Category: Reviews
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“Migration” (2023) Animation Running Time: 83 minutes Written by: Mike White Directed by: Benjamin Renner Featuring: Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Keegan-Michael Key, Awkwafina and Danny DeVito Delroy: “I’m free as a bird! I am a bird!” Taking flight in December 2023, “Migration” soared into theaters with the promise of a family-friendly adventure. Packed with stunning visuals, a star-studded voice cast, and a timely message about…
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“American Fiction” (2023) Drama Running Time: 117 minutes Written and directed by: Cord Jefferson Featuring: Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, John Ortiz, Erika Alexander, Leslie Uggams, Adam Brody, Issa Rae and Sterling K. Brown Sintara Golden: “Potential is what people see when what’s in front of them isn’t good enough.” Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction” is not merely a film; it’s a detonator, carefully rigged to explode…
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“The Boys in the Boat” (2023) Drama Running Time: 124 minutes Written by: Mark L. Smith Directed by: George Clooney Featuring: Joel Edgerton and Callum Turner Daniel James Brown: “Harmony, balance, and rhythm. They’re the three things that stay with you your whole life. Without them civilization is out of whack. And that’s why an oarsman, when he goes out in…
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“The Color Purple” (2023) Drama / Musical Running Time: 141 minutes Written by: Marcus Gardley Directed by: Blitz Bazawule Featuring: Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi and Fantasia Barrino Shug Avery: “How come you don’t laugh none? Ain’t you got something to make you just smile?” Alice Walker’s poignant novel, “The Color Purple,” has blossomed into a powerful…
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“Saltburn” (2023) Drama Running Time: 131 minutes Written and directed by: Emerald Fennell Featuring: Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver, Archie Madekwe and Carey Mulligan Oliver Quick: “I loved him, but was I in love with him?” In the realm of psychological thrillers, Emerald Fennell’s “Saltburn” stands out as a captivating and unsettling cinematic experience, delving into the depths…
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“Poor Things” (2023) Drama Running Time: 142 minutes Written by: Tony McNamara Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos Featuring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott and Jerrod Carmichael Dr. Godwin Baxter: “My father once told me, “Always carve with compassion.” He was a fucking idiot, but it’s not bad advice.” Yorgos Lanthimos, the cinematic architect of the bizarre, brings another fever dream…
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“Anyone but You” (2023) Comedy Running Time: 103 minutes Written by: Ilana Wolpert and Will Gluck Directed by: Will Gluck Featuring: Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell, Alexandra Shipp, GaTa, Hadley Robinson, Michelle Hurd, Dermot Mulroney, Darren Barnet, Bryan Brown and Rachel Griffiths Bea: “Saying something is cringe is cringe, old man.” “Anyone But You” aims to be a frothy escape, a sun-drenched getaway to romantic comedy paradise. Starring…
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“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” (2023) Action Running Time: 124 minutes Written by: David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick Directed by: James Wan Featuring: Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman Arthur Curry: “I don’t know what lies ahead. But we can’t leave our children in a world without hope.” With the trident poised to pierce the waves once more, Aquaman…
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“Priscilla” (2023) Drama Running Time: 113 minutes Written and directed by: Sofia Coppola Featuring: Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi and Dagmara Domińczyk Priscilla: “Was there something you’re hiding?” Elvis: “I don’t have a goddamn thing to hide! You’re just being too goddamn aggressive and demanding!” Forget the kangaroos and sunburnt landscapes, folks. This “Priscilla” isn’t your typical Oz road trip. We’re ditching…
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“The Holdovers” (2023) Drama Running Time: 125 minutes Written by: David Hemingson Directed by: Alexander Payne Featuring: Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa Paul Hunham: “I find the world a bitter and complicated place. And it seems to feel the same way about me. You and I have that in common, I think.” Released in the latter half of…
