Film Review

SXSW 2020 review: THE DONUT KING spotlights the Cambodian refugee that launched the California donut craze

The documentary tells the story of how a Cambodian immigrant launched a donut empire in Southern California.

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SXSW 2020 review: TEENAGE BADASS is a witty rock comedy set in the Myspace era

Grant McCord's feature directing debut was slated to premiere at this year's SXSW festival.

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SXSW 2020 review: INSERT COIN shows how Midway Games (Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam) revolutionized an industry

Joshua Tsui's INSERT COIN doc shines a light on Midway Games, the video game company that reshaped the industry in…

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Review: ONWARD is a moving story of loss, heavy metal, and suburban elves

The new Pixar movie charts its own idiosyncratic path.

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Review: Against all odds, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG is actually…good?

Sonic hits the road running in this surprisingly fun family movie.

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Review: Bong Joon-ho’s acclaimed PARASITE is a must-own on Blu-Ray

One of the most rewatchable films of the year is now available on home video.

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Review: THE GENTLEMEN is a mostly welcome return to Guy Ritchie’s violent and visceral filmmaking

Guy Ritchie returns to the manic crime capers of his most beloved films with The Gentlemen.

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Review: Martin Lawrence steals the show in the surprisingly enjoyable BAD BOYS FOR LIFE

Detectives Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett return to the big screen after nearly two decades.

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REVIEW: STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER is a messy end to the Skywalker saga

The final film in the Skywalker saga is finally here.

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Review: Queen & Slim is a love story born out of police violence

Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith star as lovers on the run in the first feature film from director Melina Matsoukas.

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