Raucous Fun
Posted 16 hours ago

Moritz Mohr's 'Boy Kills World,' starring Bill Skarsgard, is a hilarious, hyper violent, genre-bending romp supported by excellent cast and top-notch voiceover.

“Boy Kills World” twisted raucous fun
Stanky Panky
Posted 6 days ago

An assembly of moments and ideas in search of a more stable narrative to bring them into focus, 'Hanky Panky' is a sketch collection posing as a movie.

‘Hanky Panky’ Is Not Bad, But Should Probably Be Confined to the Backseat
Civil War brilliant, immersive thought piece
Posted 2 weeks ago

Alex Garland's "Civil War" is an immersive dystopian think piece.

Garland’s “Civil War” is an immersive thought piece
Spider Plight
Posted 2 weeks ago

A haunted-house creature feature with creep-tastic bona fides, 'Sting' is a masterclass in tight, smart, and efficient filmmaking.

‘Sting’ Sinks Its Fangs in and Never Lets Go
No Problems
Posted 4 weeks ago

The search for the biggest problemista begins with a baker's dozen.

No Problems in “Problemista”
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‘Across the Spider Verse’ is a cinematic masterpiece

by Tim English June 2, 2023 Print Reviews

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ might be one of the best freaking movies, live action or animated to literally exist in the history of mankind.

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“Being Mary Tyler Moore” Turns the World on With a Smile

by Christian Ramos May 30, 2023 Print Reviews

[Rating: Rock Fist Way Up] Now streaming on MAX (Formally HBO Max) In April 2020 during all the STRESS of the beginning of the pandemic, I got to rediscover TV shows that I hadn’t seen since I was a kid. One in particular, The Mary Tyler Moore Show became a staple for me in 2007. […]

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All is Forgiven in “You Hurt My Feelings”

by Christian Ramos May 30, 2023 Print Reviews

[Rating: Minor Rock Fist Up] It occurred to me while watching director Nicole Holofcener’s latest film, You Hurt My Feelings, that I don’t take criticism very well! As a film reviewer I don’t normally share my reviews with friends for fear they’ll notice I spelled something incorrectly or forgot a piece of grammar. I don’t […]

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You Talkin’ to Me? It’s “About My Father”

by Christian Ramos May 30, 2023 Print Reviews

Robert De Niro and Sebastian Maniscalco experience a culture shock.

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“The Little Mermaid” Finds it Legs

by Christian Ramos May 26, 2023 Print Reviews

Disney’s newest reimagining doesn’t sink, but swims near the top.

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“Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” is Quick to Love

by Christian Ramos May 26, 2023 Print Reviews

Actor Michael J. Fox tells all, and then some.

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“Fast X” Needs to Pump the Brakes

by Christian Ramos May 19, 2023 Print Reviews

This long-running franchise needs to come to a grinding halt.

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‘Fast X’ Drives The Ridiculous … and The Fun

by KB Burke May 19, 2023 Print Reviews

Dom Toretto and his family faces a terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past who’s fueled by blood revenge, and who is determined to shatter this family and destroy everything–and everyone–that Dom loves, forever.

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‘Fast X’ is obnoxiously dumb “fun”

by Tim English May 19, 2023 Print Reviews

‘Fast X’ is one of the most ridiculous movies ever made. It’s packed with unbelievable plots, action and characters saying dialogue no one would ever say.

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“The Mother” Needs Family Therapy

by Christian Ramos May 19, 2023 Print Reviews

It’s a shame Lopez is picking so many projects that are making her seem like somebody as an amateur.

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The New ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Is An Airball

by Warren Cantrell May 18, 2023 Print Reviews

The new ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ is a joyless, unfocused, and utterly uninspired remake of a movie that had all of that to spare.

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“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” A Worthy Finale

by Christian Ramos May 16, 2023 Print Reviews

The third and final installment of the Guardians franchise will have PETA spinning and leave audiences dazzled.

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“Book Club: The Next Chapter” Is No Bestseller

by Christian Ramos May 16, 2023 Print Reviews

This book club is less about books and more about doing the wine and dine at seventy-nine.

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“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” Answers the Call

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Margaret asks God to help her grow up, despite her own spiritual reservations.

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“Somewhere in Queens” Everybody Loves Raymond

Thumbnail image for “Somewhere in Queens” Everybody Loves Raymond by Christian Ramos May 9, 2023 Print Reviews

Ray Romano and Laurie Metcalf want the best for their son.

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