- MICHAEL a mesmerizing look at MJ, psychology
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYIn a two-bedroom home in Gary, Indiana, a steel worker realizes his musically-talented sons could be the family’s ticket out. The mentally and physically abusive Joe Jackson (played by Colman Domingo) pushes the kids beyond decency so they’re ready when it’s time to…
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- BUSBOYS a comedy but without the comedy
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Like when a sports team assembles a super roster but falls short of a championship, BUSBOYS is a great example of how two hilarious comics can still fall flat despite combining powers.
- ROOMMATES harkens 90’s comedies in the best way
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYWhen socially-awkward high school senior Devon (played by Sadie Sandler) graduates, she’s eager to get to college so she can start fresh. The naive teenager is desperate for a best friend that’s not her younger brother Alex (Aidan Langford) and figures Walton University…
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- Charm, laughs aplenty in YOU, ME & TUSCANY
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“Director Kat Coiro delivers a sweet, charming and hilarious film here and, if you love the genre, YOU, ME & TUSCANY is not to be missed.”
- THE AI DOC a call to action for both sides
by Gover
SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYWith tools like ChatGPT, Siri, Claude and Gemini in the palm of our hands, artificial intelligence is already present in everyday life. But, with big corporations and every government on the planet trying to maximize AI for their own financial, influential and geopolitical…
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- WAR MACHINE starts strong, peters out
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYMoments after a pair of military brothers meet up to fix a stranded humvee, the entire convoy is ambushed by Taliban insurgents. The older brother (played by Alan Ritchson) survives only to wake up to the horror of the aftermath. Despite his loss,…
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- TWO PROSECUTORS packed with power
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“Having filmed his scenes when he was 79 years old, the acting ability exhibited here makes you wish Filippenko had been discovered by American audiences decades ago.”
- Beetz is a bad ass but THEY WILL KILL YOU misses the mark
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYWhile fleeing from their abusive father, Asia Reeves (played by Zazie Beetz) is trying to protect her younger sister Maria (Myha’la) but he tracks them down at a local convenience store. In a moment of panic, Asia runs away and leaves Maria to…
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- THE FORBIDDEN CITY a fun, adrenaline-filled ride
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If you love the JOHN WICK series, you’ll love THE FORBIDDEN CITY.
- The Bride: A Masterpiece or The Worst Film Ever?
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Gyllenhaal’s The Bride Is a Brain Attack You Won’t Want to Survive
- Protect yourself from seeing PROTECTOR
by Gover
“PROTECTOR is what happens when you give an amateur filmmaker a Hollywood budget.”
- Elvis doc EPiC recovers to become truly epic
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“Being able to witness Elvis’s joy brings the audience joy, and that’s the true hero of EPiC.”
- PWHL doc not to be missed
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Good documentaries teach you something. Great documentaries prompt you to action. THE INAUGURAL SEASON OF THE PWHL makes you want the league in your city.
- GOAT better than expected
by Gover
If you have a young athlete in your family, this is must-see as it has the potential to make a lasting impression and a lifelong memory for them.
- CRIME 101 outstanding example of caper genre
by Gover
This is how you write a script. This is how you execute a caper. This is the quality of film we want in the theaters during the first part of the year. CRIME 101 is a winner.
- The Moment Lets Charli XCX Laugh at the Machine
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Two things can be true at the same time. There’s no better way to describe pop sensation Charli XCX. She’s authentically underground and a commercially successful icon. That coexistence is on full display in her mockumentary The Moment from A24. The heavily meta movie follows…
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- Luc Besson’s DRACULA a great addition to vampire genre
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYPrince Vladimir of Wallachia (played by Caleb Landry Jones) heads out to lead his people to victory in the war against the Ottomans. After the battle, he’s told by a servant that the caravan of his beloved wife, Elisabeta (Zoë Bleu), was attacked…
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- Momoa, Bautista lift up WRECKING CREW
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“It’s a little longer than it needs to be and some of the action sequences (notably the fist fight between the two leads) are pure filler and feel more like obligations than story servers.”
