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8.5

Movie Reviews

‘Smoking Tigers’ Review – Poignant Coming-Of-Age Story Is A Beautiful Inversion Of The American Dream

By Phil WalshAugust 15, 20240

Immerse yourself in the unique and soul-touching story of Smoking Tigers. Follow a Korean family in America as they navigate the challenges of growing up.

Two women struggling over a knife in a hallway, one with long blonde hair in a blue and green top, and the other with curly dark hair in a gold jacket.

6.0

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‘Jackpot!’ Review – The Hunger Games But For Wanna-Be-Billionaires

By Liselotte VanophemAugust 15, 20240

While Jackpot! by Paul Feig can count on two great leads, Awkwafina and John Cena, it can’t overcome its weak script to hit the mark.

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9.0

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‘Daughters’ Review – A Powerful Declaration Of Compassion

By Dom FisherAugust 14, 20240

Directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, Daughters is a powerful declaration of compassion. Read our review inside!

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5.3

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‘Consumed’ Review – Unique Folk Horror Story Doesn’t Stick The Landing

By Cameron K. RitterAugust 14, 20240

Altieri and Calbert’s combined efforts produce a truly unique take on a folk legend in Consumed, which leads to more and more frustration as the film goes along.

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7.0

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‘Faces’ Review – A Short, But Horrific Exploration Of A Shapeshifter’s Quest For Identity [Fantasia Fest 2024]

By Tristian EvansAugust 12, 20240

Faces is a horror short that chills, thrills, and manages to layer in a surprisingly emotional message about a murderous desire for identity.

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6.0

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‘It Ends With Us’ Review – A Conflicted But Occasionally Compelling Look At Domestic Violence

By Brandon LewisAugust 10, 20240

Does It Ends With Us live up to the hype? Explore the complexities and nuances of this powerful film adaptation and its portrayal of intimate partner violence.