Trashwire
Movie reviews, Whatcha Watchin podcast, and more
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M3GAN 2.0 Upgrades Humor Over Horror
The murderous doll is back in M3GAN 2.0, but this time, we’ve traded horror for comedy.
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It’s Love vs Luxury in ‘Materialists’
‘Materialists’ could feel like a very basic romcom, a cliche tale of choosing between love and luxury, but its cynicism gives it a refreshing perspective.
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Is Wes Anderson’s ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Style Over Substance?
With The Phoenician Scheme, Wes Anderson gives us exactly what we expect from him: glorious visuals, quirky characters, and his trademark deadpan dialogue. But is that enough?
Featured Reviews
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‘Kuberaa’ a Captivating Story of Wealth Inequality
Kuberaa tackles the corruption of obscene wealth with rich characters, vibrant visuals, and an absolutely stellar soundtrack.
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Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd Buddy Up for ‘Friendship’
Tim Robinson is at his shouty, weirdo best in Friendship, a comedy about a man who gets a little too obsessed with his cool new pal, played by Paul Rudd.
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‘HIT: The Third Case’ Goes From Police Procedural to Superhero Slaughterfest
HIT: The Third Case is a blood-soaked action spectacle that abandons its investigative roots for bombastic violence, for better and worse.
Whatcha Watchin Podcast
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Breaking Down the Pan-India Phenomenon of Pushpa
Levins from Hey Fam returns to the podcast to chat about Sukumar’s Pushpa: The Rise, starring Allu Arjun, in anticipation of the release of the sequel, Pushpa: The Rule.
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Why Do So Many Critics Love ‘Anora’?
Alexei Toliopoulos, one of my all-time favorite podcasters, joined me to chat about Sean Baker’s film Anora on the latest episode of the Whatcha Watchin podcast.
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Unpacking the Horror, Humor, and Heartbreak of ‘The Substance’
Kt Baldasarro from MovieRuntime returns to chat about The Substance from director Coralie Fargeat and starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid.
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The Mummy (1999) Has the Hottest Cast Ever
Alexis and Billy from Geek of Oz chat about the 1999 cinematic masterpiece The Mummy on the latest episode of the Whatcha Watchin podcast.
