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[Review] ‘RELIC’ serves up the best horror debut from Down Under since ‘THE BABADOOK’
Travis Leamons // Film Critic RELIC Rated R, 89 minutes.Director: Natalie Erika JamesCast: Emily Mortimer, Robyn Nevin and Bella Heathcote “Mom, you’re losing it.” That’s what I would say when my mother misplaced her purse, appointment book – something important. Only I was too young and not ripe in the...
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[Review] Shudder’s ‘THE BEACH HOUSE’ – Death from Natural Causes
You can leave home without this one.
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Win a Copy of ‘TROLLS WORLD TOUR’ on Blu-ray!
Fresh Fiction has some Blu-ray copies of ‘TROLLS WORLD TOUR’ to give away. Information on how to get yours is inside, along with information on the release.
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[Review] ‘HAMILTON’ funnels the theater-going experience into a powder keg of a home viewing
Courtney Howard // Film Critic HAMILTON Rated PG-13, 2 hours 40 minutes Directed by: Thomas Kail Starring: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phillipa Soo, Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Chris Jackson, Daveed Diggs, Okieriete Onaodowan, Anthony Ramos, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Jonathan Groff Nothing can take the place of seeing a Broadway musical performed live...
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[Review] ‘ATHLETE A’ an alarming account of USA Gymnastics breeding champions while ignoring sexual abuse
‘ATHLETE A’ is a blistering documentary about survivors of sexual molestation at the hands of former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar.
‘SCARE PACKAGE’ unboxes laughs and amusing horror in Shudder anthology film
Shudder anthology film is a goofy, crowd-pleasing horror romp that midnight crowds will eat up.
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[Review ] ‘IRRESISTIBLE’ should be renamed Detestable
Y’all can and should resist this one.
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[Blu-ray Review] ‘ONE CUT OF THE DEAD’ – Japan breathes life into the popular horror subgenre
The Shudder exclusive zombie film, ‘ONE CUT OF THE DEAD,’ is now available on disc, with a snazzy steelbook edition.
By the sword: ‘GLADIATOR’ producer reflects on 20th anniversary
In honor of its 20 years of existence, we spoke with producer Douglas Wick, who accepted the Best Picture Oscar for ‘Gladiator’ alongside Branko Lustig and David Franzoni (also co-screenwriter). In our interview, Wick details the impact the film had on his career and what it has meant to him.
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[Review] ‘MISS JUNETEENTH’ is absolutely winning
Writer-director Channing Godfrey Peoples’ feature shines bright. It’s a must-see.
Dog-eat-human world: ‘GOOD BOY’ director unleashes hell in horror anthology series
Fresh Fiction recently spoke with ‘GOOD BOY’ director Tyler MacIntyre. We discussed navigating the film’s tone (that toes the line between romantic-comedy and blood-splatter horror) along with incorporating genuine moments of stinging relatability.
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[Review] ‘YOU SHOULD HAVE LEFT’ – Stir of Meh-choes
A proficient, exceptional director churns out a lifeless thriller.
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[Review] ‘BE WATER’ a Bruce Lee documentary that plays it safe (even when it comes to racism)
‘BE WATER’ is a good starting point to get to know more about Bruce Lee. Though it clearly prints the legend more than it does the man.
‘King’ makers: Apatow’s latest film does deep dive into characters instead of comedy (but ‘Staten Island’ story still elicits laughs)
Director Judd Apatow talks about the common thread of his filmography and the process behind making this semi-autobiographical tale.
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[Review] ‘ARTEMIS FOWL’ is a turkey
This big screen adaptation of a popular book series arrives on the small screen (on DisneyPlus).
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[Review] Netflix’s ‘DA 5 BLOODS’ is a tale of revelry, reconciliation, redemption & reparations
Spike Lee’s prestige picture paints an indelible portrait.
Mickey Gilley remembers the music and fashion of ‘URBAN COWBOY’ on its 40th anniversary
‘URBAN COWBOY’ was celebrated for the way it sketched the lives of blue collar workers sweating on petrochemical plants, but it’s perhaps best remembered for the real-life Pasadena, Texas honky tonk, Gilley’s, which popularized the mechanical bull.
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[Review] ‘THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND’ isn’t all jokes
Judd Apatow directs one of his most impressive works yet with the semi-autobiographical journey of SNL star Pete Davidson’s life.
Apple docuseries ‘DEAR…’ opens pathways to needed conversations, having empathy
Apple TV Plus new docuseries, ‘DEAR…,’ is a beautifully realized work that is the “some good news” that we could all use and learn from right now.
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[Review] ‘BECKY’ serves its blood-and-guts lukewarm
The world is on fire. Here’s a movie to watch.
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[Review] ‘THE VAST OF NIGHT’ signals close encounters, paranoia with innovation over flashy effects
Low-key sci-fi brings wonder to the familiar.
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[Review] ‘ON THE RECORD’ is a must listen
HBOMax streaming service debuts with a soul-stirring documentary.
Star wars and geopolitics: Netflix comedy series ‘SPACE FORCE’ undocks from the possibility to matter
Latest Netflix series, ‘SPACE FORCE’, has all the ingredients for greatness, but suffers from so-so comedy.
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[Review] ‘RELIC’ unearths deep seated horrors
A stirring feature film debut by an assured filmmaker.