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Category: Movies
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From ‘RRR’ To ‘Tár’ Here Are The 2022 Denver Film Critics Society Nominations
Here are the films selected by Denver film critics as the best of 2022.
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If You Loved ‘RRR’ Try These Other Great Movies
If you loved “Naatu Naatu” and you’re ready to dip a toe into South Indian cinema, here are a few excellent movies like RRR to watch next.
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‘Babylon’ – How to Make a Lot of Noise and Say Absolutely Nothing
What if the most annoying kid in your first-year film studies class wrote fanfic about the silent film era while on cocaine?
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‘Glass Onion’ Proves a Worthy Successor to ‘Knives Out’
I never thought we’d get a Clue-like murder mystery comedy in today’s world of CGI explosions and quips, but Rian Johnson delivered a fantastic, quotable film with high rewatchability and solid laughs.
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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Made Me Care About the MCU Again
While Black Panther: Wakanda Forever lacks some of the finesse of top-tier Marvel, Namor shines as an engaging MCU villain, and powerhouse performances from the female cast members make it a solid MCU entry.
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Big Stars Let Down by Lackluster Script in ‘Amsterdam’
At a little over two hours, Amsertdam feels like trying to binge-watch a 10-episode miniseries in an afternoon when none of the episodes are really hooking you and you’re resisting the urge to look at your phone the whole time.
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Don’t Worry Darling Ends Up More Shyamalan than Peele
Despite a strong performance from Florence Pugh and stylish visuals, Don’t Worry Darling is a bit too ambitious for its own good, attempting a sharp social commentary about the role of women, but never fully realizing its own aspirations.
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Cast Wows in Powerful ‘The Woman King’
The Woman King could have easily been a simple story that felt a little too familiar. It could even fall into the cynical Hollywood fake empowerment category if the themes and characters didn’t hit just right. Instead, director Gina Prince-Bythewood’s film draws you in with incredible performances and gets you fully invested in every moment…
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Stunning Visuals Make ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ a Fresh Take on a Familiar Tale
Three Thousand Years of Longing, from director George Miller and starring Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton, is a visually stunning tale that celebrates storytelling and takes its time building its own narrative.
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‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Struggles with Tone but Still Fun
Thor: Love and Thunder struggles with the balance of humor and drama but still provides a lot of Marvel fun.
