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“Death of a Unicorn” meanders about without a sense of urgency, and even when the horns come out and the bodies start dropping, it never feels like anyone is all that worried about their impending doom. Nothing ever feels earned, so all of the payoffs – be it justice or reconciliation or redemption – all feel contrived rather than organic.
The reality is simple: when you sign up for Jason Statham, you GET Jason Statham. One of the last true…
I’m often the first one to harp on films that struggle to explain aspects of their world and rarely give…
“Magazine Dreams” may do a few half reps with bad form, but it hits a number of PRs by putting Majors at the center.
For a film about not being able to feel pain, “Novocaine” is sadly painful to watch for all of the wrong reasons. More like NovoCANT, amiright?
The Day the Earth Blew Up” is classic Looney Tunes, complete with gorgeous 2-D animation and a nostalgic longing without pandering or removing the heart and soul from its origins.
The Russo Brothers Joe and Anthony are back with another bloated budget streaming fodder. This entry once again solidifies the…
“Mickey 17” is funny and weird, a bold swing from an acclaimed director that doesn’t quite all come together cleanly but is better for existing than not being made at all.
Sleek and sexy, “Black Bag” may not be the best of Soderbergh, but it is definitely one of the best films of the year and another welcomed thriller from one of the greats. It’s a film that respects you and rewards you if you’re willing to let it, and “Black Bag” is worth the engagement it asks for.