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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
The latest MonsterVerse movie delivers on the action, but not much else.
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Nate Richard
Reeling Backward: Going Places (1974)
Seen as a scampy sex comedy back in its day, this French film that made Gérard Depardieu a star may just be the most misogynistic film I've ever seen.
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Christopher Lloyd
Out of the Blue
This flaccid film noir from Neil LaBute wants to evoke the allure of timeless classics like "The Postman Always Rings Twice." But it lacks any sense of…
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Christopher Lloyd
The Strangers: Chapter 1
Trilogy kickoff is thin and can't attain a win.
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Alec Toombs
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
Kids will enjoy this affable superhero sequel, even if parents check their phones
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Adam Aasen
Fearless Oscar predictions 2024
It'll be less Barben and mostly Heimer this Sunday as "Oppenheimer" is poised to dominate the Academy Awards. Check out our complete picks …
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Christopher Lloyd
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Reeling Backward: Empire of the Sun (1987)
Steven Spielberg's most underappreciated film is still an emotional wallop, as a boy navigates POW life during World War II, desperately trying to find…
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Christopher Lloyd
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Everyone Is Going To Die
Two masked strangers. One twisted lesson. No one is safe.
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Caine Gardner
The Psychology of The Purge
"The Forever Purge" opens up on July 2 and Adam Aasen examines the psychology behind the popular horror/thriller franchise, which has spawned six movies
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Adam Aasen
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Reeling Backward: Terms of Endearment (1983)
A rather atypical Best Picture winner, this look at the complicated relationship between mother and daughter is notable for bucking conventions rather…
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Christopher Lloyd
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
"They blew it (the franchise) up! G-- damn you... G-- DAMN YOU ALL TO HELL!!!"
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Adam Aasen
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Reeling Backward: Gigi (1958)
A gorgeous and colorful Parisian romp, though the musical that won the 1958 Oscar for Best Picture hasn't aged particularly well, especially in its…
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Christopher Lloyd
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