‘The Hating Game’ Review: An Easy to Love Rom-Com

Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell are fantastic, and if you’re a fan of romantic comedies, then The Hating Game is easy to love.

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Netflix’s ‘Afterlife of the Party’ is Unexpectedly Emotional and Warm

Netflix’s Afterlife of the Party is surprisingly emotional, proving that whatever you think staring at its poster, it will be the polar opposite. I’m not entirely sure what I expected walking into the film, but I most certainly was not expecting to cry more than once. Afterlife of the Party starring Victoria Justice, Midori Francis, Robin Scott, Adam Garcia, and more follows party animal Cassie (Justice) in her attempt to

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Disney’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ is Great Because Real Joy is Infectious

No Jungle Cruise is not a mindblowing masterpiece by any means, but there is so much infectious joy all throughout, it made the movie utterly great. And perhaps that is because I went into it without expecting anything other than complete nonsense, and yet knowing I would appreciate Emily Blunt‘s character Lily Houghton just because it is portrayed by her. While comparisons all over the internet were drawn to films

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‘Gunpowder Milkshake’ Intricately Balances Warmth and Nerdy Girl Power

Gunpowder Milkshake intricately balances warmth and nerdy girl power landing itself on the list of the kind of film energy we could all channel this summer. Navot Papushado’s directed feature is gorgeously executed, and though full of a lot more violence than I would generally prefer, in its storytelling it’s somehow entirely wholesome. The film is a gritty explosion of emotions, and so dazzlingly colorful, it’s impossible to look away

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‘In the Heights’ and the Celebration of Homecoming: A Roundtable

In the Heights isn’t a perfect film, but it’s a beautiful one nevertheless, and it’s the celebration of homecoming, which can easily translate off-screen to anyone who’s ever felt out of place. As most well produced musicals, it’s an absolute thrill in a myriad of ways, and for the Latinx community, it’s telling stories that feel personal. In the Heights is also a film that’s bringing to light necessary discourse

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‘Malcolm and Marie’ is a Film About Films and Criticism, but It’s Also a Film About Human Complexities

I don’t necessarily know what I expected going into Malcolm and Marie but I remember thinking the film will certainly feature some of the best performances of the year and that is without a doubt the case. Malcolm and Marie is a film about films and criticism, but it’s also a film about human complexities and navigating through them. It’s a film that calls for a variety of different analytical

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