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Venkatesh Maha’s Drama Meets Satyadev’s Magic in ‘Rao Bahadur’
Director Venkatesh Maha’s ‘Rao Bahadur’ creatively explores themes of oppressive patriarchal legacy through magical realism and a stellar performance from Satyadev Kancharana.
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Can Everyone Just Calm Down About ‘Supergirl’?
‘Supergirl’ might be a mediocre movie, but it hardly marks the death of female superhero cinema, as some on the internet might claim.
Featured Reviews
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‘Disclosure Day’ Masterfully Made But Misses Spielberg Classic Status
Steven Spielberg brings his signature sense of wonder to Disclosure Day, along with John Williams’ score and Janusz Kaminski’s cinematography, but the sci-fi story doesn’t quite live up to the sum of its parts.
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Big Screen ‘Backrooms’ An Unsettling But Uneven Debut for Kane Parsons
Kane Parsons becomes the latest (and youngest) in the YouTuber-to-horror-filmmaker pipeline with the A24 adaptation of his Backrooms liminal space series.
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Curry Barker’s ‘Obsession’ a Humorous and Harrowing Horror Story
YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker’s Obsession is like Get Out for “nice guys”, blending funny, disturbing, and highly entertaining horror with surprisingly impactful themes.
Latest Reviews
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Whatcha Watchin: Am I Crying in the Barbie Movie?
Alexis and Kim talk about the Barbie movie, men throwing tantrums online, self-aware casting, movie marketing, and more in this episode of the Whatcha Watchin podcast.
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The first trailer for ‘Wonka’ is here
The first trailer for ‘Wonka’ starring Timothee Chalamet as the titular chocolatier has arrived.
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Whatcha Watchin: Indiana Jones and the Generic Movie
Was Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny a huge disappointment? Alexis and Kim discuss the movie in this spoiler review.
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‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Proves Harrison Ford is Still Charming At Any Age
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny doesn’t live up to vintage Indy adventures, but contains enough fun set pieces and Harrison Ford charm to far surpass 2008’s Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
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Whatcha Watchin: Is The Flash Fun or Frankenstein’s Monster?
Is The Flash a fun comic book movie or a Frankenstein fever dream? Alexis and Kim share their thoughts on the movie, the troubled production, the rubbery CGI, and more.
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Whatcha Watchin: Wes Anderson’s Candy-Colored Dream Movie
Alexis and Kim take a trip to Asteroid City and discuss Wes Anderson as an auteur, why a memorable visual style is so important, and how an enormous cast of powerhouse players can each stand out in an ensemble.
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‘Asteroid City’ Further Cements Wes Anderson’s Auteur Status
Asteroid City is Wes Anderson at his most Wes Anderson: meticulously executed, beautifully shot, and a genuinely pleasurable watching experience.
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The Multiverse Fever Dream of ‘The Flash’
With a controversial star and a chaotic mess behind the scenes, The Flash is a surprisingly entertaining movie—though it can also feel like a multiverse fever dream.
