Category: Movie
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Smurfs – 582
Who is Smurfs for and more importantly why did Rihanna bother to throw her cache behind it? Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Smurfs When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends,…
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Superman (Spoiler Free) – 580
Superman is a good movie elevated by great (and unfortunately relevant) release timing. James Gunn brings his signature humor while trying to balance the most earnest of heroes. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Superman In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular…
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Jurassic World Rebirth, F1, The Old Guard 2, Heads of State – 578
A packed to the gills week with four action films: Jurassic World Rebirth, F1 the Movie, The Old Guard 2, and Heads of State. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Jurassic World Rebirth Jurassic World Rebirth is anchored by iconic action superstar Scarlett Johansson, Emmy and SAG nominee Jonathan Bailey and two-time Oscar® winner Mahershala Ali.…
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M3GAN 2.0, 28 Years Later, Ironheart – 577
Both M3GAN 2.0 and 28 Years Later are surprisingly light on the horror. Marvel’s Ironheart might be bumpy but is going to be mandatory viewing. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about M3GAN 2.0 Two years after M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence, went rogue and embarked on a murderous (and impeccably choreographed) rampage and was…
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Materialists, How to Train Your Dragon, The Life of Chuck, Echo Valley – 574
Celine Song continues to prove a master of relationship storytelling with Materialists. How to Train Your Dragon soars to similar levels of the animated version. The Life of Chuck will ruin and repair your heart. Echo Valley fails to reverberate with audiences. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Materialists A young, ambitious New York City…
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Ballerina, The Phoenician Scheme, Dangerous Animals, Predator: Killer of Killers – 570
Ana De Armas joins the John Wick-iverse in Ballerina. Wes Anderson continues to rinse and repeat his work with The Phoenician Scheme. Jai Courtney gives a swimmingly scary performance in Dangerous Animals. Predator: Killer of Killers is a more than worthy entry into the franchise. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Ballerina: From the World…
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Karate Kid: Legends – 568
Though a jumble of styles and a plot with too many storylines for its own good, Ben Wang and Jackie Chan kick this sixth Karate Kid film into “watchable” territory. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Karate Kid: Legends The film unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to…
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Lilo & Stitch, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Fountain of Youth – 656
Lilo & Stitch is built on the back of the strength of the original film. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning doesn’t know how to balance spectacle with coherent story. Fountain of Youth is a waste of minutes from your life only the actual fountain of youth would be able to restore. Listen on Apple…
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Friendship, The Four Seasons – 562
I think you should definitely see Friendship if you’re a Tim Robinson fan. The Four Seasons might star comedy titans but feels beyond pedestrian. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Friendship Suburban dad Craig falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor, but Craig’s attempts to make an adult male friend threaten to ruin both of…
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Thunderbolts, Another Simple Favor, The Surfer – 560
Marvel’s Thunderbolts* succeeds in telling a relatable human story through the lens of superhumans. Another Simple Favor is overly complicated. The Surfer is an emotional wipeout. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Thunderbolts* In “Thunderbolts*” Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes—Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared…