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Even if "Inside" struggles to be much more than a well-crafted showcase for the formidable talents of its lead actor, that is more than enough for a satisfying piece of genre entertainment.

Joe Goldberg, played by Penn Badgley, aims to take down the Eat the Rich Killer once and for all in "You" season four part two.

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"The Hole in the Fence" is a unique but flawed portrait of Mexico's young elite at VAFF

By Jacqueline Oliver | November 9, 2022

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Though Adrenaline’s level of intensity could feel draining, the team was nonetheless motivated by their experience.

Determined to take advantage of the spooky spirit even in my down time, I decided that Halloween weekend 2021 would be my first time watching a horror movie.

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With everything from over-the-top camp to true horror, there’s a television series right for every type of watcher to get in the Halloween mood.

Florence Pugh’s performance as Alice represents one of the film’s greatest strengths.

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In “Don’t Worry Darling,” Olivia Wilde’s take on misogyny fails to feel relevant

By Sophie Hay | September 28, 2022

Wilde delivers a redundant social statement through an incoherent plot, rarely delving deeper than Victory’s shiny surface.

Ti West’s new psychological horror film “Pearl” — co-written by the leading actress Mia Goth — distorts this image of stardom, as it follows a troubled young woman who is obsessed with these fairytales of fame to nightmarish ends.

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Ti West’s “Pearl” is a beautiful American nightmare

By Omega Ilijevich | September 23, 2022

West’s fantastical, period-specific stylization and Goth’s tour-de-force performance have crystallized “Pearl” as a memorable horror villain for the ages, which — in a way — gives Pearl herself the immortality she always dreamed of.

“NOPE” is a bold mix of ideas — ones that the film’s marketing often failed to digest — but everything comes together for a great mix of mystery, horror and adventure that will surely capture an audience’s imagination.

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Jordan Peele’s “NOPE” brings thrills to a wholly original Western adventure

By Randolph Brownell | August 23, 2022

Director Jordan Peele’s films have garnered attention for their thrilling and socially conscious stories, but his third feature film “NOPE” may be his most exciting and abstract tale yet.

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“Russian Doll” delves deeper in its second season

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“Russian Doll” tackles generational trauma with wit and empathy, bolstered by excellent performances from each member of the cast.

"Dismissal Time” is a deeply personal endeavor based on events that happened in Joseph’s own life as well as several incidents he has read in the news.

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“Dismissal Time” set to screen at the Indie Short Film Series

By Faadil Mohammed | July 30, 2022

One of the directors selected is award-winning Andre Joseph, whose latest short film, “Dismissal Time,” will screen as part of the film series.

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Season four of “Stranger Things” is bigger than ever

By Sophie Hay | July 25, 2022

While season four feels the loss of season one’s tighter focus, it is still consistently entertaining.

As it turns out, director Ti West is better with the foreplay than the climax.

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Director Ti West’s “X” is a satisfyingly unpretentious horror film

By Charles Burns | March 30, 2022

In spite of the film’s closing stumbles, “X” is mostly a treat.

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“Cheaper by the Dozen” is a flimsy retelling of a solid story

By Torie Foss | March 29, 2022

“Cheaper by the Dozen” had the chance to produce a movie both entertaining and culturally relevant, but instead delivered something empty and forgettable.

Unlike the more common adaptations of playboy Bruce Wayne, Pattison's version is philanthropically uninvolved in the city, a quiet introvert who mainly stays inside his inherited mansion accompanied by butler Alfred (Andy Serkis).

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“The Batman” revives a classic franchise with a modern twist

By Omari John and Leon Arceo | March 11, 2022

The long-running franchise has seen various actors portray Batman – Robert Pattinson being the latest to take on the role.

Although “Pam & Tommy” tries to rectify the harm done to Anderson’s reputation, the contrast between her horror and Lee’s indifference towards the show’s release suggests it fell short.

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“Pam & Tommy” falls into the trap of performative feminism

By Audrey Cruey | February 26, 2022

Waiting for Anderson to tell her story when she’s ready would restore her control over an aspect of her life stolen from her — “Pam & Tommy” only rehashes the past without learning from it.

Shock, gross-out and cringe humor are not uncommon, but the Jackass crew have been at it for decades.

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“Jackass Forever” and the case for stupid, sadistic cinema

By Randolph Brownell | February 22, 2022

Likely because the series has been so significant in American popular culture, the best quality of “Jackass Forever” is the unrivaled community experience it offers in a crowded theater.

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Oscar nominations reflect the new Academy’s shifting sensibilities

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced nominees earlier this month.

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“Inside” offers actor Willem Dafoe a chance to command the screen all on his own

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This year’s Oscar nominees represent the varying and diverse films that defined 2022

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