Tag: film
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Pull the plug on MORTAL KOMBAT II
MORTAL KOMBAT II is completely unnecessary, offers the audience absolutely nothing unique and could very well be the death knell for the franchise.
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THRASH a cliche-filled joke
SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYThe town of Annieville, South Carolina is about to be impacted by a massive category 5 hurricane coming off the Atlantic Ocean. A young woman, Dakota (played by Whitney Peak), is living by herself and being looked after by her uncle Dale (Djimon Hounsou) due to her parents’ recent demise. Working hours away,…
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OVER YOUR DEAD BODY campy, bloody fun
Writers Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher take ultra-relatable themes such as nagging, pet peeves and lack of appreciation and turns a fun premise into an irreverent comedy that will have legs long after it leaves theaters.
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MICHAEL a mesmerizing look at MJ, psychology
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 hit the stage. He secures a few local gigs which…
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BUSBOYS a comedy but without the comedy
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.
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ROOMMATES harkens 90’s comedies in the best way
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 will provide a big pool of classmates to chose from.…
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Charm, laughs aplenty in YOU, ME & TUSCANY
“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.”
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THE AI DOC a call to action for both sides
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 gain, the future is both exciting and bleak. With that…
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WAR MACHINE starts strong, peters out
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, he’s determined to keep his promise to his younger brother…
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TWO PROSECUTORS packed with power
“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.”
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