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<b>Dark Comedy <i>Self-Reliance</i> Balances Absurdity, Suspense, and Heart    </b>

Dark Comedy Self-Reliance Balances Absurdity, Suspense, and Heart

FilmAugust 17, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Self-Reliance is one of those movies that creeps up on you, beginning with an off-kilter premise and gradually unfolding into something both funny and unsettling….

<b>REVIEW: <i>Ne Zha 2</i> Blends Myth, Spectacle, and Heart in a Stunning Sequel    </b>

REVIEW: Ne Zha 2 Blends Myth, Spectacle, and Heart in a Stunning Sequel

FilmAugust 16, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

The legend of Ne Zha has been retold for centuries in Chinese folklore, but in recent years it has found dazzling new life on the…

<b>Anna Faris and Regina Hall Reunite for New <i>Scary Movie</i> Installment   </b>

Anna Faris and Regina Hall Reunite for New Scary Movie Installment

FilmAugust 16, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Fans of outrageous parody and over-the-top horror comedy have reason to celebrate: Anna Faris and Regina Hall are set to return for a new installment…

<b><i>The Shawshank Redemption</i> Finds New Life as Streaming Sensation   </b>

The Shawshank Redemption Finds New Life as Streaming Sensation

FilmAugust 16, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Three decades after its modest box office debut, The Shawshank Redemption has become one of the most-watched films on streaming platforms, cementing its place as…

<b>TIFF Pulls <i>The Road Between Us</i> from 2025 Lineup Over Hamas-Source Footage Rights; Filmmakers Cry Censorship     </b>

TIFF Pulls The Road Between Us from 2025 Lineup Over Hamas-Source Footage Rights; Filmmakers Cry Censorship

FilmAugust 13, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

The Toronto International Film Festival has removed the documentary The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue from its upcoming lineup, citing unresolved issues over footage…

<b>REVIEW:<i>M3GAN 2.0</i> Charges Forward. A Whimsical and Cinematic Sequel with Bigger Stakes</b>

REVIEW:M3GAN 2.0 Charges Forward. A Whimsical and Cinematic Sequel with Bigger Stakes

FilmAugust 13, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Megan 2.0, the long-awaited sequel to the 2022 sleeper hit, wastes no time diving back into its world of uncanny artificial intelligence, corporate hubris, and…

<b>Uneven but Unforgettable. Pete Davidson Brings Offbeat Energy to the Twisty Horror Thriller <i>The Home</i></b>

Uneven but Unforgettable. Pete Davidson Brings Offbeat Energy to the Twisty Horror Thriller The Home

FilmAugust 13, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Pete Davidson’s turn in The Home marks a bold venture into horror that is equal parts intriguing and frustrating—a film with flashes of audacious ideas…

<b><i>She Rides Shotgun</i> Blends Grit and Heart: Taron Egerton Elevates a Familiar On-the-Run Thriller into Something Unforgettable</b>

She Rides Shotgun Blends Grit and Heart: Taron Egerton Elevates a Familiar On-the-Run Thriller into Something Unforgettable

FilmAugust 13, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

She Rides Shotgun is a gripping, emotionally charged crime thriller that turns a well-worn genre template into something fresh and resonant. Anchored by an uncompromising…

<b>REVIEW:<i>Fantastic Four: First Steps</i> Blasts Off with Retro Charm and Cosmic Stakes  </b>

REVIEW:Fantastic Four: First Steps Blasts Off with Retro Charm and Cosmic Stakes

FilmAugust 12, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Marvel’s latest entry, Fantastic Four: First Steps, revitalizes the First Family with a refreshing dose of 1960s optimism and cosmic spectacle. Instead of another origin…

<b>Eddie Murphy’s <i>The Pickup</i> Delivers Laughs in a Slick, Star-Studded Comedy </b>

Eddie Murphy’s The Pickup Delivers Laughs in a Slick, Star-Studded Comedy

FilmAugust 12, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

The Pickup, directed by Tim Story and now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, pairs Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson in a breezy action-comedy that blends…

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