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8/10
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Power Ballad
(2026)
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Scott Menzel
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Power Ballad is a genuine crowd pleaser with real emotion, heart and a phenomenal soundtrack. John Carney has done it again!
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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7/10
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Cold Storage
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Given the bleakness found in HBO’s The Last of Us, it’s refreshing to see a film like this that has far more fun with parasitic fungus.
Posted Mar 14, 2026
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7/10
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Youngblood
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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As a sports film, the plot follows a familiar trajectory, but it is the added shading that allows this movie to work better than it would otherwise.
Posted Mar 14, 2026
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8/10
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Redux Redux
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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All of this adds up to a film that is subtly cleverer than it may seem, while also delivering on the thrills of its premise in a very satisfying way.
Posted Mar 14, 2026
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7/10
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War Machine
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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As a pretty efficient action film that feels like a throwback with modern effects (the heavier-than-expected jingoism reinforces this sentiment), War Machine is the best film on Netflix with that title.
Posted Mar 14, 2026
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5/10
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Slanted
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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There’s no doubt that the material- and situation-based stories worth looking into in greater depth are the ones I wish this film had explored more effectively.
Posted Mar 14, 2026
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5/10
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Reminders of Him
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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It’s not a matter of trying to pull this apart; I just wish the results (particularly the writing) were stronger. As it stands, I won’t need too many reminders of this one.
Posted Mar 14, 2026
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4/10
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undertone
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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While interesting as an exercise in the dependency on audio design, I wanted more.
Posted Mar 14, 2026
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Project Hail Mary
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Project Hail Mary has plenty of movie to offer for audiences, and the only rocky thing about it would be to not take advantage of seeing such a film on the big screen.
Posted Mar 10, 2026
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8/10
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Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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This movie plays like a magic trick, getting you caught up in the low-budget spectacle, only to have you care about the absurd plot unfolding and want these characters to pull off the objective they’re aiming for.
Posted Mar 06, 2026
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7/10
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For Worse
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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The ultimate joy of seeing how things would play out made for an indie comedy with just enough turns to complement its confident filmmaking.
Posted Mar 06, 2026
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6/10
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Undercard
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Sykes is clearly passionate about many things in her life, and seeing her take the opportunity to channel that into a dramatic performance rather than more stand-up material was bound to pay off. Unsurprisingly, it did.
Posted Mar 06, 2026
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5/10
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Dolly
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Does this add up to much? Not really, but there’s a clear appreciation for the genre that could grow into something strong in the future.
Posted Mar 06, 2026
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8/10
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Blades of the Guardians
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Yuen Woo-Ping has been a martial arts choreographer for decades. Yet, here he is sitting with folks like George Miller and Ridley Scott, acting like they’re all much younger men, and delivering truly thrilling entertainment like no one’s business.
Posted Mar 06, 2026
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7/10
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Pegasus 3
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Director Han Han does a fine job of assembling tons of footage that lets us feel the dangers and peril of this kind of racing. Even the CG elements are mostly well-handled, keeping the audience from being drawn away from the excitement.
Posted Mar 06, 2026
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7/10
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Hoppers
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Seeing Hoppers work as well as it does makes me at least happy to know Pixar can still nail what’s intended when it comes to being a visually interesting laugh machine that happens to have its heart in the right place.
Posted Mar 06, 2026
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THE BRIDE!
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Here’s a film daring audiences to join in on seeing the fun of a couple of monsters letting their freak flag fly.
Posted Mar 04, 2026
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Scream 7
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Sure, taking a stab in a different direction can work when you’re this far into a series, but it doesn’t make up for a script that hardly feels all that fleshed out.
Posted Feb 26, 2026
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Psycho Killer
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Combined with direction that feels unsure of how to squash what feels like three different movies together, the results allow for a stylish and brutal horror film, but one that doesn't quite come together as effectively or cleverly as one would like.
Posted Feb 19, 2026
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How to Make a Killing
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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This is a good use of Powell, which does a better job of relying on his inherent charisma and what kinds of things can send him off balance, compared to The Running Man, which tried to convince us he was the angriest man in America.
Posted Feb 18, 2026
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Wasteman
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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It’s brutal in its depiction of the life inside, yet the performances turned in by leads David Jonsson and Tom Blyth make it all the more effective, as we watch what plays out.
Posted Feb 15, 2026
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Crime 101
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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The real standout performance is Halle Berry, who once again shows just how valuable she can be when put in the right position to deliver.
Posted Feb 11, 2026
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Saipan
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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As a curious bit of history for someone not all that familiar, Saipan was quite an effective portrayal of the costs of seeing a war between men.
Posted Feb 10, 2026
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7/10
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The Rip
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Sure, the resolution is pretty standard, but this brings out some of the best of what Carnahan has proved to be able to deliver when he’s working in serious mode.
Posted Feb 09, 2026
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4/10
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Grizzly Night
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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The messaging is at least reasonably clear, even if tragedies are seen on both sides, given what happened to grizzly bears following this event. I just wish the film were a bit more polished.
