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Conquering the Mind, Destroying the Soul
The fatal faith in believing you’re always right: ‘Sovereign’
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Akos Peterbencze
‘Common Side Effects’ — A Psychedelic Delicacy
This world could use some healing
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‘Invincible’ is Still Fine. But It's Also Running in Circles.
Why is Robert Kirkman stalling when we should be neck-deep in a Viltrumite invasion?
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‘Mythic Quest’ S4: The Goofball Video Game Family Continues to Rip Jokes in Savage Fashion
Our adorable nerds, cynics, and narcissists are back to make fun of AI, sex, and each other
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‘Bad Sisters’ Season 2 Fails to Revive the Same Flair That Made It a Hit
The classic case of making a follow-up to a TV show that didn’t need one
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Time Hurts: ‘How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’
Time scars, time wounds and marks, whether you’re old or young
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‘Bad Genius’ is a Conscientious Eat-the-Rich Heist Movie with Moral Integrity
A perhaps unnecessary but still satisfying remake of the Thai smash hit
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‘Disclaimer’ — Alfonso Cuarón Composed a Master Thriller Fuelled by Sex, Grief, and Revenge
The Mexican auteur’s first mini-series on Apple TV+ is a slick narrative puzzle, oozing with intrigue and depravity
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Akos Peterbencze
‘Rebel Ridge’ is a Fierce, if Overwritten, Mashup of ‘First Blood’ and ‘Cop Land’
Jeremy Saulnier continues to make intense and uncomfortably real cinema
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‘Longlegs’ Deceives As a Serial Killer Thriller but Frightens As a Vicious Demon Horror
Osgood Perkins's third film is a surreal nightmare dipped in satanic madness
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‘Mr. Throwback’ — Lovable Fools Make This Mockumentary a Total Blast
Peacock’s new goofy comedy deserves more praise and eyeballs
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2 Shows to Make Your Week Better: ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ & ‘Bookie’
Two recommendations from yours truly
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