- Breathnach magnetic in SHELTER
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This is a good time at the theater. But, when you throw Breathnach’s charisma, depth and connection into the mix, SHELTER gets elevated into a “must-see.”
- Buckle up! GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE is a weird ride
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYWhen a time traveling man from the future (played by Sam Rockwell) comes to present day Los Angeles, he knows he has a flash drive, a world-saving quest and a diner full of patrons at his disposal to complete his mission. This is…
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- MERCY surprises as January release
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYIn the year 2029, LAPD Detective Chris Raven (played by Chris Pratt) is put on trial for killing his wife in the kitchen of their home earlier that day. In an effort to expedite the justice system, Los Angeles has created the Mercy…
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- GREENLAND 2 should’ve left well enough alone
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SPOILER-ALERT PLOT SUMMARYSet just six months after the conclusion of 2020’s GREENLAND, John Garrity (Gerard Butler) and his family are among the Clarke Impact survivors living the best lives they can, on what supplies they have, in a military bunker in Greenland. Garrity, a professional…
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- Don’t sleep on WE BURY THE DEAD
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYWhile on a business trip, the husband of physiotherapist Ava Newman (played by Daisy Ridley) is among those lost by an accidental toxic explosion in the Indian Ocean. When she can’t get a hold of him, Ava enlists as a clean up crew…
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- Fiennes rescues BONE TEMPLE
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYPicking up right where the 2025’s 28 YEARS LATER left off, the Jimmy’s have captured Spike (played by Alfie Williams) and he’s forced into a battle to the death with a member of the gang. Fearful, but realizing there’s no way out, he…
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- Claire Foy brilliant in H IS FOR HAWK
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYWhen their dad suddenly passes away, college professor Helen Macdonald (played by Claire Foy) goes through some old photo albums and is struck by images of them with falcons, parrots and hawks. In an attempt to keep their father’s memory alive, they decide…
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- FIRE AND ASH continues AVATAR hallmarks but adds nothing
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYFollowing the events of the second movie, the Sully family is currently hiding out with the Metkayina clan in a desperate attempt to lay down some roots. Jake (portrayed by Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) are still mourning the loss of their…
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- Seyfried steals THE HOUSEMAID
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYMillie Calloway (played by Sydney Sweeney) desperately needs a job to help absolve her mysterious, troubled past. That search leads her to the house of Nina Winchester (Amanda Seyfried) who’s looking for a live-in housekeeper to keep up with her husband Andrew (Brandon…
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- IS THIS THING ON? a raw look at marriage, divorce
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYAfter many years married to each other, Alex (played by Will Arnett) and Tess Novak (Laura Dern) have decided to split up. As to not disrupt their traditional get togethers, they’ve managed to keep it from their closest friends but the time has…
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- JAY KELLY packs an emotional, reflective punch
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYThrough the death of a mentor, highly decorated and universally-adored actor Jay Kelly (played by George Clooney) starts to wonder if his career in Hollywood was worth missing out on his kids’ lives. Meanwhile, his youngest daughter, Daisy (Grace Edwards), is heading to…
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- THE RUNNING MAN a cheesy remake… but oh so fun!
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYIn desperate need of medication for his ailing two-year old daughter, Ben Richards (played by Glen Powell) decides to be a contestant on The Running Man, a reality game show in which everyday Americans help The Hunters track contestants down within 30 days.…
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- Crowe award-worthy in NUREMBERG
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYWith Adolf Hitler dead, Supreme Commander of the Air Force Hermann Göring (played by Russell Crowe) is the highest-ranking government leader of Nazi Germany. Curiously, he purposely drives into a crowd of allied soldiers and surrenders. Once in prison, Göring meets Dr. Douglas…
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- STITCH HEAD is the new Halloween-season classic
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STITCH HEAD is this generation’s Halloween classic.
