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'Wicked' (2024) holds space for friendship, magic and self-discovery
Released in theaters on Nov. 22, the movie adaptation “Wicked” (2024) explores the relationship between the two central witches of the 1930s movie, “The Wizard of Oz.” The film, an adaptation of...
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'Gladiator II' is a cinematic experience
Two decades after the original, Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel, “Gladiator II,” was released in the United States on Nov. 22. The film follows Lucius, the son of the original film’s protagonist, Maximus,...
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'We Live in Time' is emotional and heartfelt
“We Live in Time” is a beautifully heartbreaking story about love, life and the preciousness of relationships. It is a film that looks you in the eyes as it tugs on your...
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'Terrifier 3' falls short
Halloween is here and so are terrifying new movies that come along with the season. “Terrifier 3” hit cinemas earlier this month on Oct. 11 as the third installment to the “Terrifier”...
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'The Substance' tackles misogyny in American culture
If you intend to watch “The Substance,” don’t bring popcorn into the theater — you will quickly lose your appetite. This film is centered around a middle-aged celebrity, Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore),...
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'Joker: Folie à Deux' fails to live up to the original
The long-awaited sequel to Todd Phillips’ “Joker,” “Joker: Folie à Deux” was released in theaters this Friday. Following its release, the film has been the object of ridicule for its bizarre plotline....
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'Speak No Evil' (2024) is an eerie look into familial dynamics
James Watkins’ “Speak No Evil” is a 2024 psychological horror film based on the 2022 Danish film of the same name. Starring James McAvoy as Paddy, the film follows the Dalton family...
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'Uglies' (2024) is a captivating watch
“Uglies,” based on the book series by Scott Westerfeld, aired on Netflix on Sept. 13. The film’s main message centers self-discovery and acceptance. The film, starring Joey King and Chase Stokes, is...
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'Longlegs' falls short
“Longlegs,” starring Nicholas Cage and Maika Monroe, quickly became one of the most talked about films of the summer and earned the title of the highest-grossing indie-horror project in the last 10...
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'Deadpool & Wolverine' excels in superhero storytelling
Ryan Reynolds is back, along with beloved Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman, for their characters’ Marvel Cinematic Universe debuts in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” One of the most highly anticipated blockbusters of the summer,...
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Dev Patel shines in 'Monkey Man'
Vengeful and heart-pounding, “Monkey Man” cinematizes intensely rhythmic combat sequences that immerse the viewer in a narrative where revenge is spoken through violent retribution rather than verbal communication. Dev Patel, who wrote...