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Eternity Review: Entertaining and Modern Take on the Afterlife
Miles Teller and Elizabeth Olsen headline Eternity, a film about making the impossible choice of who you will spend the rest of your life with. Synopsis: In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan (Olsen) is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with (Teller), and her first love (Callum Turner), who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive. Cast: Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, Callum Turner, Da'Vi
Alex Schlerf
Nov 13, 20256 min read


Will Avatar: Fire and Ash Feature The Greatest Trailer Package of All Time?
With the film year starting to wind down and awards season kicking into gear, there's only a handful of upcoming releases that feel like big events. Sure, you've got some smaller awards-focused films like Hamnet and Sentimental Value coming up, but the majority of the big blockbusters have already released. The reason for that may be the fact that the biggest box office darling in James Cameron is returning with a new Avatar film in December. On December 19th, Avatar: Fire an
Alex Schlerf
Nov 6, 20257 min read


Hedda Review: Tessa Thompson At Top Of Her Game In Solid Drama
Director Nia DaCosta (Candyman, The Marvels) departs from her typical horror with Hedda, a adaptation of an iconic play. Synopsis: From writer/director Nia DaCosta comes a provocative, modern reimagining of Henrik Ibsen's classic play. Hedda (Tessa Thompson) finds herself torn between the lingering ache of a past love and the quiet suffocation of her present life. Cast: Tessa Thompson, Nina Hoss, Imogen Poots, Nicholas Pinnock, Tom Bateman Release Date: In Select Theaters and
Alex Schlerf
Oct 30, 20256 min read


Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Review: Jeremy Allen White Shines in Powerful Biopic
Jeremy Allen White (The Bear, The Iron Claw) stars in the latest musical biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, a film about the legendary Bruce Springsteen's process creating the iconic album "Nebraska". Synopsis: On the cusp of global superstardom, New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen (Jeremy Allen White) struggles to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past as he records the album "Nebraska" in the early 1980s. Cast: Jeremy Allen White, Jeremy St
Alex Schlerf
Oct 25, 20256 min read


After The Hunt Review: Swing and Miss from Luca Guadagnino
Director Luca Guadagnino (Challengers, Call Me By Your Name) returns for After The Hunt, featuring a story with many relevant social themes. Synopsis: A college professor (Julia Roberts) finds herself at a personal and professional crossroad when a star student (Ayo Edebiri) levels an accusation against one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield), threatening to expose a dark secret from her own past. Cast: Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, Ayo Edebiri, Michael Stuhlbarg, Chloë Sev
Alex Schlerf
Oct 22, 20256 min read


Tron: Ares Review: Visuals and Music Make Up For Bland Plot
Director Joachim Rønning (Young Woman and The Sea) brings the "Tron" franchise back with Tron: Ares, starring Jared Leto (American Pyscho, Blade Runner 2049) as an AI who wants to become human. Synopsis: Mankind encounters AI beings for the first time when a highly sophisticated programme, Ares (Leto), leaves the digital world for a dangerous mission in the real world. Cast: Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Gillian Anderson, Jodie Turner-Smith, Jeff Bridges, Hasan Minhaj,
Alex Schlerf
Oct 10, 20256 min read


If I Had Legs I'd Kick You Review: Commanding Performance by Rose Byrne Allows For Entertaining Watch
Writer/Director Mary Bronstein dips into the indie film game with If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, a tense drama/comedy starring Rose Byrne (Neighbors, Insidious, Bridesmaids). Synopsis: With her life crashing down around her, Linda (Byrne) tries to navigate her daughter's mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist (Conan O'Brien). Cast: Rose Byrne, Conan O'Brien, ASAP Rocky, Danielle Macdonald Release Date
Alex Schlerf
Oct 7, 20256 min read


The Smashing Machine Review: Dwayne Johnson Puts in Oscar-Worthy Performance in Solid Biopic
Director Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems) begins his journey into solo filmmaking with The Smashing Machine, a sports biopic about real life fighter Mark Kerr. Synopsis: MMA fighter Mark Kerr (Dwayne Johnson) reaches the peak of his career but faces personal hardships along the way. Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader Release Date: In Theaters Now Transformative Performance From Dwayne Johnson Credit: A24 Most of the discourse coming out of the early reactions for this fil
Alex Schlerf
Oct 3, 20255 min read


One Battle After Another Review: Fast Paced Thriller Clearly Becomes One of 2025's Best
Legendary filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson teams up with Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, a film that has become one of the highest rated films of all time on most platforms. Does it live up to the hype? Synopsis: Bob (DiCaprio) is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa (Chase Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Sean Penn) resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former
Alex Schlerf
Oct 2, 20255 min read


Avengers: Doomsday Has Wrapped Filming. What's Next?
Avengers: Doomsday has wrapped filming. It is currently 452 days until the film releases on December 18th, 2026. I have a million questions and I'm sure you do too. That's why I thought it would be a good time to step back to discuss a little about the production process of this film and where we can look next for more details as we head into 2026. No Set Leaks Credit: Getty Images One refreshing thing about this filming process has been the lack of leaks from set. Especially
Alex Schlerf
Sep 22, 20256 min read


