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Wasteman
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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It’s brutal in its depiction of the life inside, yet the performances turned in by leads David Jonsson and Tom Blyth make it all the more effective, as we watch what plays out.
Posted Feb 15, 2026
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Crime 101
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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The real standout performance is Halle Berry, who once again shows just how valuable she can be when put in the right position to deliver.
Posted Feb 11, 2026
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Saipan
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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As a curious bit of history for someone not all that familiar, Saipan was quite an effective portrayal of the costs of seeing a war between men.
Posted Feb 10, 2026
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7/10
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The Rip
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Sure, the resolution is pretty standard, but this brings out some of the best of what Carnahan has proved to be able to deliver when he’s working in serious mode.
Posted Feb 09, 2026
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4/10
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Grizzly Night
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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The messaging is at least reasonably clear, even if tragedies are seen on both sides, given what happened to grizzly bears following this event. I just wish the film were a bit more polished.
Posted Feb 09, 2026
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6/10
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Moses the Black
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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I liked how this urban drama tried to incorporate the story of this gang leader from biblical times. It’s a bold move that only has so much budget-wise to pull off.
Posted Feb 09, 2026
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6/10
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The Wrecking Crew
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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There is far too much chaos on normal streets and freeways not to consider the collateral damage at play, and yet the film’s tone is very much in line with an ’80s brand of action movie, despite being shot like a modern film.
Posted Feb 09, 2026
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6/10
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Solo Mio
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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The film never strays far from being sweet on its own terms, and it’s a breezy watch for those looking for an old-fashioned rom-com rooted in familiar story beats.
Posted Feb 09, 2026
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5/10
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Dracula
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Outside of a couple of inspired sequences and a fun performance from Christoph Waltz as Van Helsing, those wanting a blood-soaked horror film or a more modern, knowing take on the material will be left disappointed.
Posted Feb 09, 2026
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Wuthering Heights
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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For whatever inherent issues that may present for purists, it doesn’t diminish how much of a visual feast this film is, combining gorgeous cinematography and art design with deeply emotional performances.
Posted Feb 09, 2026
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3/5
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Tow
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Tow may feel a bit too standard as the sort of human story that it is trying to tell, but one still can’t help but see the triumph that comes from Byrne giving her all.
Posted Feb 07, 2026
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A Life Illuminated
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Given the really cool looks at life underwater that are rarely seen, let alone the experience of learning about the fascinating life of Dr. Widder, A Life Illuminated is the sort of documentary one hopes for.
Posted Feb 07, 2026
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Steal Away
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Steal Away brings together a wide variety of elements that left me continually unsure where it would go next... this is a bold effort with compelling visuals and strong performances from its young stars.
Posted Feb 06, 2026
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Mockbuster
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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At a time when the home releases of major tentpole films rarely have the large assortment of extras to detail the filmmaking process, it’s quite a treat to watch an exploration of what it means to have a director work on a "6-day special" for The Asylum.
Posted Feb 06, 2026
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Shelter
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Not breaking a ton of new ground, but functioning well as a more low-key and introspective version of a standard "Statham beat ‘em up movie," fans of the action star do not need to hide from Shelter.
Posted Jan 28, 2026
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9/10
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The Musical
(2026)
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Scott Menzel
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The Musical is a film I honestly never thought would be made today.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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Send Help
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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The results are quite fun, as the dark comedy permeates, with a gleeful Raimi sitting back and letting both lead actors get their hands dirty.
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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9/10
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Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
(2026)
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Scott Menzel
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I do not think there will be a funnier film this year than Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass. The laughs are nonstop, and I genuinely cannot remember the last time I laughed this hard in a movie theater.
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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7/510
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The Invite
(2026)
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Scott Menzel
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The Invite is yet another impressive showcase of Olivia Wilde’s talent as both a filmmaker and actress.
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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9/10
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Josephine
(2026)
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Scott Menzel
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Josephine is a film that feels nearly flawless in its execution. It is perfectly paced, brilliantly written and acted, and directed with a level of passion and emotional honesty that is impossible to ignore.
Posted Jan 24, 2026
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8/10
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Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story
(2026)
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Scott Menzel
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Consistently entertaining and surprisingly profound, Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story is a must-see that truly offers a little something for everyone.
Posted Jan 24, 2026
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Mercy
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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The concept at play is realized well enough... and those willing to check it out in 3D will get what they paid for. However, stripping away the bells and whistles leaves little to have mercy for.
Posted Jan 21, 2026
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Greenland 2: Migration
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Whether or not one wants to thematically sync the state of the world with the state of things in reality, Greenland 2: Migration gets down to brass tax and delivers what’s essential for a film like this.
Posted Jan 13, 2026
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Audiences get white-knuckle thrills as well as enough meat on the bone for them and a rage-infected zombie to chew on.
Posted Jan 13, 2026
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Primate
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Primate works on these…primal levels. It’s well-constructed suspense rooted in the notion of a family member turning bad for unfortunate yet understandable reasons.
