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Author: Shane Conto

Reviews May 9, 2025

Clown in a Cornfield (Movie Review)

Craig channels his success on Tucker & Dale vs. Evil and some good, old-fashioned ‘80s slasher vibes to deliver a self-referential, funny, and bloody good time.

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Reviews May 6, 2025

Bonjour Tristesse (Movie Review)

Chew-Bose delivers a strong and striking visual experience, and the cast brings a lot to elevate a film lacking a fresh voice. 

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Reviews May 6, 2025

The Surfer (Movie Review)

It’s is not always a smooth or fresh ride, but it accomplishes its primary goal of unnerving you. 

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Reviews May 5, 2025

Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie (Movie Review)

Even with its good laughs and creative storytelling, the film is not perfect, but it is an entertaining and informative experience.

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Reviews May 2, 2025

The Shrouds (Movie Review)

This film is outwardly challenging, but Cronenberg shows time and time again that challenging his audience is one of the most important elements of his filmmaking. 

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Reviews April 28, 2025

Salvable (Movie Review)

There is enough here to make Salvable a rock-solid genre flick with some sobering thoughts on redemption.

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Reviews April 22, 2025

The Wedding Banquet (Movie Review)

Don’t go in expecting your standard zany rom-com… this is a film rich in empathy, emotion, and thematic depth. 

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Reviews April 14, 2025

Grand Tour (Movie Review)

If you are in the space to turn your dial to the right frequency to pick up on what Gomes is laying down, you just might have a special experience at your feet.

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Reviews April 8, 2025

William Tell (Movie Review)

William Tell is a strange case of being too familiar and strange at the same time. 

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Reviews April 8, 2025

Eric LaRue (Movie Review)

Some narrative elements are not as interesting and the film occasionally feels limited by its’ play roots but overall, this is a moving and impactful experience. 

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Reviews April 8, 2025

The Ballad of Wallis Island (Movie Review)

This film is one of the funniest movies to come out in theaters in a while.

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Reviews March 31, 2025

Freaky Tales (Movie Review)

The film might just be a messy weave of tales, but it excels at being a wicked good time with buckets of personality.

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