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Review: Frankenstein (2025)
‘Frankenstein’ directed by Guillermo del Toro focuses on a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a monstrous creature to life in a daring experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. ˚ ✦ . . ˚ . . ✦ ˚ . ★ My Thoughts I don’t remember why I put the Frankenstein…
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Review: Weapons (2025)
‘Weapons’ directed by Zach Cregger — when all but one child from the same classroom mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. ˚ ✦ . . ˚ . . ✦ ˚ . ★ My Thoughts I have been intrigued by this plot since…
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Review: District 9 (2009)
‘District 9’ directed by Neill Blomkamp picks up thirty years after aliens arrived on Earth — not to conquer or give aid, but — to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South African area called District 9, the aliens are managed by Multi-National United, which is unconcerned with the aliens’…
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Review: The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ directed by Wes Anderson follows a concierge of the Grand Budapest Hotel, a popular European ski resort, Gustave H. (Ralph Fiennes) is known for his charm, impeccable manners, and slightly scandalous personal life. Zero, a young lobby boy, becomes Gustave’s loyal friend and protégé. But when one of Gustave’s wealthy lovers…
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Review: The Phoenician Scheme (2025)
‘The Phoenician Scheme’ directed by Wes Anderson follows a wealthy businessman, Zsa-Zsa Korda who appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins. ˚ ✦ . . ˚ . . ✦ ˚ . ★ My Thoughts…
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Review: Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025)
‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ directed by Christopher McQuarrie follows Ethan Hunt and the IMF team as they race against time to find the Entity, a rogue artificial intelligence that can destroy mankind. ˚ ✦ . . ˚ . . ✦ ˚ . ★ My Thoughts This is a shorter review because it’s an action movie! What more…
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Review: Friendship (2024)
‘Friendship’ directed by Andrew DeYoung follows a man who tries to befriend his charismatic new neighbor, but it soon threatens to ruin both of their lives. ˚ ✦ . . ˚ . . ✦ ˚ . ★ My Thoughts I don’t have much to say about this because it felt like a fever dream! This is such a funny…
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Review: The Last of Us. S2 E7, Convergence. (Spoilers)
If you haven’t watched Episode 7 yet and want to stay unspoiled, now’s your cue to tap out! Amid the battle between Seattle’s warring factions, Ellie’s search draws her toward a devastating confrontation. ˚ ✦ . . ˚ . . ✦ ˚ . ★ My Thoughts on Episode 7, Convergence We’ve finally reached the end of Season 2 of…
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Review: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021)
‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ directed by Dean Fleischer Camp follows Marcel, a 1-inch-tall shell, living with his grandmother, Connie, the only residents of their town after their neighbors’ sudden, mysterious disappearance. When discovered by a guest amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate…
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Review: The Last of Us. S2 E6, The Price. (Spoilers)
If you haven’t watched Episode 6 yet and want to stay unspoiled, now’s your cue to tap out! Joel surprises Ellie for her birthday. Years later, Ellie prepares to confront Joel about her past. ˚ ✦ . . ˚ . . ✦ ˚ . ★ My Thoughts on Episode 6, The Path Another episode, another review… And I’m still…
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