Browsing: Movie Reviews

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8.0

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‘Predator: Badlands’ Review – Franchise Reinvention Proves To Be A Win For This IP

By Gaius BollingNovember 5, 20251

Discover how Predator Badlands attempts to reshape the franchise with a fresh perspective on the iconic man versus alien story.

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Movie Reviews

‘Fragilé’ Review – Documentary Captures The Absurd And Brilliant Battle Of The Oklahoma Leg Lamp Statue

By Phil WalshNovember 4, 20250

Uncover the humor and controversy of Fragilé as a 50-foot leg lamp statue emerges in a neighborhood. A Christmas Story lives on!

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7.5

Austin Film Festival

‘A Private Life’ Review – A Twisted Noir About Guilt And Self-Deception [AFF 2025]

By RobertoTOrtizNovember 4, 20250

Uncover the intriguing layers of A Private Life as Jodie Foster portrays a psychiatrist facing unraveling truths and haunting guilt.

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6.5

Austin Film Festival

‘Leads’ Review – When Ambition And Family Collide In A College Town [AFF 2025]

By RobertoTOrtizNovember 3, 20250

Leads offers a unique perspective on ambition and regret, showcasing the beauty of quiet storytelling and connection.

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5.5

Austin Film Festival

‘Rhythm Is A Dancer’ Review – Not Enough Rhythm Or Dance [AFF 2025]

By RobertoTOrtizNovember 3, 20250

Rhythm Is a Dancer delivers a unique mix of humor and sentimentality but struggles with uneven execution in its storytelling.

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‘Belén’ Review – A True Story That Demands Justice For Women Everywhere

By Megan LoucksNovember 3, 20250

Dolores Fonzi’s Belén is a harrowing true story of systemic injustice and the power women hold when they are united in their fight.

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8.5

Movie Reviews

‘There Was, There Was Not’ Review – Our Stories Must Never Disappear

By Dave GianniniNovember 1, 20250

Join the journey of ‘There Was, There Was Not’ as it reveals the lives of four women facing the realities of Artsakh.

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‘Blue Moon’ Review – Ethan Hawke Brings Down The House As Lorenz Hart

By Phil WalshOctober 31, 20250

Uncover the tragic-comedy of Blue Moon, showcasing the struggles of Lorenz Hart and a captivating performance by Ethan Hawke.

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‘Tim Burton: Life In The Line’ Review – 4-Part Docuseries Illustrates The Creative Genius Of A True Outsider

By Phil WalshOctober 31, 20250

Uncover the artistic influence of Tim Burton: Life In The Line, a documentary that showcases his creative genius and film legacy.

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Austin Film Festival

‘Miles Away’ Review – An Honest Look At The Highs And Lows Of Chasing Your Dreams [AFF 2025]

By RobertoTOrtizOctober 31, 20250

Miles Away captures the struggles of Jess, an aspiring actor and rideshare driver facing loneliness and family challenges.