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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‘tick, tick…BOOM!’ Effortlessly Captures the Need for Storytelling
Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda and starring Andrew Garfield, tick, tick…BOOM! is one of the best films of the year.
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Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Belfast’ is One of the Most Emotionally Compelling Films of the Year
Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast is an achingly brilliant masterpiece with so many angles to take on and exquisite performances throughout.
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‘Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School’ Deserves to be Hyped More
Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School is an underrated gem full of fun characters and friendships. It’s perfect for a spooky season movie night with the whole family.
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‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’ is a Pun-Filled Delight
Muppets Haunted Mansion is both delightfully farcical and unsurprisingly leaves us with the kind of beautiful message self-reflective Muppets deliver best.
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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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‘A Quiet Place II’ Screams Through Powerful Sequences
A Quiet Place will always be one of the most shocking films for me as a non-horror aficionado because I never expected to love it as much as I do. I’ve also never seen a film like this in theaters, and that in and of itself, feels like some sort of an accomplishment. But in spite of its suspense and the gore tied to the monsters, A Quiet Place II has some of
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‘Cruella’ is Far From a Perfect Film, but it’s Stunning, No Less
Cruella isn’t a perfect film but it’s a stunning new feature to watch for the spooky season.
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Where There’s A Celebration for Dolly Parton, That’s Where We’ll Be
Netflix’s Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute is out now and the only problem is, it is 55 minutes too short.
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‘Promising Young Woman’: The Exploration of Trauma
Promising Young Woman is an ode to friendships and it’s the showcase of harrowing darkness that comes to pass when women are silenced instead helped.
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Scene Breakdown: Cyborg’s Story in Zack Snyder’s Justice League “Something Darker”
Cyborg’s story in Zack Synder’s Justice League is one of the most compelling narratives in the DC universe.
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A Week Away’s Rendition of “God Only Knows” Makes the Film Beautiful
Netflix’s A Week Away is a bit cringey at times, but its rendition of “God Only Knows” deserves to be seen by all.
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‘To All the Boys: Always and Forever, Lara Jean’ is a Testament to Girls and the Importance of Following Their Dreams
To All The Boys: Always and Forever Lara Jean is a beautiful showcase of friendships, heart, and a sweet romance.
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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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‘The Dig’ is Slow and Quiet but Beautiful and Evocative
Netflix’s The Dig is a film about human relationships and it is a film about uncovering parts of people, too.
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Disney’s ‘Soul’ is Pixar’s Best Film of the Year
Disney’s Soul is one of the strongest depictions of fighting for dreams and showcasing what it means to look inward.
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Netflix’s ‘Canvas’ is a Must Watch
Netflix’s Canvas is a nine-minute short that beautifully explores heart and soul through compelling works of art.
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