This is a review of the spy movie, The Amateur.

‘The Amateur’ Movie Review: Can Revenge Heal Grief?

I consider James Hawes’ feature directorial debut, One Life, one of the most memorable films of its release year. Based on the director alone, expectations for his sophomore effort were already high. Add to that The Amateur being a spy thriller starring Rami Malek – whose career-best performance remains his …

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‘Freaky Tales’ Review: A Wild, Genre-Blending Tribute to ’80s Filmmaking

I’ve mentioned this countless times throughout my years of film criticism: not every movie needs to be narratively and thematically profound, impacting audiences so deeply with philosophical messages that their lives are forever changed. Cinema is, among many things, entertainment. So, it’s no surprise when films like Freaky Tales emerge, …

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Borderline Movie Review

‘Borderline’ Film Review: Samara Weaving and Ray Nicholson Shine in a Familiar yet Fun Thriller

Samara Weaving has become a recurring presence in horror, thriller, and action flicks with a touch of dark humor. From The Babysitter to Ready or Not, along with Guns Akimbo and Azrael, the Australian actress has cemented herself as a modern-day final girl, embracing roles that balance stylized violence and …

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‘Mickey 17’ Review: Robert Pattinson Shines in Bong Joon-ho’s Latest Genre-Bending Adventure

Bong Joon-ho is one of the most fascinating filmmakers of the century. From The Host to Parasite, not forgetting Snowpiercer or Okja, the writer-director jumps from genre to genre, blending distinct tones with remarkable balance and efficiency. Joon-ho fits into that special category of filmmakers who simply cannot make a …

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Captain America Movie Review

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Review: Anthony Mackie Deserves to Wield the Shield

The post-Endgame era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been inconsistent and marked by numerous production issues, so the fact that Captain America: Brave New World is yet another project affected by reshoots and multiple script revisions isn’t at all surprising. It only reinforces the general concern surrounding the …

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This is a review of the movie Presence.

‘Presence’ Review: The First Great Film of the Year

The art of cinema has room for all kinds of experiences, whether unusual blends of genres, unorthodox storytelling methods, or unique filming techniques. Steven Soderbergh (Traffic) is a pioneer of modern independent cinema, and his movies are often acclaimed precisely for their inventive or distinct perspective. Presence fits into the …

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‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’ Review: A Safe Bet That Lacks Lasting Impact

Starting a new cinephile year is always exciting, even knowing that January is far from being a particularly memorable month. In fact, even today, the first month of the year is often dubbed “dump January” precisely because it consists of 31 days studios don’t consider appealing or important for their …

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Wicked Movie Review

‘Wicked’ Review: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande-Butera Shine in a Riveting Musical Experience

It’s all too easy to get swept up in the exaggerated hype surrounding a highly anticipated blockbuster, especially these days when initial reactions to such films often take on a clickbait tone and are packed with buzzwords studios love to plaster on posters, trailers, and more. Directed by Jon M. …

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‘Flow’ Review: A Dialogue-Free Tale That Speaks Volumes

The theme of “artificial intelligence,” particularly in cinema and television, has been one of the most intense, controversial debates in recent years. As with most polarizing topics, opinions tend to be extreme and lack depth, creating opposing views of “AI is good” versus “AI is bad,” as if all uses …

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The Wild Robot Movie Review

‘The Wild Robot’ Review: Balancing Technology and Nature in a Powerful Story of Emotional Growth

DreamWorks Animation has always been regarded as the biggest rival to Disney/Pixar, but despite a few memorable sagas like Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, and Madagascar, the truth is that the studio has rarely delivered stand-alone original works with the same cultural impact as many of the latter’s movies. …

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‘Wolfs’ Review: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Endless, Entertaining Banter

Among all streaming services, Apple TV+ is the one that comes closest to the motto “quality over quantity.” Compared to Netflix, Max, Disney+, or Prime Video, the “apple network” doesn’t produce as much content – ugh, hate that word – but the average quality of its films and series is …

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