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‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2’ Review – Night City Never Disappoints
Night City remains a compelling place to revisit in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. Our review finds another reason to return to its world, with the…
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Codie Allen
Codie Allen is a passionate trans and queer film critic and entertainment writer based in Orlando, FL. A Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic, Dorian Awards member, and CACF member, they also contribute to The Curb and InSession Film. When they’re not writing about films, you can find them sipping way too much tea and listening to Taylor Swift.
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‘Monster Mia’ Review – A Cute Little Monster Movie With Just Enough Bite
‘Monster Mia’ has charm to spare, but its little flashes of bite keep the sweetness interesting. It’s a monster movie whose appeal comes from…
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‘Don’t Say Good Luck’ Review – A Tender Story About Love, Loss, and Growing Up
‘Don’t Say Good Luck’ finds warmth and honesty in a heartfelt story about love, grief, change, and the difficult process of growing up.
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‘Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie’ Review – A Dino-Sized Adventure Made For Its Youngest Fans
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie delivers colorful dinosaur fun, easygoing adventure, and plenty for the franchise’s youngest fans.
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‘One Another’ Review – Navigating The Subtle Power Of Lasting Friendships [SXSW 2026]
‘One Another’ premiered at SXSW 2026 with a moving story about enduring friendships and emotional connection.
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‘Dead Deer High’ Review – A Quietly Devastating Portrait Of Grief And Healing [SXSW 2026]
‘Dead Deer High’ premiered at SXSW 2026 with a powerful story about grief and healing.
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‘Adam’s Apple’ Review – A Tender Portrait Of Family, Identity, And The Power Of Being Seen [SXSW 2026]
Adam's Apple offers an intimate documentary experience, portraying the complexities of gender transition within a family.
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‘Perfect’ Review – Shallow Queer Chemistry And A Half-Baked Story [SXSW 2026]
Uncover the hidden layers in Perfect, where a woman's road trip reveals profound truths about love and survival.
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‘Ugly Cry’ Review – A Raw, Intimate Look At The Pressure To Perform Perfection [SXSW 2026]
Ugly Cry sits confidently alongside films that have critiqued beauty standards before it, but it does so in a way that feels wholly original,…
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‘Sparks’ Review – A Poetic Exploration Of Youth, Longing, And Time [SXSW 2026]
Sparks unveils the journey of friendships and dreams among teenagers in Nevada, driven by an urban legend of a time portal.