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“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: Always and Forever” review

Julia HemingArts Culture MoviesMarch 21, 2021

To any rom-com lovers, the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” film series should be high on the list of movies to watch. The latest installment “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: Always and Forever” was released on Netflix on Valentine’s Day.

The Mulan adaptation is just a lackluster remake

Ryan BaileArts MoviesSeptember 17, 2020

Despite the likable parts of the movie, overall Mulan was another disappointment from the House of Mouse.

“Onward” is a magical experience, but it falls short of the high standards that Pixar has set.

Alexander BakirdanArts MoviesMarch 8, 2020March 8, 2020

I’ve never been disappointed by a fun and enjoyable movie like this before, but the entire time I was watching “Onward,” it felt like Pixar was holding back on me.

Director Jérémy Clapin impresses with animated film "I Lost My Body"

Claudia MotleyArts MoviesFebruary 4, 2020February 4, 2020

Jérémy Clapin’s critically acclaimed animated feature, “I Lost My Body,” premiered on Nov. 15, 2019. The award-winning film is in the running for this year’s Oscars race.

“Joker”: A deep dive into the origins of a beloved madman

Alek LewisArtsOctober 26, 2019October 26, 2019

“Joker,” directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role, brings an original and detailed dive into the psyche of Batman’s enigmatic villain, while simultaneously creating one of the most memorable character performances of the last decade.

It: Chapter 2 is a thrill ride that starts fast and doesn’t slow down

Alexander BakirdanArtsSeptember 10, 2019September 10, 2019

“It: Chapter 2” doesn’t pull any punches from the very beginning as the movie sets the tone quickly for what is a thrilling ride from start to finish. Now I feel I can’t discuss this movie properly without spoiling it a bit, so consider this a warning, there will be massive spoilers ahead.

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“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: Always and Forever” review

The Mulan adaptation is just a lackluster remake

“Onward” is a magical experience, but it falls short of the high standards that Pixar has set.

Director Jérémy Clapin impresses with animated film "I Lost My Body"

“Joker”: A deep dive into the origins of a beloved madman

It: Chapter 2 is a thrill ride that starts fast and doesn’t slow down

Directors cut supersedes the original “Midsommar”

“Dark Phoenix” fails to rise from the ashes

“The Predator:” Just another mediocre reboot

“Love, Simon” is the optimistic coming out story we needed