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Ethan Rice
Jul 31, 20245 min read
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Sheds the Past, but Winds Up Hollow
By prioritizing nostalgia over meaningful character connections, the latest MCU Multiverse romp winds up hollow.
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Ethan Rice
May 30, 20244 min read
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.
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Ethan Rice
Mar 1, 20244 min read
'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...
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Ethan Rice
Jan 24, 20243 min read
'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.
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Ethan Rice
Dec 1, 20233 min read
'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.
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Ethan Rice
Oct 27, 20234 min read
On an Odyssey Across the Stars, ‘Ahsoka’ Gets Lost in Her Own Show
Dave Filoni's latest Star Wars series delivers visual thrills but lacks the heart of a memorable story.
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Ethan Rice
Sep 26, 20233 min read
'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.
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Ethan Rice
Sep 3, 20234 min read
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.
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Ethan Rice
Aug 23, 20233 min read
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...
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Ethan Rice
Jun 22, 20233 min read
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.
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Ethan Rice
May 4, 20234 min read
The Mandalorian Season 3 or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love My Cult
In the latest season of the Disney+ hit, narrative inconsistencies dull the Mandalorian's sheen.
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Ethan Rice
Mar 20, 20233 min read
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.
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Ethan Rice
Dec 24, 20223 min read
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.
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Ethan Rice
Jun 28, 20225 min read
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...
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Ethan Rice
Apr 28, 20223 min read
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.
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Ethan Rice
Mar 10, 20224 min read
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?
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Ethan Rice
Feb 9, 20223 min read
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...
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Ethan Rice
Dec 22, 20213 min read
REVIEW: 'The Wheel of Time' Spins An Epic Saga Into Motion
It’s been two years since the final credits faded to black on Game of Thrones. In the time since then, we’ve seen a mad rush to try and...
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Ethan Rice
Nov 21, 20214 min read
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...
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Ethan Rice
Oct 11, 20213 min read
REVIEW: This Fall, Cozy Up To 'Only Murders In The Building'
Boosted by a powerful trio of detectives, Hulu's latest hit is the perfect mystery for your spooky season viewing.
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