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May 21, 2025 · by Danny Jarabek

‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Review: Faith, Fortune, and the Fragility of the Symmetrical Signature

The question of whether Wes Anderson can continue to out-Wes Anderson himself is a persistent one in the minds of fans and critics alike ever...

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May 19, 2025 · by Amritpal Rai

Review: 'Final Destination Bloodlines' is a Gleefully Entertaining Entry

“Death is a relentless son-of-a-bitch,” remarks Gabrielle Rose as Iris, a woman whose premonition decades prior jumpstarted one of the most n...

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May 19, 2025 · by Timmy Lee

‘Revenge of the Sith’ 20th Anniversary: Revisiting a Classic & Reflecting Why I No Longer Care for ‘Star Wars’

When I went to see a showing of Star Wars: Episode 3 - Revenge of the Sith (2005) as part of its 20th Anniversary re-release, I experienced a...

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May 18, 2025 · by Danny Jarabek

PFS SpringFest ‘Middletown’ Review: Civic Courage in the Face of Environmental Crimes

Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss have proven their uncanny knack for uncovering compelling stories of interest and documenting them in a way tha...

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May 18, 2025 · by Ethan Simmie

Review: ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Is An Excruciating Exercise In Style Over Substance

A global superstar experiencing an active downfall - whether physically or mentally - is a story that has been told a million times. Hurry Up...

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May 15, 2025 · by Jake Fittipaldi

‘Fight or Flight’ Review: Josh Hartnett Soars in a Mid-Altitude B-Movie That Knows Exactly What It Is

There’s something comforting about a 90-minute action movie. They’re the kind of films that can signal the health of the Hollywood ecosystem:...

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May 9, 2025 · by Joshua Mbonu

‘Clown in a Cornfield’ Review: Frendo the Clown Debuts on the Big Screen in a Mixed Bag of a Slasher

Adapted from the book of the same name, 2025’s Clown in a Cornfield aims to follow the classic tropes of your average horror slasher but with...

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May 8, 2025 · by Adam Patla

CHICAGO CRITICS FILM FEST: ‘It Ends’ is Alex Ullom’s Bright Beginning

One of the most exciting things about a film festival is the discovery of finding a film from a new artist and floating out of the theater kn...

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May 8, 2025 · by Matthew Allan

‘Tummy Monster’ Review: An Exciting Glimpse into Scottish Cinema’s Future

I have always believed in supporting homegrown films, especially when it is a first feature from a budding director. So when I heard about Tu...

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May 7, 2025 · by Jacob Diedenhofer

‘Thunderbolts*’ Review: A Baby Step in the Right Direction for Marvel

The most common question this past weekend was “Is Marvel Back?” Long-time franchise fans seem to think so, but Thunderbolts*, in my eyes, is...

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May 6, 2025 · by Nandita Joshi

'Another Simple Favor' Review: Another Simple Sequel

2025 is shaping out to be the year for sequels to films that were mildly received at the time of release. Just last month saw the release of ...

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May 6, 2025 · by Matthew Allan

‘Parthenope’ Review: A Character Journey that Goes Nowhere

Paolo Sorrentino is a director who has always been interested in the idea of beauty, specifically female beauty, and how it transfixes indivi...

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