Category: Pop Culture
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Could ‘The Naked Gun’ Breathe New Life Into Broad Comedy?
‘The Naked Gun’ is a legacy sequel matching the tone of the originals with the potential to breathe new life into a dying genre of comedy.
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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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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?
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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.
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‘Andor’ Season 2 Is the Best of Star Wars
Andor season 2 brings us mature storytelling, well-developed characters, and an explicit political message, proving once again that this show is the best of Star Wars.
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Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Is the Best Film of 2025…So Far
Sinners is simultaneously a historical drama, a popcorn horror movie, and a musical, making it a unique film that delivers a truly enjoyable theatrical experience while also giving us storytelling with deeper themes and meaning.
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‘Death of a Unicorn’ Should Be So Much Better
Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega lead the “eat the rich” story with a supernatural twist in Death of a Unicorn, but it’s Will Poulter and Anthony Carrigan who bring the humor.
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‘Mickey 17’ Overstuffed Plot Makes Satire Misfire
With a standout performance from Robert Pattinson, director Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17 has great ideas at its core, but the bloated storylines and one-note political commentary prevent it from being worth the wait.
