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Dexter: New Blood Episode 1 Review – ‘Cold Snap’

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Liam Hoofe reviews the first episode of Dexter: New Blood – ‘Cold Snap’… When people mention the TV show Dexter, there are two moments that immediately spring to mind. The iconic ending to season 4, which, in this writer’s point of view, is one of the best season endings of all time, and the ending of […]

4K Ultra HD Review – The Guns of Navarone (1961)

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The Guns of Navarone, 1961.Directed by J. Lee Thompson. Starring Gregory Peck, David Niven, Anthony Quinn, Stanley Baker, Anthony Quayle, Irene Papas, Gia Scala, and James Darren.SYNOPSIS:The Guns of Navarone, which was restored a decade ago for its 50th anniversary, arrives on 4K Ultra HD looking about as good as it did when it hit […]

Movie Review – Violet (2021)

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Violet, 2021.Written and Directed by Justine Bateman. Starring Olivia Munn, Colleen Camp, Justin Theroux, Kathleen Wilhoite, Laura San Giacomo, Jason Dohring, Anne Ramsay, Bonnie Bedelia, Rain Phoenix, Zachary Gordon, Luke Bracey, Todd Stashwick, Dennis Boutsikaris, Peter Jacobson, Jim O’Heir, Simon Quarterman, Rob Benedict, Al Madrigal, Steve Agee, and Erica Ash.SYNOPSIS:Violet realizes that her entire life […]

Movie Review – Night Raiders (2021)

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Night Raiders. 2021Written and Directed by Danis Goulet. Starring Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Brooklyn Letexier-Hart, Alex Tarrant, Amanda Plummer, Violet Nelson, Gail Maurice, Shaun Sipos, Suzanne Cyr, and Pamela Matthews.SYNOPSIS:A mother joins an underground band of vigilantes to try and rescue her daughter from a state-run institution.There is much to appreciate in Danis Goulet’s show don’t tell […]

Chicago Critics Film Festival Capsule Review – The Novice

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The Novice, 2021.Written and Directed by Lauren Hadaway. Starring Isabelle Fuhrman, Amy Forsyth, Dilone, Jonathan Cherry, Kate Drummond, Jeni Ross, Eve Kanyo, Nikki Duval, Chantelle Bishop, and Charlotte Ubben.SYNOPSIS:A queer college freshman joins her university’s rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat, no matter […]

Netflix’s Arcane: League of Legends – Video Review

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EJ Moreno with a video review of the first three episodes of Netflix’s Arcane: League of Legends (and a tease for episode four)…The League of Legends-based series Arcane arrives on Netflix, and we have a review of the first three episodes. Critic EJ Moreno says the series is one of Netflix’s best-animated outings and proves […]

Movie Review – Every Last One of Them (2021)

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Every Last One of Them, 2021.Directed by Christian Sesma. Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Michael Madsen, Taryn Manning, Paul Sloan, Jake Weber, Claire Kniaz.SYNOPSIS:A former special ops soldier goes looking for his missing daughter, with predictably bloody results.Every Last One of Them is a fairly provocative title for an action movie, and when you read the plot […]

Movie Review – The Beta Test (2021)

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The Beta Test, 2021.Directed by Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe. Starring Jim Cummings, Virginia Newcombe, PJ McCabe, Kevin Changaris, Olivia Grace Applegate and Jessie Barr.SYNOPSIS:Jordan (Jim Cummings) works for a large Hollywood talent agency. Out of blue he receives a mysterious invitation to meet someone for an illicit liaison. Succumbing to temptation is only half […]

Movie Review – Dangerous (2021)

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Dangerous, 2021.Directed by David Hackl. Starring Scott Eastwood, Mel Gibson, Tyrese Gibson, Famke Janssen, Kevin Durand, Brock Morgan, Ryan Robbins, Chad Rook, Brenda Bazinet, Destiny Millns, Al Miro, and Atlee Smallman.SYNOPSIS:A reformed sociopath journeys to a remote island to investigate the mystery behind his brother’s demise, but soon ends up facing off with more than […]

Movie Review – Spencer (2021)

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Spencer, 2021.Directed by Pablo Larraín. Starring Kristen Stewart, Timothy Spall, Sally Hawkins, Sean Harris, Jack Nielen, Freddie Spry and Jack Farthing.SYNOPSIS:Set over three days spent at Sandringham estate at Christmas, Diana, Princess of Wales, struggles to cope with tradition and expectations.For fans of Pablo Larraín, the announcement that the Chilean director would be helming a […]