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'Longlegs' falls short
“Longlegs,” starring Nicholas Cage and Maika Monroe, quickly became one of the most talked about films of the summer and earned the title of the highest-grossing indie-horror project in the last 10...
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'Deadpool & Wolverine' excels in superhero storytelling
Ryan Reynolds is back, along with beloved Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman, for their characters’ Marvel Cinematic Universe debuts in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” One of the most highly anticipated blockbusters of the summer,...
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Dev Patel shines in 'Monkey Man'
Vengeful and heart-pounding, “Monkey Man” cinematizes intensely rhythmic combat sequences that immerse the viewer in a narrative where revenge is spoken through violent retribution rather than verbal communication. Dev Patel, who wrote...
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Guadagnino's 'Challengers' excels in combining sports and romance
Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” was released in theaters on April 26, 2024, and has grossed $15 million over the course of opening weekend alone. The movie takes viewers through the life of ex-tennis...
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Emma Stone shines in 'Poor Things'
“Poor Things,” which recently won four Oscars including Best Actress for Emma Stone’s exceptional performance, is a peculiar and comedic retelling of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.” Bella Baxter, played by Stone, is a...
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'Dune: Part Two' excels in visuals and performances
“Dune: Part Two” blasted into movie theaters on March 1, 2024 and continues the story of the first “Dune” film, which was released in 2021. The first “Dune” can be succinctly summarized...
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'Kung Fu Panda 4' is a disappointing return to the Valley of Peace
Skadoosh. That’s the word that every audience member wanted to hear when they walked into Mike Mitchell’s “Kung Fu Panda 4.” A cacophony of college students, young children and parents entered the...
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'Bob Marley: One Love' lacks crucial storylines
It’s no secret that there’s been a substantial influx in musical biopics in Hollywood. In the past decade, audiences haven’t been able to go a year without another beloved artist getting their...
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'Lisa Frankenstein' offers a witty take on the classic Frankenstein tale
“Lisa Frankenstein,” written by Diablo Cody, brings the 1980s back from the dead in a spoof of the quintessential Frankenstein story. The movie stars Lisa Swallows (Kathryn Newton), a misunderstood teen girl...
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'Argylle' bombs at the box office
This past week saw the release of “Kingsman” director Matthew Vaughn’s newest spy film, “Argylle.” The movie follows a spy novelist, Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard), as she gets thrust into the...