Posted Jan 06, 2026
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8/10
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Reflection in a Dead Diamond
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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It’s a wild ride for anyone looking for something far out and dazzling.
Posted Dec 26, 2025
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7/10
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Belén
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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What the film may lack in subtlety, it gains in reiterating important topics, especially when considering the routes other countries have taken to alter their history.
Posted Dec 26, 2025
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7/10
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Father Mother Sister Brother
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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It’s not unambitious, as Jarmusch is too great a filmmaker not to use minimalism to his advantage, but the fascination here lies in how quietly human each of these three stories is.
Posted Dec 26, 2025
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8/10
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No Other Choice
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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It’s impressive work. Add to that a variety of memorable sequences and imagery, and it appears the choices made by Park are once again in line with how he succeeds at his best.
Posted Dec 26, 2025
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7/10
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The Testament of Ann Lee
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Yes, this is a story full of pain, with a deliberate pace that really emphasizes specific challenges, but I can still approve of the initiative on display nonetheless.
Posted Dec 26, 2025
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6/10
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Song Sung Blue
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Even if the film never really escapes the feeling of thinking the documentary would be better time spent, I can’t say the sweetness of Song Sung Blue didn’t ultimately win me over.
Posted Dec 26, 2025
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Anaconda
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Anaconda ultimately wins me over because of how many laughs it lands, and how much the film feels like more than just Sony execs throwing darts at a board and seeing what sticks.
Posted Dec 24, 2025
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6/10
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The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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There’s an oddball innocence that hasn’t been lost with this wacky animated creation, which brings me joy.
Posted Dec 19, 2025
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8/10
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The Perfect Neighbor
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Fascinating and devastating in equal measures, not a great neighbor, but an excellent documentary.
Posted Dec 19, 2025
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7/10
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Zodiac Killer Project
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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As a sort of meta-commentary complete with additional tangents and a sense of humor, this is the sort of strange experiment that worked out quite well.
Posted Dec 19, 2025
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5/10
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Anniversary
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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This is essentially an exploitation film more than anything.
Posted Dec 19, 2025
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7/10
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The Mastermind
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Even if it were just a lark, the enjoyable performances and jazzy score by Rob Mazurek do plenty to satisfy the audience.
Posted Dec 19, 2025
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7/10
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Left-Handed Girl
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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As it stands, this is undoubtedly a well-assembled feature with solid work coming from the young/non-professional performers. And being left-handed myself, I hope this girl goes on to great things.
Posted Dec 19, 2025
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7/10
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Is This Thing On?
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Showing that not every effort needs to take it all the way to the moon and back, Is This Thing On? is slight but affecting.
Posted Dec 19, 2025
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The Housemaid
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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With enough professionalism on display to slightly elevate this type of film from others, it’s perhaps not the strongest in its class, but she gets the job done.
Posted Dec 16, 2025
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Avatar: Fire and Ash
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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With reports that Avatar: Fire and Ash may just as well be one of the most expensive movies ever made, given all that’s accomplished, it’s just as well that it plays like a movie that should absolutely wear that stat with pride.
Posted Dec 16, 2025
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Ella McCay
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Alas, it’s hard not to feel as though the 85-year-old director ends up seeming a bit out of his depth as far as crafting a more meaningful story, let alone one so directly focused on the plight of a young, female lieutenant governor.
Posted Dec 11, 2025
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Silent Night, Deadly Night
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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I wasn’t prepared for a slasher flick with more tricks up its sleeves than usual, let alone a fine handle on how to let us in on the psyche of our lead character, and yet still find surprises in the story throughout. Suffice it to say, this movie slays.
Posted Dec 10, 2025
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7/10
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A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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I give plenty of credit for the film’s ability to have me swept up in the moment, but it just doesn’t quite knock it out of the park.
Posted Dec 10, 2025
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4/10
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Nuremberg
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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The film does its best to approximate a solid legal thriller built around the Nuremberg trials. Still, it certainly pales in comparison to other classics, let alone the standards needed to make a movie like this more compelling.
Posted Dec 10, 2025
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8/10
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Sirāt
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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With strong work from López and the non-professional actors making up most of this cast, I appreciated all the effort that went into fully realizing this unique tale.
Posted Dec 10, 2025
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8/10
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Sentimental Value
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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It’s exciting to have both a veteran like Skarsgård and someone still in their relative breakout period like Reinsve, both delivering career-best work here in roles that are complex but not flashy.
Posted Dec 10, 2025
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6/10
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Rental Family
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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This is what amounts to ultimately a nice movie, dependent on what Fraser is able to do as an actor in dramatic mode. He has the default face of someone you know means well, and if it collapses, you can’t help but sympathize with the man.
Posted Dec 10, 2025
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6/10
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Hamnet
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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There are plenty of worthwhile factors that explain why the film is resonating more strongly with others. One is Buckley’s undeniably outstanding performance.
Posted Dec 10, 2025
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Five Nights at Freddy's 2
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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It would just be a relief to be able to play along rather than continually see these efforts as instant kills.
Posted Dec 05, 2025
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