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Movie reviews, Whatcha Watchin podcast, and more
Category: Pop Culture
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‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Delivers the Telugu Epic of My Dreams
Nag Ashwin’s Prabhas starrer Kalki 2898 AD feels like the Avengers of Indian cinema but the film also works surprisingly well without prior knowledge.
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Best and Worst Movies I Watched in June
Whatcha Watchin’ has been on a hiatus while I focus on mini-reviews but the podcast has returned with a new monthly movie wrap-up.
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‘The Bikeriders’ Elevated by Performances
Tom Hardy and Jodie Comer are having a wild voice competition in ‘The Bikeriders’ but is the movie compelling?
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Is ‘The Acolyte’ a Worthwhile Star Wars Series?
The Acolyte avoids the usual Star Wars Skywalker nostalgia by focusing on a new story involving Jedi investigations and intrigue.
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‘Furiosa’ a Spectacular Sequel to ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga exceeds expectations with stellar performances by Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, stunning visuals, and exceptional stunt work.
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Does ‘Back to Black’ Do Amy Winehouse Dirty?
‘Back to Black’ suffers from the same issues as so many musician biopics: telling a true story and appeasing the estate that holds the music licensing rights.
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‘Hundreds Of Beavers’ Combines Silent Movies With Looney Tunes For Unique Hilarity
In Mike Cheslik’s Hundreds of Beavers, a 19th-century applejack salesman battles beavers in a mashup of silent-era slapstick and Adult Swim humor.
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Ryan Gosling’s Charm Elevates ‘The Fall Guy’
Is Ryan Gosling charming enough to turn the action movie remake of a 1980s TV show into a successful film? The Fall Guy hopes the answer is yes.
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‘Boy Kills World’ Is a Teenage Boy’s Dream Movie
It’s Bill Skarsgård vs the universe in Boy Kills World the new bloody, hyper-violent revenge comedy from first-time feature director Moritz Mohr.
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Powerhouse Performances, Tension, and Tennis in Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Challengers’
Zendaya delivers a powerhouse performance in Luca Guadagnino’s sexy and captivating ‘Challengers’