Highest 2 Lowest Review: Denzel Washington Stars in Bumpy Spike Lee Joint
Denzel Washington and Spike Lee return for their fifth collaboration with Highest 2 Lowest, an American remake of the iconic Japanese film High and Low. Synopsis: When a powerful music mogul (Washington) is targeted by a ransom plot, he is forced to fight for his family and legacy while jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma. Cast: Denzel Washington, Ilfenesh Hadera, ASAP Rocky, Jeffrey Wright Release Date: Streaming Now Commanding Performance As Always From Denzel Credit
Alex Schlerf
Sep 9, 20255 min read


Honey Don't Review: Standout Cast Can't Save Disappointing Comedy
Ethan Coen takes a break from his usual directing partner (his brother Joel) with Honey Don't, a mystery/comedy with a star-studded cast. Synopsis: "Small-town private investigator Honey O'Donahue (Margaret Qualley) probes a series of strange deaths that are tied to a mysterious church." Cast: Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, Chris Evans Release Date: In Theaters Now All Around Exceptional Cast Credit: Focus Features The one redeeming quality for Honey Don't is th
Alex Schlerf
Aug 22, 20255 min read


Sorry, Baby Review: Eva Victor Pulls Triple Duty in Powerful Story
Eva Victor puts in the challenging task of directing/writing/acting in 'Sorry, Baby', a film all about a heartbreaking event that occurs to the main character. Synopsis: "Something terrible happened to Agnes (Victor). But life goes on for everyone else. When a friend (Naomi Ackie) visits on the brink of an important milestone, Agnes realizes how stuck she's been, in this bittersweet story of finding your way after your world comes crashing down." Cast: Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie
Alex Schlerf
Aug 13, 20255 min read


Together Review: Allison Brie and Dave Franco Shine In Gross Body Horror
Real life couple Allison Brie and Dave Franco are co-leads together in a film for the first time in Together, a body horror narrative about how far some people will go to save their relationship. Synopsis: "Years into their relationship, Tim (Franco) and Millie (Brie) find themselves at a crossroads when they move to the countryside, abandoning all that is familiar in their lives except each other. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unna
Alex Schlerf
Aug 12, 20255 min read


F1 Review: Brad Pitt Anchors Exhilarating Racing Thriller
Director Joseph Kosinski follows his immense success with Top Gun: Maverick in F1, a racing thriller that captures the absolute highs and lows of the sport. Synopsis: "In the 1990s, Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was Formula 1's most promising driver until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, the owner of a struggling Formula 1 team convinces Sonny to return to racing and become the best in the world. Driving alongside the team's hotshot rookie, Sonn
Alex Schlerf
Jun 29, 20255 min read


The Life of Chuck Review: Amazing Tale About Life and The Beautiful Moments Within It
Director Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House, Hush) takes a break from his classic horror with The Life of Chuck, a story tackling the simple and expansive theme of life itself. Synopsis: "Charles "Chuck" Krantz (Tom Hiddleston) experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us." Cast: Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mark Hamill, Carl Lumbly, Nick Offerman Release Date: In Theaters Now Incre
Alex Schlerf
Jun 13, 20256 min read


Sirens Review: Ups and Downs Allow for Solid Limited Series
Netflix goes back to basics with 'Sirens', a thriller five episode series meant to be consumed all in a one or two day sitting. However, does this show succeed or become forgettable in the endless streaming catalogue? The answer lies a little in the middle of those two extremes. Synopsis: "Furious that her sister Simone (Milly Alcock) won't return her calls, Devon (Meghann Fahy) heads to an island enclave to find her - and into the clutches of her controlling boss (Julianne M
Alex Schlerf
Jun 3, 20255 min read


Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Review: An Epic End To An Iconic Franchise
Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie (Mission Impossible 4-7) are paired together again for Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, expected to be the eighth and final film in the iconic Mission Impossible franchise. Synopsis: "Ethan Hunt and the IMF team race against time to find the Entity, a rogue artificial intelligence that can destroy mankind." Cast: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Angela Basset Release Date
Alex Schlerf
May 25, 20255 min read


Thunderbolts* Review: Challenging Themes Lead To One Of Marvel's Best
Director Jake Schreier (Beef) takes his first entry into the superhero world with Thunderbolts*, juggling an ensemble cast of anti-heroes working against a threat that seems unbeatable. Synopsis: "Ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes -- Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker -- embarks on a dangerous mission that forces them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts." Cast: Florence Pugh, Lewis Pullman, Davi
Alex Schlerf
May 3, 20255 min read


Sinners Review: Cinematic Masterpiece From Ryan Coogler
Director Ryan Coogler (Black Panther, Creed) returns for his fifth installment with Sinners, bringing in frequent collaborator Michael B. Jordan to lead as twin brothers. Synopsis: "Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan) return to their Mississippi hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back." Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Wunmi Mosaku, Delroy Lindo, Jack
Alex Schlerf
Apr 19, 20256 min read
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