Dir: David Frankel Cast: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Justin Theroux, Kenneth Branagh, Lucy Liu, B. J. Novak, Simone Ashley The reason for brining the stylish ensemble back may feel a bit contrived, but this long-awaited sequel shows that arriving late can still be fashionable as these iconic characters make a triumphant... Continue Reading →
★★1/2 Jaafar Jackson channels his uncle's magnetic presence and undeniable star power, yet this music biopic feels like a glossy highlight reel by sidestepping the most challenging chapters of the King of Pop's life
★★★★ With Adam Scott's sceptical fish-out-of-water protagonist occupying a spooky Irish hotel room, Damian McCarthy's spine-tingling folk horror conjures up the scares and atmosphere reminiscent of a classic Hammer production.
★★★★1/2 In this feature-length follow-up to the cult web series, the Toronto due perfects guerrilla filmmaking, slyly weaving a witty time-travel tale with never-seen-before footage to create a wildly entertaining and hilarious adventure.
★★★★1/2 Zendaya and Robert Pattinson shine in their finest roles yet, as the most shocking wedding event of the year masterfully balances sensitive and complex real-world themes with wickedly sharp dark comedy.
★★★ This ultra-violent action-horror may revisit well-worn territory, but with Zazie Beetz tearing up the screen and a premise that channels the wild spirit of classic cult B-movies, it delivers a riotous, gleeful ride.
★★★1/2 Though it may not match its predecessor's originality and shock value, this fun comedy-horror sequel cranks up the gore and lore as our blood-soaked bride battles yet another sinister clan of wealthy cultists.
★★ Watching Neve Campbell and Matthew Lillard return to the franchise is great fun, but even with its inventive and grisly kills, "Scream 7" misses the sharp wit, nail-biting tension, and clever twists that made the series a genre-defining classic.
★★★1/2 Charli XCX commands the screen as she playfully skewers her own "brat movement" and the quirks of modern pop culture, yet despite its flair and humour, this music mockumentary never quite lands its sharpest blows.
★★★★ Gore Verbinski's directorial return after nearly a decade is a wild blend of science-fiction satire, crafting a riotously funny yet unsettling glimpse into an inevitable future ruled by artificial intelligence.
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