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1 day ago
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The Mouse Trap review parasitic IP horror gives birth to slasher Mickey Mouse

The article critiques the film 'The Mouse Trap' as a poorly executed slasher that fails to effectively utilize its Disney-inspired premise. [ more ]
New York Post
1 week ago
LA Dodgers

Eric Roberts rips Julia Roberts' acting skills in beloved 80's classic: 'Nobody's great in that movie'

Eric Roberts openly criticized his sister Julia's performance in 'Steel Magnolias,' suggesting it was overacted and didn't showcase her true talent. [ more ]
Roger Ebert
1 week ago
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TIFF 2024: Conclave, Relay, The Assessment | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Subjectivity in film critique is emphasized, with 'Conclave' being viewed as both enjoyable and torturous by different critics. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
Film

Nutcrackers review Ben Stiller finds little joy in middling Christmas comedy

David Gordon Green's latest film 'Nutcrackers' attempts to evoke 80s comedies but ultimately fails to deliver, showcasing a troubling turn in his directorial career. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
Film

Nutcrackers review Ben Stiller finds little joy in middling Christmas comedy

David Gordon Green's latest film 'Nutcrackers' attempts to evoke 80s comedies but ultimately fails to deliver, showcasing a troubling turn in his directorial career. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Film

Nutcrackers review Ben Stiller finds little joy in middling Christmas comedy

David Gordon Green's latest film 'Nutcrackers' attempts to evoke 80s comedies but ultimately fails to deliver, showcasing a troubling turn in his directorial career. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Film

Nutcrackers review Ben Stiller finds little joy in middling Christmas comedy

David Gordon Green's latest film 'Nutcrackers' attempts to evoke 80s comedies but ultimately fails to deliver, showcasing a troubling turn in his directorial career. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
LA Kings

Keanu Reeves at 60: from surfer dude to action hero, his 20 best films ranked!

Keanu Reeves' performances in diverse roles show his range despite criticism, contributing significantly to various films, often in unconventional ways. [ more ]
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6 months ago
Film

You'll believe a radioactive dinosaur can shoot fire': readers' picks for the 2024 Oscars

Da'Vine Joy Randolph's performance in The Holdovers elevated the film significantly.
Society of the Snow handles sensitive topics like cannibalism respectfully. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
LA Kings

Keanu Reeves at 60: from surfer dude to action hero, his 20 best films ranked!

Keanu Reeves' performances in diverse roles show his range despite criticism, contributing significantly to various films, often in unconventional ways. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Film

You'll believe a radioactive dinosaur can shoot fire': readers' picks for the 2024 Oscars

Da'Vine Joy Randolph's performance in The Holdovers elevated the film significantly.
Society of the Snow handles sensitive topics like cannibalism respectfully. [ more ]
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Kotaku
1 month ago
Film

Quentin Tarantino Won't Watch Toy Story 4, Says Previous Film Had 'Perfect' Ending

Quentin Tarantino considers Toy Story 3 a perfect conclusion and has no interest in Toy Story 4. [ more ]
Time Out London
4 weeks ago
NYC real estate

A house has gone up for sale from the Notting Hill street in 'Love Actually'

'Love Actually' has aged poorly but still maintains its status as a classic film despite its flaws.
A notable property related to 'Love Actually' is on the market in Notting Hill. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Digital life

These Are Our Favorite Movies From 1999. What Are Yours?

1999 produced groundbreaking films that explored complex themes of identity and colonialism, exemplified by 'Being John Malkovich' and 'Beau Travail'. [ more ]
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1 month ago
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The Crow review unfathomably awful goth remake

The Crow 2.0 is a poorly executed remake, failing to honor the original's essence and storyline, resulting in a profoundly disappointing film. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
Boston

Review | Damon and (Casey) Affleck sputter in 'The Instigators'

The Instigators receives mixed reviews as a Boston movie with a high rating but falls short as a regular movie with a low rating of 1.5 stars. [ more ]
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1 month ago
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The Crow review unfathomably awful goth remake

The Crow 2.0 is a poorly executed remake, failing to honor the original's essence and storyline, resulting in a profoundly disappointing film. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
Boston

Review | Damon and (Casey) Affleck sputter in 'The Instigators'

The Instigators receives mixed reviews as a Boston movie with a high rating but falls short as a regular movie with a low rating of 1.5 stars. [ more ]
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Inverse
1 month ago
OMG science

'Alien: Romulus' Pushes the Sci-Fi Franchise in a Refreshing New Direction

Alien: Romulus attempts to revitalize the franchise by focusing on a younger cast and their more nightmarish struggles compared to older characters. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Writing

Walk on the weird side: Tim Burton's movies ranked!

Burton's Dumbo remake fails to capture the charm of the original, weighed down by modern anxieties over circus themes.
Burton's style often clashes with mainstream demands, resulting in films that lack emotional depth in favor of visual spectacle. [ more ]
Inverse
1 month ago
Film

The Biggest Sci-Fi Thriller of the Year Commits Hollywood's Worst Franchise Sin

Alien: Romulus revives the franchise's roots with innovative horror elements but struggles with modern franchise demands. [ more ]
https://www.rogerebert.com/
4 months ago
Writing

Force of Nature: The Dry 2 movie review (2024) | Roger Ebert

Film critic enjoys exploring new films like 'The Dry'
'Force of Nature: The Dry 2' fails to achieve the depth and connection of its predecessor [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
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The American Society of Magical Negroes review should satire be this polite?

Satirical film falls short in tackling race and representation issues. [ more ]
www.npr.org
7 months ago
Web design

We try to untangle 'Madame Web' : Pop Culture Happy Hour

Dakota Johnson stars in Madame Web
Film critiques questioned [ more ]
The New York Sun
2 months ago
New York City

Critic Philip Lopate, With Inviting Brio and Gentle Insistence, Celebrates 'Art House Cinema'

Critique of classic films from a modern lens. [ more ]
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