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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Sheds the Past, but Winds Up Hollow
By prioritizing nostalgia over meaningful character connections, the latest MCU Multiverse romp winds up hollow.

Ethan Rice
Jul 31, 20245 min read
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For ‘Furiosa,’ Mad Miller Spins Gold From Desert Sand Once Again
The latest Mad Max epic tells a very different type of tale, but is every bit as legendary.

Ethan Rice
May 30, 20244 min read
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'Drive-Away Dolls' Hits the Freeway with a New Twist on a Classic Caper
After decades of making movie magic with each other, the Coen Brothers went their separate ways, stepping back from the spotlight to...

Ethan Rice
Mar 1, 20244 min read
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'Mean Girls' Sets Familiar Tale to a New Tune
In spite of studio reluctance to embrace the source, a new generation of stars shines through in this musical remake.

Ethan Rice
Jan 24, 20243 min read
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'The Marvels' Delivers an Exciting New Team Despite All-Too-Familiar Flaws
The heroes of 'The Marvels' shine through with infectious energy despite stifling studio interference.

Ethan Rice
Dec 1, 20233 min read
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'Bottoms' Finds Emotional Truth in Absurdism
Emma Seligman's 'Bottoms' cuts to the heart of the teen experience by shedding the pressure to conform to realism.

Ethan Rice
Sep 26, 20233 min read
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Blue Beetle Buzzes Back to a Bygone Era of Superhero Bombast
Blue Beetle breathes a breath of fresh air back into the superhero genre by not glossing over the basics.

Ethan Rice
Sep 3, 20234 min read
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In 'Asteroid City,' A Search for Meaning Behind Anderson's Iconic Style
Wes Anderson is such a strange candidate to be one of the most divisive figures in Hollywood. Since the 90’s, the soft-spoken, dapper...

Ethan Rice
Aug 23, 20233 min read
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Disney’s New Mermaid Cast Battles A Sinking Ship In Latest Remake
Despite a strong ensemble led by a stellar Halle Bailey, Disney's latest remake struggles to find its voice.

Ethan Rice
Jun 22, 20233 min read
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An Oscar Ballot Of My Own: 2022
Talking rocks, sad Irishmen, singing puppets and more! My picks for the absolute best of last year's movies!

Ethan Rice
May 21, 202312 min read
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Quantumania Shrinks Ant-man's Success and Blows Up the MCU's Problems
In diving into the Quantum Realm, 'Ant-Man' offers a crash course in the MCU's greatest enemy - itself.

Ethan Rice
Mar 20, 20233 min read
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Break Through the Center of the Glass Onion with Benoit Blanc’s Next Great Mystery!
The setting, stakes, characters and laughs get dialed up to new heights in Rian Johnson's newest whodunnit.

Ethan Rice
Dec 24, 20223 min read
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My Own Personal 94th Oscars
After much delay, here's my personal picks for the best films of 2021.

Ethan Rice
Jul 20, 20228 min read
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REVIEW: The ‘Multiverse of Madness’ Collides Exciting Classic Horror With Tired Marvel Tropes
The Marvel Multiverse has cracked open, exploding an infinite new well of possibilities for the long-running multi-franchise cinematic...

Ethan Rice
Jun 28, 20225 min read
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REVIEW: Peter Dinklage Breaks Hearts, Takes Names in Gorgeous ‘Cyrano’
The latest take on a classic tale makes the most of its great talent while hampered by modern studio expectations.

Ethan Rice
Apr 28, 20223 min read
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REVIEW: Kenneth Branagh Finally Sets Sail For His Second Case As Hercule Poirot
After five years of anticipation, is Branagh's latest turn behind the mustache worth the wait?

Ethan Rice
Mar 10, 20224 min read
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REVIEW: Creative Ego Gets In the Way of a Good Story in 'Being the Ricardos'
Francis Ford Coppola made ‘Jack.” David Fincher made ‘Alien 3.’ Stephen Spielberg did '1941.’ Al Pacino dressed up in a donut-lined suit...

Ethan Rice
Feb 9, 20223 min read
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REVIEW: 'Eternals': The Critics Must Be Crazy
Marvel has gone to the stars plenty of times before. But this year, they went Cosmic with a capital C when Jack Kirby’s most ethereal of...

Ethan Rice
Nov 21, 20214 min read
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REVIEW: 'Shang-Chi' is a Thrilling Vision of What Makes Marvel Great and What Could Make it Better
Marvel debuts its newest hero with a top tier origin that shines thanks to its stars and freedom to bring new style to the MCU table.

Ethan Rice
Sep 15, 20215 min read
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REVIEW: 'Black Widow' sends off an original Avenger with a 21-pose salute
Natasha Romanoff is a decade overdue for a solo feature, but this year it finally arrived. How does it stack up against her fellow Avengers?

Ethan Rice
Aug 29, 20213 min read
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