Charles Hartford
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War Machine (2026)
69%
8/10
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“War Machine is a solid sci-fi action flick with a surprising amount of depth.” –
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Mar 6, 2026
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Panji Tengkorak (2025)
7/10
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“Panji Tengkorak delivers a strong core story, held together by a well-set-up cast of protagonists. Highlight moments of design and brutal combat help drive home key scenes, even as the animation never manages to impress.” –
But Why Tho? A Geek Community
Jan 3, 2026
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Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025)
16%
5/10
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“An abrupt conclusion takes all the wind from Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’s sails, leaving it to exist as little more than a stepping stone for another film.” –
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Dec 7, 2025
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Cells at Work! (2024)
9/10
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“Cells at Work manages to be an incredible adaptation. It not only adheres to the core concepts of its source material but also expands them.” –
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Jun 13, 2025
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The Rose of Versailles (2025)
3.5/10
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“The Rose of Versailles does its best to condense its narrative into a two-hour movie. Sadly, the film is more like an anime recap movie than a full feature, and not even a good one at that.” –
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May 1, 2025
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Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- (2024)
8/10
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“Solo Leveling – ReAwakening delivers all that one can ask for from this style of project.” –
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Dec 3, 2024
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Mononoke The Movie: The Phantom in the Rain (2024)
7.5/10
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“Despite some unclear character motivation and visual excess, Mononoke The Movie: The Phantom in the Rain delivers a tale worth experiencing. Its mystery and characters will draw viewers into a unique world that they won’t soon forget.” –
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Nov 29, 2024
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Pedro Páramo (2024)
77%
2/10
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“Pedro Páramo ultimately fails to engage its audience. With an overly long runtime, characters that struggle to draw the audience in, and total absence of a strong plot, the film offers little to recommend it.” –
But Why Tho? A Geek Community
Nov 7, 2024
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Time Cut (2024)
26%
3/10
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“Time Cut ultimately fails in nearly every regard. Despite some promising elements, the movie never finds enough time to explore them.” –
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Oct 30, 2024
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Don't Move (2024)
75%
8/10
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“Don’t Move delivers on everything it sets out to. It crafts a unique scenario that it fluidly utilizes to create tension through unique moments.
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Oct 25, 2024
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Outside (2024)
80%
9/10
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“Outside‘s approach to horror is one of the most effective we see.[...] making us see where the true monsters can lie.” –
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Oct 21, 2024
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Her Blue Sky (2019)
8.5/10
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“Her Blue Sky does a fabulous job of exploring the complexities of regret and love. Lovely visuals and top-notch voice work back up the nuance it uses to explore its subject matter. ” –
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Oct 10, 2024
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Officer Black Belt (2024)
8/10
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“Officer Black Belt does a surprisingly good job balancing its fun opening with its darkly themed back half.” –
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Sep 14, 2024
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The Champion (2024)
83%
9/10
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“The Champion manages to meld the many personalities and stories they bring with them into a powerful narrative.” –
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Jul 12, 2024
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Colors of Evil: Red (2024)
80%
8/10
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“Colors of Evil: Red tells a gripping and emotional tale that hits hard when the narrative is laid bare.” –
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May 30, 2024
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My Oni Girl (2024)
63%
6.5/10
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“My Oni Girl is a decent movie. If you are someone who can’t get enough of the everyday person drawn into a fantastical adventure...this film will scratch that itch. If you are looking for a film that sets itself apart...this one does not...stand out.” –
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May 27, 2024
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Golden Kamuy (2024)
100%
8/10
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“Golden Kamuy establishes its world and narrative while delivering a story that feels complete. It builds its leading characters up, giving the audience plenty to care about as they see them contend with their bloodthirsty adversaries.
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May 19, 2024
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13 Bombs (2023)
50%
6.5/10
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“All told, 13 Bombs manages to come together as a fairly good film. While it lacks in some areas, the overall plot and drama of the film help carry it past many of these underwhelming elements.
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But Why Tho? A Geek Community
May 7, 2024
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Rebel Moon: Part Two - The Scargiver (2024)
16%
6/10
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“Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver manages to build on the struggles of its predecessor…With some gorgeous action that showcases a bit of creativity you have a solid step in the right direction, despite sacrificing its stakes to set up a franchise.” –
But Why Tho? A Geek Community
Apr 19, 2024
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The Wages of Fear (2024)
20%
5/10
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“The Wages of Fear delivers an action story best described as fine. ” –
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Mar 31, 2024
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Murder Mubarak (2024)
63%
5/10
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“Murder Mubarak is a comedic mystery that is, at best, a mixed bag. While the core plot comes together intriguingly, too much holds the film back.” –
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Mar 16, 2024
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Maboroshi (2023)
67%
9.5/10
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“Maboroshi is a fantastic film that uses the fantastical to explore relatable elements of everyday life. Brought to life through gorgeous animation and skillful voice work, this film is a must-see for those who love emotionally powerful animation.
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But Why Tho? A Geek Community
Jan 15, 2024
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Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire (2023)
22%
4/10
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“Rebel Moon Part 1: Child of Fire displays some strong visual effects and a gorgeous soundtrack, virtually everything else in the film fails... making it underwhelming at best and outrightly bad at worst.” –
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Dec 22, 2023
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Last Call for Istanbul (2023)
9/10
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“Last Call for Istanbul wows in a truly unexpected way. While the story initially feels familiar, it turns into something unique, making sure that the fantastic chemistry between the film’s leads is not squandered on a run-of-the-mill romance tale.
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Nov 24, 2023
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The Devil on Trial (2023)
33%
6/10
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“The Devil on Trial delivers a fairly interesting look at a bizarre murder case that made headlines for being tied up in occult claims of possession.” –
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Oct 17, 2023
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