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Tag: Drama

Koki and Dennis Okwera in John Maclean and Kate Leys' action drama thriller period film, Tornado
Action / Drama / Reviews / TCS / Thriller

‘Tornado’ (IFC Films) Non-Spoiler Review – A Period Piece About Patience, Personal Possession, And Power

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 - by John Daniel Tangalin

A whirlwind of belonging, betrayal, and burglary. Read our non-spoiler review of John Maclean and Kate Leys’ period thriller film, ‘Tornado’!

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Edith Vallo in Jakob Arevarn's romantic drama horror Tribeca short film, Terror Night, or Epadunk
Drama / Horror / Reviews / Romance / TCS / Tribeca

‘Terror Night’, Or ‘Epadunk’ (Tribeca) Non-Spoiler Review – Standard Horror Can Still Be Good

June 8, 2025June 9, 2025 - by John Daniel Tangalin

‘Terror Night’ is playing at Tribeca, and “[w]ith his mixture of horror, romance, and drama, [Arevärn] is heading in the right direction”!

‘Terror Night’, Or ‘Epadunk’ (Tribeca) Non-Spoiler Review – Standard Horror Can Still Be Good Read More
Cory Michael Smith, Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Ramy Youssef in Jesse Armstrong's satirical comedy drama HBO film, Mountainhead
Comedy / Drama / Reviews / TCS

Jesse Armstrong’s ‘Mountainhead’ (HBO) Non-Spoiler Review – A Flat Scrutiny Of The Affluent

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 - by Jacob Mauceri

An unfortunate feature film follow-up to Jesse Armstrong’s formula on ‘Succession’. Read our full non-spoiler review of ‘Mountainhead’!

Jesse Armstrong’s ‘Mountainhead’ (HBO) Non-Spoiler Review – A Flat Scrutiny Of The Affluent Read More
Adaptation / Adaption / Comedy / Drama / Reviews / TCS

‘Nonnas’ (Netflix) Non-Spoiler Review – A Flimsy Comedy With Heart

May 10, 2025May 10, 2025 - by Maxance Vincent

“[S]ometimes all you need is a good plate of comfort food.” Read our full non-spoiler review of Stephen Chbosky and Liz Maccie’s ‘Nonnas’!

‘Nonnas’ (Netflix) Non-Spoiler Review – A Flimsy Comedy With Heart Read More
The Thunderbolts* standing together
Action / Adaptation / Adaption / Adventure / Crime / Drama / Fantasy / Reviews / Science Fiction / TCS

‘Thunderbolts*’ Non-Spoiler Review – The Only Way Out Is Through

May 4, 2025May 4, 2025 - by Ryan Sabroski

“[T]o improve and move on with life, you have to acknowledge the past.” Read our full non-spoiler review of Marvel Studios’ ‘Thunderbolts*’!

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Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal in Gavin O'Connor and Bill Dubuque's action crime drama thriller film, The Accountant 2
Action / Crime / Drama / Mystery / Reviews / TCS / Thriller

‘The Accountant 2’ Non-Spoiler Review – One Of The Decade’s Best Action Sequels

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 - by Zeke Blakeslee

An action thriller sequel with crafty execution and an open door to a third film. Read our full non-spoiler review of ‘The Accountant 2’!

‘The Accountant 2’ Non-Spoiler Review – One Of The Decade’s Best Action Sequels Read More
Action / Crime / Drama / Mystery / Reviews / TCS / Thriller

‘Havoc’ Spoiler Review – Yet Another Netflix Original That’s Simply Good Enough

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 - by Zeke Blakeslee

Unfortunately, Gareth Evans’s return to feature filmmaking is another addition to the Netflix catalog. Read our spoiler review of ‘Havoc’!

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Michael Cimino and Ella Rubin in David F Sandberg, Gary Dauberman, and Blair Butler's psychological supernatural horror drama film adaptation, Until Dawn
Adaptation / Adaption / Drama / Horror / Reviews / TCS

‘Until Dawn’ Non-Spoiler Review – A Poor Adaptation But A Fun Time At The Movies

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 - by Ryan Sabroski

A video game-to-film adaptation not intended for the fans of the original material. Read our full non-spoiler review of ‘Until Dawn’!

‘Until Dawn’ Non-Spoiler Review – A Poor Adaptation But A Fun Time At The Movies Read More
Action / Drama / Horror / Reviews / TCS / Thriller

Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ (Non-Spoiler Review) | An Elegantly Bold & Infectious Cinematic Experience

April 18, 2025April 27, 2025 - by Loretto Valiao

“[A]nother brilliant masterclass” filmmaking feat in horror cinema history. Read our full non-spoiler review of Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’!

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Action / Drama / Reviews / TCS

‘Warfare’ (A24) Review – Perhaps The Most Effective War Film In The Last Decade

April 13, 2025April 13, 2025 - by Zeke Blakeslee

“[A] jarring sound induction of life’s most horrific and dangerous parts of living.” Read our full review of ‘Warfare’!

‘Warfare’ (A24) Review – Perhaps The Most Effective War Film In The Last Decade Read More

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