- BUGONIA will keep you guessing until the end
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYWhen cousins Teddy and Don (played by Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis, respectively) are left alone caring for their hospitalized comatose mother, they embrace a conspiracy theory that suggests certain people are actually aliens sent to Earth to control the human race. Through…
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- Tonatiuh has award glow in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYPolitical prisoner Valentín (played by Diego Luna) has his daily routine upended when the prison system throws a window dresser accused of public indecency, Molina (Tonatiuh), into his cell. Trying to make conversation, the flamboyant movie lover begins to share about his favorite…
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- JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME is the doc you didn’t know you needed
by Gover
You can feel the loss, even 30+ years later, by his friends, colleagues and family members… and you feel it for all the right reasons.
- Dwayne Johnson at his best in THE SMASHING MACHINE
by Gover
For almost two decades, Johnson has basically played himself in movies. But, in THE SMASHING MACHINE, he has control, depth and a more diverse acting range than anything he’s shown before.
- ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER ripe with low hanging fruit
by Gover
The best political films are commentaries on American life. ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER is closer to a pandering agenda movie than it is a commentary.
- Vedder the angle, curing EB the cause in MATTER OF TIME
by Gover
MATTER OF TIME tells a highly-effective story through the eyes of the EB community who are far better human beings than you or I will ever be.
- McCartney stars but Neville triumphs in MAN ON THE RUN
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYAfter the Beatles split up in 1970, there was immense pressure on Paul McCartney to figure out what was next. After all, he’s played music with John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr since he was a teenager. Now he was over 30,…
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- SPINAL TAP II is everything legacy sequels should be
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This is how legacy sequels should be done: in a theater, with like-minded audience members who have nostalgia for the original.
- THE LONG WALK is not to be missed (for some)
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THE LONG WALK is a hyper-intense illustration of personality and desperation that some audience members will not be ready for.
- THE THREESOME is your new all-time favorite rom com
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If you’re a sucker for a rom com, welcome to your new all-time favorite.
- SKETCH is the surprise of 2025
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Grab the kids and grandkids and find time to go to the theater. SKETCH deserves more attention than it’ll probably get.
- Amazon should’ve left WAR OF THE WORLDS in 2020
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Solid attempt to bring the H.G. Wells’ 1898 classic novel up to date but with bad execution and even worse release timing.
- IN THE LOST LANDS should’ve stayed lost
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYIn a dystopian Earth, a witch named Gray Alys (played by Milla Jovovich) is visited by The Queen (Amara Okereke) who is looking to buy the power of a werewolf within the week. In need of a hunter, Gray Alys enlists Lost Lands…
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- Rihanna better have Paramount’s money after SMURFS
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYEvery Smurf is named after whatever they’re known for. No Name Smurf (voiced by James Corden) is tired of not having found “his thing” yet and approaches Papa Smurf (John Goodman) on what he needs to do in order to earn a name.…
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- Everyone who needs to see EDDINGTON won’t
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The film shows us — if we’re listening — that we’re all human with real struggles, real sacrifices and real mistakes. It’s a shame that the people who need to see EDDINGTON, won’t.
- SUPERMAN restores hope to DC movies
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A superhero movie is at its best when it has those things but also has a degree of empathy and emotion attached to the different storylines or arcs. SUPERMAN is one of those.
- HEADS OF STATE is a fun flight of fancy
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There have been several Marvel or Star Wars projects, for example, that would’ve benefited from being feature-length films instead of forced episodic chapters. HEADS OF STATE is the opposite.
- F1® THE MOVIE grand in scope, cliche in execution
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SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYWashed up race car driver Sonny Hayes (played by Brad Pitt) is given another chance to get behind the wheel when long-time friend — and former competitor — Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardeem) persuades him to be the second driver on his APXGP Formula…
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