2020 gave us several powerful movies about the black experience, and few were more thought-provoking than One Night in Miami.
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Movie Reviews Editor's Picks
One Night in Miami Review
2020 gave us several powerful movies about the black experience, and few were more thought-provoking than One Night in Miami.
0 0Post a Comment »Sound of Metal Review
Sound of Metal may be the best movie about the deaf experience since Children of a Lesser God.
4 0Sound of Metal may be the best movie about the deaf experience since Children of a Lesser God.
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Midsommar Review
Just as the sun rarely sets in this place, Midsommar wears its audience down like they’ve been strapped under a giant heat lamp.
3 0Just as the sun rarely sets in this place, Midsommar wears its audience down like they’ve been strapped under a giant heat lamp.
Read More »Spider-Man: Far from Home Review
After the marathon that was Avengers: Endgame, it’s only appropriate that the following addition to the MCU would be a laidback vacation. At least that’s what Peter Parker is looking for in Spider-Man: Far From Home.
2 0After the marathon that was Avengers: Endgame, it’s only appropriate that the following addition to the MCU would be a laidback vacation. At least that’s what Peter Parker is looking for in Spider-Man: Far From Home.
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Action Movie Reviews
Chaos Walking Review
Remember that cutaway gag in Family Guy where Peter starts narrating his life out loud? That’s Chaos Walking in a nutshell.
0 0Remember that cutaway gag in Family Guy where Peter starts narrating his life out loud? That’s Chaos Walking in a nutshell.
Read More »Greenland Review
Greenland wasn’t made in response to 2020, seeing how principal photography wrapped in August 2019, but it eerily captures the atmosphere of this past year.
0 0Greenland wasn’t made in response to 2020, seeing how principal photography wrapped in August 2019, but it eerily captures the atmosphere of this past year.
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Tenet Review
Tenet is another step forward for Nolan… or backward depending on how you look at it.
1 0Tenet is another step forward for Nolan… or backward depending on how you look at it.
Read More »Get Duked! Review
While only time will tell if Get Duked! has the same impact as Shaun of the Dead, it deserves to be used in the same sentence nonetheless.
0 0While only time will tell if Get Duked! has the same impact as Shaun of the Dead, it deserves to be used in the same sentence nonetheless.
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Adventure Movie Reviews
Chaos Walking Review
Remember that cutaway gag in Family Guy where Peter starts narrating his life out loud? That’s Chaos Walking in a nutshell.
0 0Remember that cutaway gag in Family Guy where Peter starts narrating his life out loud? That’s Chaos Walking in a nutshell.
Read More »Come Away Review
Come Away has just enough magic, realism, and magical realism to reach its intended destination.
0 0Come Away has just enough magic, realism, and magical realism to reach its intended destination.
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The Call of the Wild Review
For a film that largely exists within computers, The Call of the Wild succeeds in immersing its audience in nature.
1 0For a film that largely exists within computers, The Call of the Wild succeeds in immersing its audience in nature.
Read More »Sonic the Hedgehog Review
Sonic the Hedgehog is an occasionally enjoyable 90s throwback, but it’s mostly too little, too late.
1 0Sonic the Hedgehog is an occasionally enjoyable 90s throwback, but it’s mostly too little, too late.
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Drama Movie Reviews
Nomadland Review
The best way to describe Nomadland is bleak yet beautiful.
0 0Land Review
In many respects, Land is the ideal film to kick-off 2021.
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Minari Review
While the film will be remembered as a milestone for Asians in American cinema, Minari is for audiences everywhere.
0 0While the film will be remembered as a milestone for Asians in American cinema, Minari is for audiences everywhere.
Read More »Judas and the Black Messiah Review
Judas and the Black Messiah is essential viewing.
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Comedy Movie Reviews
Coming 2 America Review
Even with some drawbacks, Coming 2 America is funnier and more charming than it has any right to be. The title isn’t entirely accurate, however.
0 0Even with some drawbacks, Coming 2 America is funnier and more charming than it has any right to be. The title isn’t entirely accurate, however.
Read More »Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar Review
Is it possible for a comedy to be stupid and smart simultaneously? If your answer is no, then Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar may change your mind.
1 0Is it possible for a comedy to be stupid and smart simultaneously? If your answer is no, then Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar may change your mind.
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The Climb Review
Despite dealing with serious subjects such as infidelity, betrayal, and death, you might be surprised by just how funny The Climb is.
0 0Despite dealing with serious subjects such as infidelity, betrayal, and death, you might be surprised by just how funny The Climb is.
Read More »Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Review
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm provides a much-needed laugh, allowing us to reflect on 2020 with smiles and cringes.
0 0Borat Subsequent Moviefilm provides a much-needed laugh, allowing us to reflect on 2020 with smiles and cringes.
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Sci-fi Movie Reviews
Chaos Walking Review
Remember that cutaway gag in Family Guy where Peter starts narrating his life out loud? That’s Chaos Walking in a nutshell.
0 0Remember that cutaway gag in Family Guy where Peter starts narrating his life out loud? That’s Chaos Walking in a nutshell.
Read More »Black Box Review
Of all the Welcome to the Blumhouse movies, Black Box is the most middle of the road.
0 0Of all the Welcome to the Blumhouse movies, Black Box is the most middle of the road.
