Brian and Charles Review
Though parts drag and there is a syrupy sweetness, Brian and Charles is an adorable tale of a man and his robot with a heartwarming message.
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Top Gun: Maverick Review
Overall, Top Gun: Maverick gives audiences more of what they loved in the first film without following its predecessor step by step. It carves out a path all…
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The Porter Review
The Porter is an 8-part series airing on BET+. The series stars Aml Ameen, Ronnie Rowe Jr., Mouna Traoré, Loren Lott, Olunike Adeliyi, Alfre Woodard, and follows railway workers—porters—Junior Massey (Aml Ameen) and Zeke Garrett (Ronnie Rowe Jr.) as a tragic event lead them on divergent paths. Set in 1920s Montreal and inspired by true events about the first Black union, The Porter grips audiences with a compelling story that does not stint on character.
Asking For It Review
Tonally confusing with disconcerting edits, bland dialogue, and low stakes, there is not much here to appreciate. A further issue with Asking For It is the…
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The Batman Review
For my part, The Batman falls in the middle; some parts work, and others do not. It’s not the worst, and I would consider it better than a few of its…
Emergency [Sundance ’22 Review]
Emergency starts as a comedy but spirals into a dramatic film that leaves you filled with dread as it progresses. Directed by Carey Williams and written by…
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When You Finish Saving The World [Sundance ’22 Review]
Quirky with a helping of cringe and creep, When You Finish Saving The World is entertaining, although it lacks deeper substance.
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The Tender Bar Review
There are scenes in The Tender Bar that make it a worthwhile view particularly if you need a pick-me-up and some laughs but it will not be for everyone and…
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Nightmare Alley Review
Nightmare Alley is a visual feast filled with the dark beauty Del Toro is known for, but the story lacks substance to hold audience’s attention.
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Nine Days Review
Nine Days is at once restrained and brimming with emotion thanks to its story and phenomenal cast. The film follows Will (Winston Duke), a recluse, who has…