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Love Hurts

Love Hurts Review: Action, Comedy, and Chaos in an Uneven Blend

Jonathan Eusebio’s Love Hurts marks his directorial debut with an action-comedy that aims to balance high-octane fight sequences with romantic and comedic elements. Starring Ke Huy Quan as a former hitman-turned-realtor, the film boasts a strong ensemble cast, including Ariana ...
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Heart Eyes

Heart Eyes Review: A Bloody Misfire of Romance and Horror

Josh Ruben’s Heart Eyes ambitiously blends romantic comedy with slasher horror, an enticing premise that, on paper, promises a thrilling and hilarious ride. With a script penned by Phillip Murphy, Christopher Landon, and Michael Kennedy—who have each dabbled in genre ...
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Kinda Pregnant

Kinda Pregnant Review: A Huge Comedy Misfire

Comedy is often built on the foundation of absurdity, but there’s a fine line between outlandish fun and misguided buffoonery. Kinda Pregnant, the latest Netflix comedy directed by Tyler Spindel and co-written by Julie Paiva and Amy Schumer, attempts to ...
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You're Cordially Invited

You’re Cordially Invited Review: It’s Nothing to Celebrate

Romantic comedies thrive on charm, chemistry, and a balance of heartfelt moments and humor. You’re Cordially Invited, written and directed by Nicholas Stoller, aims to deliver all of these elements but ultimately stumbles under the weight of its overstuffed plot, ...
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Companion

Companion Review: A Thrilling and Tense Sci-Fi Horror

Some films in the science fiction horror genre lean heavily on their high-concept premise, while others focus on humor or character-driven thrills. Companion, the latest genre-bending offering from writer-director Drew Hancock, masterfully blends all these elements, delivering a film that ...
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Dog Man

Dog Man Review: A Zany and Action-Packed Romp

DreamWorks Animation’s Dog Man, the long-awaited adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s beloved children’s graphic novel series, bursts onto the screen with a mix of madcap comedy, high-energy action, and a surprisingly heartfelt core. Written and directed by Peter Hastings, the film ...
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Inkwo for When the Starving Return

“Inkwo for When the Starving Return” at Sundance 2025

INKWO FOR WHEN THE STARVING RETURN debuted January 24th at Sundance  in the Animated Shorts Film Program  with three additional in-person screenings to follow. The film will also screen online across North America January 29th, 7:00 AM  PST through February 3rd, 3:55 AM  PST. Currently ...
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Star Trek: Section 31

Star Trek: Section 31 Review: A Cloak-and-Dagger Mission

The Star Trek franchise has long been a beacon of optimism, diplomacy, and high-concept science fiction, but with Star Trek: Section 31, Paramount+ takes a sharp detour into the shadows of Starfleet. Directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi and written by Craig ...
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Stranger-Brother

“Stranger, Brother” Premieres at Sundance on Jan. 25, 2025

The opening sequence at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival for “Stranger, Brother,” is a beautiful ocean scene. This is an Australian short by Tongan/Australian director Annelise Hickey. The film opens with a silhouetting charismatic lead Tiaki Teremoana who plays Adam. ...