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Tenet Review
Tenet is another step forward for Nolan… or backward depending on how you look at it.
1 0Tenet is another step forward for Nolan… or backward depending on how you look at it.
Read More »The Invisible Man Review
Coming off the disappointment of Universal’s Dark Universe, The Invisible Man is a most welcome addition to the modern horror renaissance, as well as one of the year’s most pleasant surprises.
0 0Coming off the disappointment of Universal’s Dark Universe, The Invisible Man is a most welcome addition to the modern horror renaissance, as well as one of the year’s most pleasant surprises.
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Fantasy Movie Reviews
Come Away Review
Come Away has just enough magic, realism, and magical realism to reach its intended destination.
0 0Come Away has just enough magic, realism, and magical realism to reach its intended destination.
Read More »Sonic the Hedgehog Review
Sonic the Hedgehog is an occasionally enjoyable 90s throwback, but it’s mostly too little, too late.
1 0Sonic the Hedgehog is an occasionally enjoyable 90s throwback, but it’s mostly too little, too late.
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Thriller Movie Reviews
Chaos Walking Review
Remember that cutaway gag in Family Guy where Peter starts narrating his life out loud? That’s Chaos Walking in a nutshell.
0 0Remember that cutaway gag in Family Guy where Peter starts narrating his life out loud? That’s Chaos Walking in a nutshell.
Read More »Judas and the Black Messiah Review
Judas and the Black Messiah is essential viewing.
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Promising Young Woman Review
If you’ve seen the trailer, you’re likely expecting a revenge thriller with a quirky edge. Promising Young Woman delivers just that, but its recipe is made up of several unique ingredients.
0 0If you’ve seen the trailer, you’re likely expecting a revenge thriller with a quirky edge. Promising Young Woman delivers just that, but its recipe is made up of several unique ingredients.
Read More »Greenland Review
Greenland wasn’t made in response to 2020, seeing how principal photography wrapped in August 2019, but it eerily captures the atmosphere of this past year.
0 0Greenland wasn’t made in response to 2020, seeing how principal photography wrapped in August 2019, but it eerily captures the atmosphere of this past year.
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Crime Movie Reviews
Promising Young Woman Review
If you’ve seen the trailer, you’re likely expecting a revenge thriller with a quirky edge. Promising Young Woman delivers just that, but its recipe is made up of several unique ingredients.
0 0If you’ve seen the trailer, you’re likely expecting a revenge thriller with a quirky edge. Promising Young Woman delivers just that, but its recipe is made up of several unique ingredients.
Read More »Let Him Go Review
The audience might underestimate just how brutal and uncomfortable Let Him Go becomes. What gets us through the grittier moments is the sincere rapport between Costner and Lane.
1 1The audience might underestimate just how brutal and uncomfortable Let Him Go becomes. What gets us through the grittier moments is the sincere rapport between Costner and Lane.
Read More »Diane Lane's lead performance in 'Let Him Go' was awesome. She should definitely be on the list for Best Actress. I loved it. Tense, atmospheric and 'edge of your seat' in places.
N.J.
Kajillionaire Review
For those who’ve been waiting for Miranda July to return to cinema, Kajillionaire is a bewildering yet welcome homecoming.
0 0For those who’ve been waiting for Miranda July to return to cinema, Kajillionaire is a bewildering yet welcome homecoming.
Read More »Birds of Prey Review
Birds of Prey is not only the Harley Quinn movie we’ve been waiting for, but also the one we didn’t know we wanted
2 0Birds of Prey is not only the Harley Quinn movie we’ve been waiting for, but also the one we didn’t know we wanted
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Animation Movie Reviews
The Secret Life of Pets 2 Review
In The Secret Life of Pets 2, the plot comes off as incredibly simple while also being all over the place.
2 0In The Secret Life of Pets 2, the plot comes off as incredibly simple while also being all over the place.
Read More »Missing Link Review
Being a Laika production, Missing Link is another visual wonder that leaves the audience in constant awe of its craft.
1 0Being a Laika production, Missing Link is another visual wonder that leaves the audience in constant awe of its craft.
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Paddington 2 Review
Paddington 2 is a truly glorious, charming and tender piece of cinema.
3 0The Lego Ninjago Movie Review
In the same vein as its predecessors, The Lego Ninjago Movie is a fast-paced, heartwarming, and visually inventive animated feature that exceeds expectations.
1 0In the same vein as its predecessors, The Lego Ninjago Movie is a fast-paced, heartwarming, and visually inventive animated feature that exceeds expectations.
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Horror Movie Reviews
Come Play Review
It might not be a game-changer, but Come Play is well-acted, atmospheric, and fun.
1 0It might not be a game-changer, but Come Play is well-acted, atmospheric, and fun.
Read More »Nocturne Review
If you’re looking for a movie that will give you goosebumps this Halloween, Nocturne hits all of the right notes.
0 0If you’re looking for a movie that will give you goosebumps this Halloween, Nocturne hits all of the right notes.
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Evil Eye Review
Out of the first four films in the Welcome to the Blumhouse series, Evil Eye has the most distinctly “made-for-television” feel.
0 0Out of the first four films in the Welcome to the Blumhouse series, Evil Eye has the most distinctly “made-for-television” feel.
Read More »The Lie Review
For its first two-thirds, The Lie is enthralling.
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