin’ Examination of Early Days of Iconic Band

“Becoming Led Zeppelin” A Rockin’ Examination of Early Days of Iconic Band

Led Zeppelin fans, you will not be disappointed. This documentary is worth a listen and watch.
Billy O’Brien, Podcaster
March 3, 2025
“Captain America: Brave New World” Couldn’t Even Save Itself: A Review

“Captain America: Brave New World” Couldn’t Even Save Itself: A Review

The only “brave” thing to come from Marvel Studios’ latest movie is their decision to release it.
Ryley Salazar, Staff Writer
February 24, 2025
A24’s “Y2K” Is More Nostalgic for the Past than Its Audience

A24’s “Y2K” Is More Nostalgic for the Past than Its Audience

A24’s under-radar release attempts to hide its inconsistencies behind a flashy, nostalgic aesthetic.
Ryley Salazar, Staff Writer
February 17, 2025
“The Beast” (2023) Is Coming For Us All

“The Beast” (2023) Is Coming For Us All

Bonello’s French film stuns in a dizzying, heady commentary regarding AI and what it means to be human.
Kate Stuck, Staff Writer
February 10, 2025
Troubled by Ambition: “The Brutalist” Review

Troubled by Ambition: “The Brutalist” Review

A24 and Director Brady Corbet create a tour de force that loses sight of its meaning.
Ryley Salazar, Staff Writer
February 3, 2025
“Gladiator II” Kills (and Not in a Good Way)

“Gladiator II” Kills (and Not in a Good Way)

Gladiator II commits the greatest sin of a historical action drama – it bores.
Kate Stuck, Staff Writer
December 9, 2024
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