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TIFF 2025 Dispatch #2: Rian Johnson and Steven Soderbergh Pull Off Resurrections; Frankenstein Should Have Stayed Buried
Stephen David Miller wraps up the Toronto Film Festival, with thoughts on Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, The Christophers, Frankenstein, Rental…
Sep 16
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Stephen David Miller
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TIFF 2025 Dispatch #1: Dwayne Johnson Gets Serious, Chris Evans Gets Silly, Russell Crowe Splits the Difference, and a Tale of Two Hamlets
Stephen David Miller gives an update from the Toronto Film Festival, with thoughts on Hamnet, Hamlet, The Smashing Machine, Nuremberg, and Sacrifice
Sep 11
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Stephen David Miller
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I'm Sad That The World That Inspired Me To Get Into This Game Is Now Gone
A few thoughts on the death of [paid, institutional] criticism.
Sep 6
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David Chen
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August 2025
Darren Aronofsky Throws a Career Change-Up with 'Caught Stealing'
In his messy neo-noir caper, the filmmaker muses on roads not taken.
Aug 27
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David Chen
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‘Weapons’ Is a Haunting, Hilarious Fairy Tale for Our Waking Nightmare
The adults are not all right.
Aug 8
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Matt Goldberg
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July 2025
'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Is a Fun Reset for the MCU
Plus: some quick thoughts on Ari Aster's 'Eddington.'
Jul 22
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David Chen
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James Gunn's 'Superman' Restores Heart and Humanity to a Beloved, Iconic Superhero
It also feels like the second film in a series. That's not necessarily a bad thing.
Jul 8
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David Chen
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After Five Years, Charlize Theron Returns in ‘The Old Guard 2.’ Was It Worth the Wait?
The Netflix sequel stays charming thanks to the chemistry among the cast and the plot’s overwrought mythology.
Jul 2
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Matt Goldberg
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June 2025
‘F1 The Movie’ Is a Long Car Commercial and Also One of the Greatest IMAX Experiences Ever
Plus: A few thoughts on 28 'Years Later.'
Jun 27
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David Chen
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Breaking Down the Gnarliest Kills of 'Final Destination Bloodlines' with the Directors (Part 2)
Part 2 of David's conversation with Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky, the directors of 'Final Destination Bloodlines.'
Jun 18
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David Chen
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The Live Action 'Dragon' Remake Captures the Thrills of the Original. Is That Enough?
Plus some quick thoughts on 'The Life of Chuck.'
Jun 17
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David Chen
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'Ballerina' Is a Worthy, Action-Packed Return to the World of John Wick
Plus: Thoughts on the latest 'Karate Kid' movie
Jun 4
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David Chen
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