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Movie Review – The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025)

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The Woman in Cabin 10, 2025. Directed by Simon Stone. Starring Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce, David Ajala, Gitte Witt, Art Malik, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Hannah Waddingham, Kaya Scodelario, David Morrissey, Daniel Ings, Christopher Rygh, Pippa Bennett-Warner, John Macmillan, Paul Kaye, Amanda Collin, Lisa Loven Kongsli, Charles Craddock, Ayọ̀ Owóyẹmi-Peters, Síofra Ní Éilí, Holly Godliman, Kasper Hilton-Hille, […]

Rooting for Roofman: Exclusive Interview with Director Derek Cianfrance

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Flickering Myth’s Robert Kojder chats with Roofman director Derek Cianfrance in this exclusive interview… Perhaps best known for bleak relationship dramas, Roofman director Derek Cianfrance finds himself working with a far lighter tone than, say, his masterful Blue Valentine, but still within his wheelhouse. He also trades Ryan Gosling for Channing Tatum this time, as […]

Movie Review – Roofman (2025)

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Roofman, 2025. Directed by Derek Cianfrance. Starring Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Peter Dinklage. Uzo Aduba, Ben Mendelsohn, Melonie Díaz, Lily Collias, Emory Cohen, Tony Revolori, Molly Price, Jimmy O. Yang, Gabe Fazio, Erika Jackson, Stephen Strickland, Kathryn Stamas, Uzo Aduba, Keya Hamilton, Katherine Scheimreif, and Javier Molina. SYNOPSIS: A charismatic criminal, […]

Movie Review – TRON: Ares (2025)

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TRON: Ares, 2025. Directed by Joachim Rønning. Starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Gillian Anderson, Jodie Turner-Smith, Jeff Bridges, Hasan Minhaj, Cameron Monaghan, Arturo Castro, Sarah Desjardins, and Elizabeth Bowen. SYNOPSIS: A highly sophisticated Program, Ares, is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission. In an attempt to […]

Movie Review – Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025)

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Kiss of the Spider Woman, 2025. Written and Directed by Bill Condon. Starring Tonatiuh, Diego Luna, Jennifer Lopez, Josefina Scaglione, Bruno Bichir, Aline Mayagoitia, Kevin Michael Brennan, Thomas Canestraro, Eduardo Ramos, David Turner, and Odain Watson. SYNOPSIS: Valentín, a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina, convicted for public indecency. An unlikely bond forms as […]

Movie Review – The Cut (2025)

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The Cut, 2025. Directed by Sean Ellis. Starring Orlando Bloom, Caitríona Balfe, John Turturro, Eric D. Smith, Clare Dunne, Ed Kear, Oliver Trevena, and Andonis Anthony. SYNOPSIS: A retired boxer returns to the ring for one last shot at the title but only if he can make the weight. Holed up in a room in […]

Movie Review – Steve (2025)

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Steve, 2025. Directed by Tim Mielants. Starring Cillian Murphy, Jay Lycurgo, Tracey Ullman, Emily Watson, Little Simz, Youssef Kerkour, Marcus Garvey, Douggie McMeekin, Charlie Beaven, Roger Allam, Luke Ayres, Joshua J. Parker and Tut Nyuot.  SYNOPSIS: Follows headteacher Steve battling for his reform college’s survival while managing his mental health. Concurrently, troubled student Shy navigates […]

Movie Review – The Lost Bus (2025)

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The Lost Bus, 2025. Directed by Paul Greengrass. Starring Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera, Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson, Levi McConaughey, Kay McCabe McConaughey, John Messina, Spencer Watson, Danny McCarthy, and Gary Kraus. SYNOPSIS: A wayward school bus driver and a dedicated school teacher battle to save 22 children from a terrifying inferno. Part corny family drama, […]

Movie Review – Good Boy (2025)

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Good Boy, 2025, Directed by Ben Leonberg, Starring Indy, Shane Jensen, Larry Fessenden, Arielle Friedman, Stuart Rudin, Anya Krawcheck, Liptu Das, and Max. SYNOPSIS: A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup […]

Movie Review – The Smashing Machine (2025)

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The Smashing Machine, 2025. Written and directed by Benny Safdie. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Lyndsey Gavin, Ryan Bader, Zoe Kosovic, Bas Rutten, Oleksandr Usyk, Paul Lazenby, James Moontasri, Yoko Hamamura, Paul Cheng, Andre Tricoteux, Satoshi Ishii, Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu, and Mark Kerr. SYNOPSIS: The story of legendary mixed martial arts and UFC fighter Mark Kerr. […]