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‘Boys State’ blurs the line between mock and real politics

The film is both encouraging and distressing.

On Aug 14, 2020 by Audra Schroeder

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‘An American Pickle’ examines the intergenerational depth of the American dream

The film focuses on a man who's brined for 100 years and wakes up in present-day.

On Aug 7, 2020 by Michelle Jaworski

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Review: ‘She Dies Tomorrow’ is a genre-bending horror film for our isolated era

Out now, it's a disturbing yet morbidly funny indie drama about a psychological contagian.

On Aug 7, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ is a dubious attempt at a zany adult sitcom

Is 'Star Trek' really a good fit for a 'Rick and Morty'-style comedy?

On Aug 6, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Immigration Nation’ is an enraging, essential exploration of a broken system

The Netflix series gives time to ICE officers and immigrants.

On Aug 4, 2020 by Audra Schroeder

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In praise of ‘A Knight’s Tale,’ now streaming on Prime—on its 20th anniversary

This 2001 historical action-comedy is a genuinely perfect movie.

On Aug 1, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Disney+’s ‘Muppets Now’ is absurd, big chaotic energy

The Muppets bring their quintessential absurdities to streaming.

On Jul 31, 2020 by Michelle Jaworski

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Review: ‘Umbrella Academy’ brings more hilarious chaos in season 2

The disaster-prone Hargreeves family are now trapped in the 1960s, playing to season 1's comedic strengths

On Jul 31, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘The Rental’ is a fun, twisty thriller from Dave Franco

Franco makes his directorial debut in this smart horror flick.

On Jul 24, 2020 by Eddie Strait

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‘The Kissing Booth 2’ improves upon the original teen phenomenon

But Elle Evans' decisions still revolve around the Flynn men.

On Jul 24, 2020 by Tiffany Kelly

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Marie Curie biopic ‘Radioactive’ is disappointingly formulaic

Another fascinating historical figure let down by a forgettable screenplay.

On Jul 24, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Netflix’s Brazilian teen drama ‘Kissing Game’ deserves your attention

This sexy, stylish miniseries is about a mysterious disease transmitted by kissing.

On Jul 21, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Netflix’s ‘Cursed’ recycles Arthurian legend into a coming-of-age YA drama

Katherine Langford is the Lady of the Lake in this glossy-but-unoriginal new Arthurian fantasy drama.

On Jul 17, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Expecting Amy’ goes inside Amy Schumer’s pregnancy

What to expect when you're Amy Schumer.

On Jul 15, 2020 by Audra Schroeder

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Review: Jordan Peele’s ‘Twilight Zone’ returns for another spooky, twisted season

This star-studded sci-fi/horror anthology has a lot of fun with its material.

On Jul 11, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw