Tag: film
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Paul Thomas Anderson: One Film After Another
A journey through one weekend with three Paul Thomas Anderson films.
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Nobody 2 takes the easy route
There are moments of inspiration here…not enough of that to make up for the predictable pabulum.
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The Naked Gun (2025) is competently unnecessary
The Naked Gun – 2025 offers a remake of the classic series, featuring Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin, Jr. The film embraces absurdist humor, though it lacks the sharpness of its predecessors. While some moments entertain, it fails to achieve the same iconic status, making rewatchability questionable. Overall, reactions vary among viewers.
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review & Analysis
The Fantastic Four: First Steps – 2025 Director Matt ShakmanScreenplay Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, Ian SpringerStarring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Julia Garner, Sarah Niles, Mark Gatiss, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, Ralph Ineson The cinematic history of The Fantastic Four is checkered, to say the least. When Roger Corman…
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The Waste of Talent in Eddington should be avoided
Eddington, directed by Ari Aster and featuring a notable cast, is criticized for its chaotic narrative and underutilization of talent, particularly Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal. Set in a small New Mexico town during COVID, it fails to effectively convey meaningful stories, resulting in a frustrating cinematic experience overall.
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M3GAN 2.0: Twists and Laughs in AI Horror Comedy
M3GAN 2.0, directed by Gerard Johnstone, shifts from horror to comedic action, featuring new AI antagonist AMELIA. Gemma advocates for AI regulation while caring for Cady, who desires to reconstitute M3GAN to combat AMELIA. The film offers unexpected twists and humor, outshining its predecessor, but lacks horror elements.
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28 Years Later – Memento Mortuorum
28 Years Later – 2025 Director Danny BoyleWriter Alex GarlandStarring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alfie Williams, Jack O’Connell, Ralph Fiennes For a zombie film, 28 Years later is strangely contemplative. The film is beautifully shot over Northumberland, U.K. and the soundtrack is equally propulsive and effective. The story centers around the Island of Lindisfarne. It…
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Hellboy: The Crooked Man is tame compared to earlier entries
Hellboy: The Crooked Man – 2024Director Brian TaylorScreenplay Christopher Golden, Mike Mignola, Brian TaylorStarring Jack Kesey, Jefferson White, Adeline Rudolph, Martin Bassindale, Joseph Marcell, Leah McNamara, Hannah Margetson The Hellboy franchise has bounced around plenty since Guillermo Del Toro first had the reigns 2004. The protagonist went from an unforgettable (Perlman) to memorable (Harbor) to…
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Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Review
“Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning” features Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt in a story intertwining previous narratives while facing an AI threat. Although the initial pacing is sluggish, the film delivers exhilarating action sequences in the second half. Despite being the weakest entry, it offers engaging moments for long-time fans.
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