Andrew Kronaizl
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Psychological thriller exceeds genre expectations
This year has seen a flood of thriller and horror films, and while some have fallen flat, the new movie “The Menu” shows the genre at its high point. Directed by Mark Mylod (“Succession,” “Shameless”), the movie mixes dark comedy and thrills to engage viewers and shine a spotlight on society. “The Menu” follows foodie Tyler […]
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“Black Panther” sequel moves series forward
The future of the “Black Panther” series was upended following the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman and the loss of his powerful portrayal of King T’Challa. Despite this hardship, though, the series pushed forward with its newest movie “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” With Ryan Coogler returning as director, “Wakanda Forever” is a solid, thought-provoking entry […]
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“Black Adam:” a refreshing take on the typical superhero film
Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (“Jungle Cruise,” “Non-Stop”), “Black Adam” is the latest entry in the DC Extended Universe. The film is an anti-hero take on the superhero genre while being a high-energy thrill the whole time. The film follows the titular Teth-Adam (Dwayne Johnson), who was granted the powers of a god and freed the […]
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“Don’t Worry Darling” is a weak, uninteresting story
Harry Styles truly raised expectations for the much-anticipated film “Don’t Worry Darling” when he said in an interview that his favorite thing about the movie was that it, in fact, feels like a movie. As the film’s troubled production finally gave way to the actual premiere in theaters, Styles’ take is about as positive a […]
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“The Rehearsal”: Absurd, cringe-worthy comedy
A mix of reality television and cringe comedy, “The Rehearsal” is the latest endeavor by deadpan comedian Nathan Fielder (“Nathan for You”). The show is a hilarious and deep exploration of social interactions, although it occasionally pushes its anxiety-fueled humor too far. Throughout the series, Fielder ropes in real people from Craigslist and helps them […]