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"Inhabitant" Bargains With the Devil of Self-Abandonment
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"Friends Like Us" Turns Fandom Into a Hostage Situation
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"The Shift" Turns "Eat the Rich" Into a Literal Warning
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"In The Palm of Her Hand" Finds Tenderness in an Unmarked Grave
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"God's Future Soldiers" Turns Blind Faith Into Daylight Horror
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"The Drama" Asks: How Far Will You Stretch Your Morals For Love?
"The Drama" is the latest film from A24, and it drops a major bomb early on that turns the film on its head.
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Troma’s "Poultrygeist II": punk rock sound for a punk rock movie
Troma has made a brilliant move by tapping into the modern punk scene for their upcoming movie
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The Strangest Bride of Frankenstein: Frankenhooker
With the premiere of Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride, it feels like a good time to revisit one of the most absurd versions of Mary Shelley's story.
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This Year’s Brightest Star: How "Project Hail Mary" Dominates 2026 Cinema
Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, takes the crown as the best movie of 2026 so far. Whether you’re a fan of the Project Hail Mary book, or are simply searching for your next favorite sci-fi film, this is an unmissable experience. **SPOILERS AHEAD!!**
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Hollywood North's Hottest Export: "Heated Rivalry" as a Canadian Production
What initially appears to be a niche, provocative sports drama reveals itself as a layered and emotionally resonant story, gaining widespread acclaim and evolving into an unexpected global success.
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Behind the Edit and Denied the Credit: The History of Women in Film Editing
An introduction to women in editing from the silent era to today and a reminder to acknowledge the creative workers that aren't named on movie posters.
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Murder and Eroticism: This is why you should watch "56 Days"
Are Bonnie and Clyde back?
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"Mercy": A New Take on Sci-Fi Thrillers
A new take on a futuristic thriller movie.
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"Hoops, Hopes & Dreams" Review
Hoops, Hopes & Dreams uses basketball to connect and humanize icons like Barack Obama and Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting the team-player qualities that make them great leaders.
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How Indie Productions Challenge Misogyny in Film
We want more women behind the camera, not more women's behinds ON camera!
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Looking for something spooky (and independent) to watch this weekend? Look no further.
Film ReviewHow LuLu Wang Brought Her Chinese Heritage to the Screen in "The Farewell"
Based on Wang's real-life family, "The Farewell" showcases what happens when cultures collide.