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Antlers Review: This Atmospheric Monster Movie Is An Undercooked Disappointment

By Chris Evangelista November 7th, 2022

Antlers has plenty of atmospheres and some great monster effects. But the entire endeavor ultimately feels underwhelming and undercooked.

Saint Omer Review: A Quiet, Simmering Courtroom Drama [London Film Festival]

By Barry Levitt November 7th, 2022

An intelligent, absorbing drama.

Quest for the Hidden CityThis will contain spoilers for "Star Wars: Quest for the Hidden City" As the writer behind "Star Wars: Myths and Fables", George Mann is no stranger to "Star Wars", but with "Star Wars: Quest for the Hidden City" he takes his first step into the world of "The High Republic." For those unfamiliar with "The High Republic", it's the publishing initiative that sets the clock back on the prequel era by a couple of centuries. The second phase, which we're in now, sets it back even further. The galaxy is one big frontier. Communication is slower, the Republic is smaller. And the Jedi are like frontier sheriffs and explorers. In Phase One, we were introduced to the Nihil, a vicious band of pirates who work to undo the Jedi and monopolize the hyperspace lanes through the galaxy. In the second phase, with the clock turned back, the Nihil is but a twinkle in the galaxy's eye and the hyperspace prospectors and Jedi Pathfinder teams explore the wild edges of space. Though "The High Republic" has been primarily in printed media, that is set to change with "Star Wars: The Acolyte", the Leslye Headland run "Star Wars" show heading to Disney+ in the future. "Quest for the Hidden City" is a middle-grade adventure yarn that follows a Jedi Pathfinder team and the problems they face in exploring new planets in the galaxy and biting off more than they can chew. It largely revolves around a Jedi Padawan named Rooper Natani and her master, Silandra Show as they investigate a frightening distress signal on a pair of twin worlds. The other major POV character is the son of a hyperspace prospector named Dass. He and his father have been stranded on a planet thought to be abandoned by a fellow prospector who double-crossed them. But there is more to the planet Gloam than they realize and the mystery deepens as the book continues.

Star Wars: Quest For The Hidden City Carries On The Second Phase Of The High Republic

By Bryan Young November 7th, 2022

A book that hints toward the future and the past of the galaxy.

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The White Lotus Season 2 Episodes 1 & 2 Set The Scene For Another Adventure In Intrigue

By Lex Briscuso November 7th, 2022

Ready to check in again?

Amy Schumer Hosted Saturday Night Live Season 48

Saturday Night Live Basically Became A Live Version Of Inside Amy Schumer, And That's Just Fine

By Ethan Anderton November 6th, 2022

Amy Schumer hosted SNL for a third time, and it turned out pretty well, especially if you like her self-titled sketch series.

Ozark Season 4: Part 2 Spoiler Review: The Byrdes Fly One Last Time Into The Heart Of The American Nightmare

By Joshua Meyer November 4th, 2022

In the end, Ozark mostly succeeded in its grim blue vision.

Marvel's Director By Night Is Their Most Wonderful, Intimate, And Special Making-Of Documentary Yet

By Ethan Anderton November 4th, 2022

This is one of the best things Marvel Studios has ever produced.

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Enola Holmes 2 Review: A Charming Mystery Outing Better Than The First Movie

By Jeff Ewing November 4th, 2022

Holmes Alone 2: Lost in Old York.

Causeway Review: Jennifer Lawrence And Brian Tyree Henry Are Wonderful In This Low-Key Drama

By Chris Evangelista November 4th, 2022

Jennifer Lawrence and Brian Tyree Henry make the somewhat underwhelming Causeway worth watching.

All Jacked Up And Full Of Worms Review: Psychedelic Horror Delivers On Shock But Skimps On Storytelling

By Erin Brady November 4th, 2022

Worms are life, worms are love.

Satan's Slaves: Communion Review: Haunted Apartment Complexes Are The New Haunted Houses [Brooklyn Horror Fest]

By Matt Donato November 3rd, 2022

A compelling sequel that takes haunted house rules and applies them to a busier apartment complex.

One Piece Film: Red Review: Chaotic, Colorful, And A Pitchy But Fun Gateway For A One Piece Newbie

By Hoai-Tran Bui November 3rd, 2022

One Piece Film: Red works as an eye-popping introduction to the weird and wild world of 'One Piece.'

Blockbuster Review: A Funny But Frustratingly Contradictory Network-Style Sitcom

By Valerie Ettenhofer November 3rd, 2022

Blockbuster has trouble reconciling the odd space it takes up in a late capitalist world.

Andor Episode 9 Proves That Nobody's Listening

By Bryan Young November 2nd, 2022

Cogs of the larger Imperial machine.

Chainsaw Man Episode 4 Is An Action-Packed And Heartfelt 'Rescue'

By Rafael Motamayor November 1st, 2022

Now THIS is Chainsaw Man!

The Lost King Review: Stephen Frears' New Film Seeks To Change The Record On Richard III [Austin Film Festival]

By Mike Shutt November 1st, 2022

The Lost King is plenty charming.

Pretty Red Dress Review: An Uplifting, Insightful Study Of Masculinity [London Film Festival]

By Barry Levitt November 1st, 2022

A thoughtful, charming study of masculinity and gender expression.

Blaze Review: A Vivid And Imaginative Portrait Of Processing Trauma [London Film Festival]

By Barry Levitt November 1st, 2022

Blaze is a tough, uncompromising film, but it's also incredibly beautiful.

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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Goes On A Date In 'Reflection In An Icy Eye'

By Adam Wescott October 31st, 2022

'I become a different person when I pilot the Psycho Gundam.'

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Monsters: The Dead Is The Adorable Horror Card Game Where You Bluff Your Way Through '80s Horror Icons

By Matthew Monagle October 31st, 2022

Your favorite movie monsters have never been this cute, or this brain-breaking.

Jack Harlow Gets Halloween Help From Tom Hanks And Bobby Moynihan In A Solid Saturday Night Live

By Ethan Anderton October 30th, 2022

Tom Hanks and Bobby Moynihan kinda stole the show from Jack Harlow, but overall, it was a solid episode. Let's dig in!

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The Novelist's Film Review: In Search Of The New

By Mike Shutt October 28th, 2022

Hong Sang-soo's latest is a look at creatives in search of outlets for artistic expression.

Irreversible Straight Cut Review: Gaspar Noe's Brutal Tale Is Effective No Matter How It's Told [Brooklyn Horror Film Festival]

By Lex Briscuso October 27th, 2022

Time destroys everything.

Black Adam Earns $7.6 Million In Thursday Box Office Previews, DC And The Rock Off To A Good Start

By Ryan Scott October 27th, 2022

Will Black Adam change the hierarchy of power at the box office? Most likely.

Andor Episode 8 Is One Bleak Hour Of Star Wars, But It Offers A Glimmer Of Hope

By Bryan Young October 26th, 2022

Hope is like the sun.

Star Wars: Tales Of The Jedi Review: A Series Full Of Stunning Animation, Pathos And Galaxy Lore

By Bryan Young October 26th, 2022

With stories focusing on Count Dooku and Ahsoka Tano, we see that these characters might have more in common than it seems.

Chainsaw Man Episode 3 Is Action-Packed, Funny, And Gnarly

By Rafael Motamayor October 25th, 2022

This is pure chaos, pure violence, pure Chainsaw Man.