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Dreams
Dreams are sometimes just that, dreams. An unrealistic dream of mine has always been Jessica Chastain. The dream wasn’t dating her or anything, she’s just there in my mind a lot, so I guess it’s more of a daydream. A related dream of mine was having an erotic thriller starring…
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How to Make a Killing
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World meets Snowpiercer. Now, that might not sound like something you wanted, but trust me, it is. You still might be wondering why my brain went to that mashup, and that’s because of the inherent nature and rules of their stories. In this film, Glen Powell…
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Pillion
First thing’s first, 50 Shades of Grey could never. Meter maid by day, barbershop quartet by night. If you told me grown up Dudley Dursely (Harry Meling) was in a film playing those roles and giving one of the best performances of the year, I never would have believed you.…
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Shelter
It’s safe to say that Jason Statham has now taken the place of what Liam Neeson was doing from 2014-2023. Now that means you’re going to get some good, some bad, and some just in between. This falls in the department of mostly the inbetween. You’re still getting Jason Statham…
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Send Help
The only help Sam Raimi, Rachel McAdams, and Dylan O’Brien are going to need is spreading the word on this movie, because it is a blast. Right off the bat, this is a quintessential Raimi film. He’s been off the radar as far as original films go for 15 years,…
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The Rip
I think I got ripped off… Affleck and Damon have been one of my favorite on screen duos over the past thirty years and honestly this movie is no different. I have no shame in saying that Ben Affleck is my spirit animal, which is why I’m so let down…
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
After being a wee bit disappointed in 28 Years Later (2025), mainly because of its inconsistent and jarring choices, I can happily say that its direct sequel rules. Nia DaCosta was the perfect swap out for the director role as she unleashes the audience into a world that feels like…
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Dead Man’s Wire
Dead Man’s Wire is our second movie in recent months inspired by a real life crime that gained media attention, the first being Roofman. This time around, things are a little more serious while still having a dumb criminal at the forefront. As is typical with most movies, I don’t…
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The Bottom Ten of 2025
If we can talk about the best, we can also talk about the worst. I don’t have a whole lot to say except I didn’t see Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, Snow White, War of the Worlds, or Minecraft, so this list is missing those, and from all accounts, it…
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The Top Ten of 2025
The time has come again where I’m supposed to give my top ten movies of the year. Every year I keep all the movies I see in a ranked list, it’s updated every time I see a new film, or every time I think about it. It’s constantly the hardest…
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FYC 2025 Part 3
Shelby Oaks A video game cut scene of a movie, where every moment moves the plot backwards. You can definitely tell this was directed by a Youtuber and it hurts. It’s like Chris wanted to throw bits and pieces of every horror movie he liked into one. All that crowdfunded…
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Marty Supreme
I think we know who the chosen Safdie brother is. Marty Supreme makes one thing very clear, Timothee Chalamet has the juice. In a role that requires him to not only be athletically skilled, he’s also allowed to show off many other sides of his talent. His performance here will…
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FYC 2025 Part 2
It Was Just an Accident An all around story that keeps you on your toes. The direction from Jafar Panahi is some of the best of the year. The way he lingers on everything almost pulls your eyes into the screen and I couldn’t wait to see where this story…
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Eternity
Why yes, I would like to put my name in the running to spend eternity with Elizabeth Olsen. I don’t love to complain, but I’ll get those out of the way first. This movie feels like an eternity and a half. It’s a little complicated, uncomfortable, and sometimes the humor…
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FYC 2025 Part 1
Blue Moon Do not steer clear of Ethan Hawke’s performance as Lorenz Hart. He not only transforms into a different person, he is also the most inviting character on the year. Hawke cloaks his real persona while pinning down a role that is so professional and passionate. He also proves…
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Is This Thing On?
I have been on the Bradely Cooper director train (very short train)since the beginning, but people seem to dislike his attempts. With Is This Thing On? I was once again hooked and entranced with the story he was telling. This follows a man, Will Arnett, in the beginning of a…
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Twin Cities Film Fest Recap
Twin Cities Film Fest: 10 Days. 150+ Movies. 2 Theaters. My stats: 7 Days. 6 Movies. 2 Theaters. This was my second ever festival experience and my first at TCFF and it’s safe to say there are many ups and downs to the whole thing. Here I will get into…
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If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Let’s get one thing straight before I get into too many thoughts on this movie, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You is absolutely a horror film. Told in the most intimate of ways, this hardly pulls away from what Rose Byrne is suffering through. You feel her frustration, pain,…
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TCFF Day 1: Hamnet
This year was my first time receiving a media pass for the Twin Cities Film Fest, so I was at an all time high in my movie going brain. I was going to be able to bring my fiancé with me, we were meeting up with other members of the…
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After the Hunt
Luca, Luca, Luca….. I’ve sat on this movie for almost three weeks now, so let’s see what thoughts I can get out. I never know if I should explain a movie in my reviews because if you’re reading this, I assume you know who’s in it, who made it, and…
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A House of Dynamite
Kathryn Bigelow is the master of political thrillers and it’s a shame it took almost a decade and a half to get another good one out of her. A House of Dynamite pits the president, journalists and everyone in between against a rogue nuke on its way to the United…
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John Candy: I Like Me
Since this is my first time reviewing a documentary, I do have to preface it by saying I normally don’t watch, or even like, documentaries. That being said, John Candy: I Like Me is a touching, hilarious, and somber look at the life of an all time great human. As…
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The Smashing Machine
You would think a real wrestler acting in a combat sport movie would make for some exciting fight scenes, right? The Smashing Machine, the newest in the line of biopics about fighters that have been addicted to drugs and yelling at their spouse. You get an abundance of both of…
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The Lost Bus
Paul Greengrass perfected a genre in directing with what he did on a few of the Bourne films. Bringing that same style to a movie where a bus driver is operating a vehicle while talking on the phone doesn’t quite hit on the same level. Now listen, The Lost Bus…
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One Battle After Another
In a world where resistance and the idea of a revolution is more prevalent than ever, One Battle After Another is a movie that solidifies PTA as a mainstay in the fight for film supremacy. Speaking of a revolution, there will need to be a new one started against the…
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