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The Candyman Can
Produced by the laudable Jordan Peele and directed by upstart Nia DaCosta, the latest "Candyman" installment may conjure up mixed...

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Aug 29, 20213 min read
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The Good Die Young
M. Night Shyamalan's newest thriller, "Old", is ultimately a bit too long in the tooth, offering up shocks, characters and themes that...

Chris Thomas
Jul 25, 20212 min read
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The Tangled Web of the Black Widow
As Marvel Studios' first theatrical release in two years, "Black Widow" gives Scarlett Johansson the long-awaited opportunity to headline...

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Jul 14, 20212 min read
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Returning to A Quiet Place
With John Krasinski back in the director's chair and handling writing duties alone this time around, "A Quiet Place Part II" is an...

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Jun 2, 20213 min read
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Downward Spiral
"Spiral" sees famed comedian Chris Rock testing his mettle against a brutal serial killer in an earnest, if unremarkable spin-off set...

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May 14, 20212 min read
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Does the World Need a Black Superman?
With news circulating the next Superman film will have a Black lead, the effect of race-swapping such a popular character could prove to...

Chris Thomas
May 13, 20213 min read
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Finish Him!
The"Mortal Kombat" reboot is a blood-soaked endeavor jam-packed full of the violence hardcore fans have come to know and love, but fails...

Chris Thomas
Apr 23, 20213 min read
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Klass of 1995
With a new reboot due for release later this week, Paul W. S. Anderson's "Mortal Kombat" remains a flawed, yet entertaining piece of...

Chris Thomas
Apr 20, 20212 min read
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Monster Mash
The Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. "MonsterVerse" has reached its apex, as the two titular cinematic titans go head-to-head in the...

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Apr 1, 20212 min read
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Requiem For John Wick
Director Ilya Naishuller and "John Wick" alums David Leitch and Derek Kolstad team up for an action-thriller that may feel all too...

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Apr 1, 20212 min read
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Fear of the Black Panther
Shaka King's "Judas and the Black Messiah" is a force to be reckoned with, galvanized by electric performances from Daniel Kaluuya and...

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Feb 9, 20212 min read
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Justice for All
The long-awaited Snyder Cut of "Justice League" will finally make its debut on HBO Max in March, triumphantly and awkwardly placing a...

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Feb 4, 20213 min read
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Outside the Wire: Inside the Lines
Despite some artistic flourishes and interesting concepts, the Anthony Mackie and Damson Idris sci-fi actioner ends up painting its...

Chris Thomas
Jan 18, 20212 min read
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This Is The Way
Season 2 of "The Mandalorian" soared even higher than its predecessor, further cementing it as one of Disney's best ventures since taking...

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Jan 7, 20212 min read
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Soul on Ice
As Disney and Pixar's first collaboration to prominently feature an African-American cast, "Soul" serves as a pleasant bookend to a year...

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Jan 1, 20212 min read
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Chilly Nights & Festive Frights
While it's typical to find holiday favorites and syrupy family fare at nearly every turn this time of year, here are some thrill-based...

Chris Thomas
Dec 17, 20204 min read
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Sequel Superiority
In a world where follow-ups often fail to meet expectations, there are instances where the original's brilliance can be recaptured or the...

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Dec 11, 20204 min read
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Runaway Love
Originally slated to hit theaters back in May, Hulu's "Run" is a delightfully claustrophobic thriller that combines genuine white-knuckle...

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Dec 1, 20202 min read
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Bodega of Blood
With 1995's cult classic "Vampire in Brooklyn" and now "Vampires vs. The Bronx", perhaps it's a good time for comedy and horror to...

Chris Thomas
Nov 17, 20202 min read
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One Time Too Many
While it's common for lackluster sequels to be helmed by different directors, there are certainly examples of directors returning to...

Chris Thomas
Nov 5, 20204 min read
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