Posted Feb 09, 2026
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6/10
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Moses the Black
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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I liked how this urban drama tried to incorporate the story of this gang leader from biblical times. It’s a bold move that only has so much budget-wise to pull off.
Posted Feb 09, 2026
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6/10
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The Wrecking Crew
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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There is far too much chaos on normal streets and freeways not to consider the collateral damage at play, and yet the film’s tone is very much in line with an ’80s brand of action movie, despite being shot like a modern film.
Posted Feb 09, 2026
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6/10
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Solo Mio
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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The film never strays far from being sweet on its own terms, and it’s a breezy watch for those looking for an old-fashioned rom-com rooted in familiar story beats.
Posted Feb 09, 2026
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5/10
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Dracula
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Outside of a couple of inspired sequences and a fun performance from Christoph Waltz as Van Helsing, those wanting a blood-soaked horror film or a more modern, knowing take on the material will be left disappointed.
Posted Feb 09, 2026
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Wuthering Heights
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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For whatever inherent issues that may present for purists, it doesn’t diminish how much of a visual feast this film is, combining gorgeous cinematography and art design with deeply emotional performances.
Posted Feb 09, 2026
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3/5
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Tow
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Tow may feel a bit too standard as the sort of human story that it is trying to tell, but one still can’t help but see the triumph that comes from Byrne giving her all.
Posted Feb 07, 2026
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A Life Illuminated
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Given the really cool looks at life underwater that are rarely seen, let alone the experience of learning about the fascinating life of Dr. Widder, A Life Illuminated is the sort of documentary one hopes for.
Posted Feb 07, 2026
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Steal Away
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Steal Away brings together a wide variety of elements that left me continually unsure where it would go next... this is a bold effort with compelling visuals and strong performances from its young stars.
Posted Feb 06, 2026
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Mockbuster
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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At a time when the home releases of major tentpole films rarely have the large assortment of extras to detail the filmmaking process, it’s quite a treat to watch an exploration of what it means to have a director work on a "6-day special" for The Asylum.
Posted Feb 06, 2026
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Shelter
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Not breaking a ton of new ground, but functioning well as a more low-key and introspective version of a standard "Statham beat ‘em up movie," fans of the action star do not need to hide from Shelter.
Posted Jan 28, 2026
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9/10
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The Musical
(2026)
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Scott Menzel
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The Musical is a film I honestly never thought would be made today.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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Send Help
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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The results are quite fun, as the dark comedy permeates, with a gleeful Raimi sitting back and letting both lead actors get their hands dirty.
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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9/10
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Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
(2026)
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Scott Menzel
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I do not think there will be a funnier film this year than Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass. The laughs are nonstop, and I genuinely cannot remember the last time I laughed this hard in a movie theater.
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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7/510
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The Invite
(2026)
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Scott Menzel
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The Invite is yet another impressive showcase of Olivia Wilde’s talent as both a filmmaker and actress.
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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9/10
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Josephine
(2026)
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Scott Menzel
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Josephine is a film that feels nearly flawless in its execution. It is perfectly paced, brilliantly written and acted, and directed with a level of passion and emotional honesty that is impossible to ignore.
Posted Jan 24, 2026
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8/10
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Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story
(2026)
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Scott Menzel
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Consistently entertaining and surprisingly profound, Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story is a must-see that truly offers a little something for everyone.
Posted Jan 24, 2026
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Mercy
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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The concept at play is realized well enough... and those willing to check it out in 3D will get what they paid for. However, stripping away the bells and whistles leaves little to have mercy for.
Posted Jan 21, 2026
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Greenland 2: Migration
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Whether or not one wants to thematically sync the state of the world with the state of things in reality, Greenland 2: Migration gets down to brass tax and delivers what’s essential for a film like this.
Posted Jan 13, 2026
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
(2026)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Audiences get white-knuckle thrills as well as enough meat on the bone for them and a rage-infected zombie to chew on.
Posted Jan 13, 2026
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Primate
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Primate works on these…primal levels. It’s well-constructed suspense rooted in the notion of a family member turning bad for unfortunate yet understandable reasons.
Posted Jan 06, 2026
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8/10
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Reflection in a Dead Diamond
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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It’s a wild ride for anyone looking for something far out and dazzling.
Posted Dec 26, 2025
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7/10
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Belén
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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What the film may lack in subtlety, it gains in reiterating important topics, especially when considering the routes other countries have taken to alter their history.
Posted Dec 26, 2025
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7/10
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Father Mother Sister Brother
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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It’s not unambitious, as Jarmusch is too great a filmmaker not to use minimalism to his advantage, but the fascination here lies in how quietly human each of these three stories is.
Posted Dec 26, 2025
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8/10
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No Other Choice
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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It’s impressive work. Add to that a variety of memorable sequences and imagery, and it appears the choices made by Park are once again in line with how he succeeds at his best.
Posted Dec 26, 2025
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7/10
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The Testament of Ann Lee
(2025)
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Aaron Neuwirth
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Yes, this is a story full of pain, with a deliberate pace that really emphasizes specific challenges, but I can still approve of the initiative on display nonetheless.
Posted Dec 26, 2025
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