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“Godzilla Minus One” (2023) Action Running Time: 125 minutes Written and directed by: Takashi Yamazaki Featuring: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando and Kuranosuke Sasaki Koichi Shikishima: “That monster… will never forgive us.” Released in December 2023, “Godzilla Minus One” has quickly become a phenomenon, captivating audiences worldwide. It’s not just another Godzilla film; it’s a visceral, emotional…
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“Wonka” (2023) Comedy Running Time: 116 minutes Written by: Simon Farnaby and Paul King Directed by: Paul King Featuring: Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Tom Davis, Olivia Colman and Hugh Grant Willy Wonka: “I’ve spent the past seven years travelling the world, perfecting my craft. You see I’m something of a magician, inventor, and chocolate maker. So quiet…
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“Leave the world behind” (2023) Thriller Running Time: 141 minutes Written and directed by: Sam Esmail Featuring: Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha’la and Kevin Bacon Tagline: “There’s No Going Back to Normal” In the realm of cinematic thrillers, Sam Esmail’s “Leave the World Behind” emerges as a thought-provoking masterpiece, weaving a suspenseful narrative that delves into the depths of…
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“Napoleon” (2023) Drama Running Time: 157 minutes Written by: David Scarpa Directed by: Ridley Scott Featuring: Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby Napoleon Bonaparte: “I am the first to admit when I make a mistake. I simply never do.” In the realm of historical epics, few directors have achieved the level of mastery and acclaim as Ridley Scott. From the captivating…
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“Thanksgiving” (2023) Horror Running Time: 106 minutes Written by: Jeff Rendell Directed by: Eli Roth Featuring: Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, Milo Manheim, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Nell Verlaque, Rick Hoffman and Gina Gershon Thomas Wright: “Thanksgiving is a time for appreciation. To celebrate with the ones that we love the most. And a time for all families to be together. Let’s eat.” Eli Roth, the…
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“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” (2023) Action Running Time: 157 minutes Written by: Michael Lesslie and Michael Arndt Directed by: Francis Lawrence Featuring: Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, Jason Schwartzman, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andrés Rivera and Viola Davis Lucy Gray Baird: “Nothing you can take from me was ever worth keeping.” The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins’ dystopian young adult trilogy, captivated audiences worldwide…
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“The Marvels” (2023) Action Running Time: 179 minutes Written by: Nia DaCosta, Megan McDonnell and Elissa Karasik Directed by: Nia DaCosta Featuring: Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Zawe Ashton, Gary Lewis, Park Seo-joon, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh and Samuel L. Jackson Dr. Henry ‘Hank’ McCoy: “Confusion is the first step to knowledge.” The Marvels, released in November 2023, is the latest installment in the…
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“Equalizer 3” (2023) Action Running Time: 179 minutes Written by: Richard Wenk Directed by: Antoine Fuqua Featuring: Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Eugenio Mastrandrea and David Denman Robert McCall: “Nine seconds. That’s what I’ll give you to decide your fate. Nine seconds.” In the realm of action thrillers, few names evoke the same level of intensity and grit as Denzel Washington. Over the years,…
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“Beau is Afraid” (2023) Drama Running Time: 179 minutes Written and directed by: Ari Aster Featuring: Joaquin Phoenix, Nathan Lane, Amy Ryan, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Hayley Squires, Denis Ménochet, Kylie Rogers, Parker Posey and Patti LuPone Toni: “I’m not asking you to leave, I’m asking you to fucking drink this fucking paint with me!” “Beau is Afraid” is an emotionally gripping and thought-provoking film that explores the…
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“The Equalizer 3” (2023) Action Running Time: 109 minutes Written by: Richard Wenk Directed by: Antoine Fuqua Featuring: Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, David Denman, Sonia Ammar and Remo Girone Robert McCall: “Nine seconds. That’s what I’ll give you to decide your fate.” “The Equalizer 3″ is a 2023 American action thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by Richard Wenk. It is…
