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28 Years Later: A Brutal Masterpiece of Horror Innovation

Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's return to the rage virus-infected world of 28 Days Later proves that some sequels are worth the nearly three-decade wait. 28 Years Later is equal parts brutal, brilliant, and beautiful. It’s a film that manages to elevate the zombie genre while delivering an unexpectedly tender human story at its core.

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Materialists is a "Real Talk" Look at Dating

Okay, let me just say this upfront, Materialists made me feel incredibly grateful for my 20+ year marriage. Director Celine Song has created something that's equal parts fascinating and heartbreaking: a brutally honest look at what it's like to find love in today's world of dating apps and algorithms.

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The Life of Chuck: A Surprising, Life-Affirming Masterpiece

THE LIFE OF CHUCK IS A LIFE-AFFIRMING STORY THAT'S TOLD IN REVERSE ORDER AND MIGHT BE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL STORY STEPHEN KING HAS EVER WRITTEN!

I intentionally avoided the press notes for two months before seeing this film because I wanted to experience it completely fresh and I'm so glad I did. This isn't just another Stephen King adaptation; it's something genuinely special that will stay with you long after the credits roll.

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Dallas International Film Festival 2025: A Celebration of Cinema, Community, and Storytelling

The Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) returned for its 19th edition this year, marking a significant milestone as it celebrated its first year as an Academy Award Qualifying Festival. Running from April 25 to May 1, 2025, this seven day celebration of cinema showcased over 120 films from around the globe, transforming Dallas into a hub for filmmakers, industry professionals, and movie enthusiasts alike.

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Death of a Unicorn: A Darkly Comic Monster Movie for the Age of Corporate Greed, Skip It or See It Review.

In an era where A24 has become synonymous with elevated genre films that blend social commentary with inventive storytelling, Alex Scharfman's directorial debut "Death of a Unicorn" stands as one of their most entertaining and accessible offerings yet. This darkly comic creature feature starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega delivers a perfect blend of 80s-style monster movie nostalgia, biting corporate satire, and surprisingly thrilling horror sequences.

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