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And Just Like That Season 3, Episode 2 Review: Carrie Suffers The Frustration Of A Long-Distance Relationship & I'm Here For It
Aidan makes an appearance in the episode, but there’s certainly still a distance between them — and it’s no longer just the physical kind.
And Just Like That Season 3, Episode 1 Review: I'm Not As Frustrated With The Sex And The City Sequel Series As It Leans Into Its Frivolity
The season opener gives each of its leading ladies a storyline and we’re at least at a point where it’s not a chore to sit through an episode.
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Karate Kid: Legends Review: Is It Time For the Franchise to Finally End?
Does Karate Kid: Legends add another exciting entry to the Karate Kid franchise, or is it time for the saga to officially come to a close?
Karate Kid: Legends Review - Wildly Entertaining & Charming, Legends Proves The Karate Kid Franchise Has Not Yet Lost Its Spark
Karate Kid: Legends is an easygoing film that doesn’t simply bank on our nostalgia and builds enough tension and good character relationships.
Hurry Up Tomorrow Review: I Didn't Hate It, But The Weeknd's New Film Has Way More Style Than Substance
Hurry Up Tomorrow also oscillates between a vanity project and a deeper exploration of trauma and abuse.
Kung Fu Panda 4 Ending Explained: Po's New Title & Dragon Warrior Replacement
Kung Fu Panda 4 has a seemingly conclusive ending with regards to Po's journey. We break down the biggest revelations from the ending & what's next.
Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Cliffhanger Ending Explained
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning ends on a cliffhanger setting up what's to come. We break down the film's ending & what's next for Ethan.
The Surfer Review: Nicolas Cage's Anxiety-Inducing Performance Is That Of A Man On The Edge In Slow-Burn Thriller That Isn't What It Seems
Yet regardless of how I felt about the story at any given moment — confusion, unease, anger at the surfer bullies — I also couldn’t tear my eyes away.
Another Simple Favor Review: I Had A Ridiculously Fun Time Watching Blake Lively & Anna Kendrick Banter In Stakeless Paul Feig Sequel
With Another Simple Favor, Feig has managed to make a fun, delightfully ridiculous film, though it lacks the stakes and suspense of the original.
The Wolf Of Wall Street: Jordan Belfort's Net Worth Explained
Jordan Belfort was the subject of 2013's The Wolf of Wall Street. We break down what the stockbroker's net worth was at the height of his career.
How Old Margot Robbie Was In The Wolf Of Wall Street
Margot Robbie's The Wolf of Wall Street role put her on the map. But how old was she during filming? We break down her age & how it compares to Naomi.
You Season 5 Review: Joe Goldberg's Story Comes Full Circle In A Slow-To-Start Yet Juicy Season That Ends On A Satisfying Note For The Series
You’s final season has enough reflection and twists to keep us engaged, even as I became frustrated with some of the characters’ actions.
Conclave Ending Explained: What The New Pope's Secret Means & The Film's Hidden Deeper Meaning
The ending of Conclave has a big surprise - for Cardinal Lawrence and the audience. We break down the ending's biggest moments and what it all means.
No Hard Feelings Ending Explained
No Hard Feeling's ending wraps up characters' storylines. We break down the biggest pulls from the ending, how the comedy compares to others & more.
The Ugly Stepsister Review: I Didn't Throw Up Watching This Gruesome Body Horror, But I Understand Why Someone Did
I found it a painful yet astute exploration of manufactured beauty and its horrifying results.
The Wedding Banquet Review: Bowen Yang's Hilarious & Heartfelt Romantic Comedy Revives What's Been Missing From The Genre
The combination of cast & storytelling makes for an emotionally gorgeous, hilarious, and touching film that you’ll want to rewatch over & over again.
Oppenheimer's Ending Explained - Can We Forgive J. Robert Oppenheimer?
Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer follows its titular subject — before & after he created the atomic bomb. We break down the biopic's ending in detail.
Sinners Review: Ryan Coogler's Exquisite Vampire Horror Is Already One Of The Best Films Of The Year
That Ryan Coogler's Sinners is so astonishingly good and thematically layered gives me hope for the future of filmmaking.
Drop Review: I Haven't Had This Much Fun Watching A High-Stakes Mystery Thriller In A While & I Can't Wait To See It Again
Landon’s film moves so quickly that there’s no time to dwell on anything & we’re thankfully encouraged to be in the moment with Violet instead.
Beast Ending Explained (In Detail)
Beast concluded with a roaring battle, but the ending had a bit more to it than that. We break down the film's finale, including its real meaning.
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