Lisa Frankenstein Review: A Violently Delightful Neon Gothic '80s Throwback
"Lisa Frankenstein" is an energetic, delightfully macabre production that might just be one of the most surprisingly entertaining of 2024.
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Mr. And Mrs. Smith Review: Reinvented Spies, Insufferable Relationship
Donald Glover and Maya Erskine kick butt and make out in the Amazon Prime TV remake "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," but the show is less electrifying than its stars.
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Argylle Review: A Lengthy And Overstuffed Caper From Matthew Vaughn
Matthew Vaughn's new spy caper "Argylle" gets lost in its own twists and fakeouts, leaving little for viewers to really care about.
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Presence Review: Soderbergh Succeeds With His Unsettling Take On The Haunted House
Steven Soderbergh's ghost story "Presence," told from the spirit's POV as it haunts a house, premiered at Sundance and stars Lucy Liu and Chris Sullivan.
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Ponyboi Review: A Gung-Ho Gangster Film With A Groundbreaking Hero
Starring River Gallo and Dylan O'Brien, Sundance's "Ponyboi" is a riveting crime film that faithfully portrays an intersex character on the big screen.
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Love Me Review: Kristen Stewart And Steven Yeun's WALL-E Riff Doesn't Take Off
Sam and Andy Zuchero's "Love Me" is ambitious and creatively-shot, but gaps in logic make it hard to empathize with the characters.
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Masters Of The Air Review: A Tepid World War II Drama
For World War II enthusiasts, "Masters of the Air" will probably be a hit. But viewers with less of a draw to the period may find it harder to connect with.
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Freaky Tales Review: Pedro Pascal Headlines Unbalanced Oakland Underdog Story
From "Captain Marvel" directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, "Freaky Tales" is a fun, confident anthology movie about Oakland underdogs. It premiered at Sundance.
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Echo Review: The Latest Victim Of Superhero Fatigue
"Echo" is made with more care than any Marvel project of late, but at this point in the ongoing saga, that alone is not enough to get us back on board.
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The Beekeeper Review: The Buzz Isn't Great
Jason Statham floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee in David Ayer's otherwise horribly bland and rote new action film, "The Beekeeper."
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Mean Girls Review: Reneé Rapp Slays As Regina George In Otherwise Charmless Remake
The original "Mean Girls" shook the world when it premiered in 2004. The 2024 musical remake can't measure up, but Reneé Rapp kills it as the new Regina George.
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True Detective: Night Country Review - New Case, New Nightmares
"True Detective: Night Country" is a spellbinding, beautifully dark drama that stands on its own, and is likely one of the best TV series we'll see all year.
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Night Swim Review: Time To Get Out Of The Pool
There are traces of a better movie in "Night Swim," and as bad movies go, it's not offensively bad. But you can safely skip this.
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The 10 Best Dateline Episodes Ranked
Dateline NBC has reported dozens of horrifying and fascinating true crime sagas over the years. These are the best episodes of the show, ranked.
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All Of Us Strangers Review: A Heartrending Tale Of Grief, Loneliness, And Love
Andrew Haigh's "All of Us Strangers" grapples with grief, loss, and loneliness in a profound way, tackling its themes while avoiding trite narrative devices.
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Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom Review: Soggy Sequel That Sinks Without A Trace
"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" is far from the disaster that some predicted, but James Wan's DC superhero sequel still sinks more than it swims.
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The Color Purple Review: Songs In The Key Of Life
Blitz Bazawule takes a stab at the musical version of "The Color Purple." The 2023 musical has plenty of drama, music, and dancing, but it doesn't all cohere.
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Rebel Moon: Part One Review - Zack Snyder's Take On Star Wars Is Fun, But Not Perfect
Zack Snyder's Netflix space western "Rebel Moon" might be imitating "Star Wars" and "Seven Samurai," but it's so bold that it has to be seen to be believed.
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Percy Jackson And The Olympians Review: A Heroic Coming-Of-Age Tale
Disney's "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" has unmistakable promise, adapting the Rick Riordan books into a likable, energetic fantasy series.
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The Iron Claw Review: An Emotional Body Slam
Zac Efron plays the cursed wrestler Kevin Von Erich in Sean Durkin's "The Iron Claw," an A24 release about the most tragic family in wrestling history.
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Maestro Review: A Work Of Pure Showmanship
Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan command the screen in "Maestro," a powerful and visually astonishing Netflix biopic about composer Leonard Bernstein.
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Poor Things Review: Emma Stone Shines In A Feminist Take On Frankenstein
With "Poor Things," Yorgos Lanthimos reunites with "The Favourite" star Emma Stone for a new fantastical, arch, feminist riff on "Frankenstein."
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American Fiction Review: Jeffrey Wright Excels In One Of The Year's Best
Cord Jefferson's exceptional directorial debut, "American Fiction," features a dazzling performance from Jeffrey Wright and some sharp satire.
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Wonka Review: Paul King And Timothée Chalamet Stick The Landing
Paul King's confectionary prequel "Wonka" is nowhere near as bad as the previews look - in fact, it's a joy, in no small part thanks to Timothée Chalamet.
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Leave The World Behind Review: Another Netflix Fumble
"Leave the World Behind" would have been better without its many twists and turns that ultimately leaves the viewer out of patience.
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The Artful Dodger Review: Hulu Brings The Pickpocket Back In Solid New Drama
The Artful Dodger, played magnificently by Thomas Brodie-Sangster, rules the screen in his new Australian medical drama series, now streaming on Hulu.
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Godzilla Minus One Review: The Blockbuster We Needed
Cheaper, meaner, and more complicated than the American "MonsterVerse" titles, the new Japanese film "Godzilla Minus One" is a satisfying, fearsome blockbuster.
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