Luca: Understated Brilliant Buddy Film
The animation and the location, an Italian town, stands out. But what sells Luca is the intertwined story of friendship and conflict between the three…
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Fist of the North Star Vol. 1—Dystopian Lone Hero Is Ageless
Fist of the North Star has an invigorating lead and action-packed illustrations. The pace starts fast, violent and spirals ever upward. We meet various gangs…
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‘Agnes’ May Leave Viewers Confused—Tribeca Review
Agnes, directed by Mickey Reece and written by Mickey Reece and John Selvidge, is an assortment of tones. It shifts from drama, comedy, and horror in a whirlwind. However, it ultimately leaves the movie lackluster. It entertains initially, but after a while, those shifts in tone and story may leave audiences bewildered. Viewers may not
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Untitled Horror Movie: Hollywood Horror Hijinks
Untitled Horror Movie, directed by Nick Simon and written by Luke Baines and Nick Simon, is a meta horror-comedy about a group of actors on a soon-to-be-canceled show. The cast is recognizable, especially if you watch shows. There’s Timothy Granaderos (13 Reasons Why), Clair Holt (The Vampire Diaries, The Originals), Emmy Raver-Lampman (The Umbrella Academy),
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Yakuza Lover Vol. 1 – Cute & Steamy [Manga]
Yakuza Lover Vol. 1, with story and art by Nozomi Mino, translations by Andria Cheng, and lettering by Michelle Pang, is a charming and heated dramedy.
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ZOM 100: Bucket List of the Dead Vol. 1 – Hilarity & Zombies [Manga]
As soon as I started Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, two things sprang to mind—a phrase and a joke. Horror is my favorite genre, and zombies are top tier…
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World Piece Vol. 1 Fuses Sports and Space [Manga]
The merging of basketball with archaeology and space travel seems implausible, but this manga thrives as we immediately suspend disbelief. World Piece follows..
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Spirit Untamed: Adorable For Kids Not Adults
Spirit Untamed is a Dreamworks animated film written by Aury Wallington and directed by Elaine Bogan. It follows a young, headstrong girl, Lucky Prescott (Isabela Merced), who encounters an equally wild, stubborn horse Lucky named Spirit. The film feels a bit flat visually, musically, and dialogue-wise. However, children may come to love this movie, and
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Cruella Is A Dark Delightful Origin Story
Streaming details by JustWatch Cruella, directed by Craig Gillespie, is a delight in the most awful, breathtaking way. The film is an origin story of Cruella de Vil, the villain in Disney’s 101 Dalmations. The acting is hilarious and full of wit. It goes toe to toe with the striking fashions, and the music compliments
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New Order Review: Elite Viewpoint Leaves Us Conflicted
Streaming details by JustWatch New Order, directed by Michael Franco, is about a wealthy, elite family in Mexico City celebrating a wedding as protesting and violence occur outside. The film has beautiful, striking direction in a lot of scenes where the artistic and horrific merge. Initially, the film appears to be an Animal Farm-esque story
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