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"How to Rob a Bank" Review: Nicholas Hoult Steals the Show in an Uneven but Entertaining Heist Comedy
"How to Rob a Bank" is a social-media-fueled heist comedy with strong performances and lively action, despite a weak third act.
DERRICK DUNN
56 minutes ago2 min read


"Godzilla Minus Zero" Review: An IMAX Event with Heart to Match Its Spectacle
"Godzilla Minus Zero" delivers towering spectacle without losing sight of the family caught beneath it.
DERRICK DUNN
6 days ago2 min read


“Black Zombie” Review: Hollywood’s Undead Have a Buried History
Before Hollywood feared zombies, slavery created their haunting original meaning.
DERRICK DUNN
Oct 282 min read


"Disclosure Day" Review: Steven Spielberg Finds Hope Among the Stars
Spielberg returns to the stars delivering a hopeful sci-tale that improves with a second viewing.
DERRICK DUNN
Oct 262 min read


"Clayface" Review: DC Delivers a Disturbing Tale of Identity, Obsession, and Revenge
"Clayface" successfully explores the devastating consequences of losing everything that defines you
DERRICK DUNN
Oct 242 min read


"Once Upon a Time in the Middle East" Review: Hope Served Under Fire
“Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” follows a Chinese chef whose restaurant becomes a wartime refuge. Food, humor and everyday people give this drama its heart.
DERRICK DUNN
Oct 192 min read


Woodstock Film Festival Review: "Blow the Horn"
Director Nacho Arenas Turns Couples Therapy Into a Tense Chamber Piece
DERRICK DUNN
Oct 172 min read


"Crawlers" Review: Eight-Legged Terror and Brainless Decisions Make for Average Horror
Deadly spiders invade an apartment complex in a creature feature that delivers some thrills but struggles to make its characters worth rooting for.
DERRICK DUNN
Oct 142 min read


"Don’t Move" Review: Lyndsy Fonseca Leads an Old-School Creature Feature
Don’t Move delivers familiar but effective creature-feature thrills as Lyndsy Fonseca battles grief, isolation, and a prehistoric arachnid in the Ozark wilderness.
DERRICK DUNN
Oct 52 min read


Beyond Fest 2026 Review: “Erie"
Found-footage films have never been my favorite corner of the horror genre, but Alison-Eve Hammersley’s “Erie” caught me by surprise.
DERRICK DUNN
Oct 22 min read


"Nickels" Review: Rob Riggle Finds Dramatic Weight in a Familiar Story About Grief
Rob Riggle delivers a grounded dramatic performance in Nickels, a heartfelt but underdeveloped drama about grief, faith, and second chances.
DERRICK DUNN
Sep 293 min read


"You Had to Be There" Review: Before They Became Legends, Godspell Brought Them Together
Director Nick Davis looks back at the friendships, talent, and perfect timing that helped shape a generation of comedy.
DERRICK DUNN
Sep 232 min read


"The Love Hypothesis" Review : Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman Test Their Chemistry
The leads bring enough chemistry and charm to make this predictable rom-com a one time watch .
DERRICK DUNN
Sep 213 min read


"Inside" Review: A Bleak Prison Drama That Never Breaks Free
Inside tackles prison rehabilitation ambitiously but struggles to truly connect.
DERRICK DUNN
Sep 182 min read


"Floating Carousel" Review: Modern Dating, Loneliness, and the Cost of Connection
Floating Carousel turns modern dating into a darkly funny study of loneliness, transactional relationships, and emotional survival in New York City.
DERRICK DUNN
Sep 142 min read


“Knightfall” Is a Throwback to the Video-Store Action Era
A familiar last name, an old-school spy setup, and plenty of throwback action give “Knightfall” the feel of a direct-to-video thriller pulled straight from the video-store era.
DERRICK DUNN
Sep 92 min read


"Turning Point" Review: A Zombie Throwback That Never Finds Its Bite
Low-budget zombie throwback lacks the energy its wild premise deserves.
DERRICK DUNN
Aug 262 min read


"Power Ballad" Review: Director John Carney Finds the Right Chord Again
Power Ballad gives John Carney another thoughtful music-driven dramedy, with Paul Rudd shining in a story about fame and ownership.
DERRICK DUNN
Aug 242 min read


"Insidious: Out of the Further" Review — Maybe It’s Time to Leave The Further Alone
The Insidious franchise returns for another trip into The Further, but familiarity and a sluggish pace keep the scares from hitting as hard as they once did. There are a few effective moments, but this supernatural realm is starting to feel a little too routine.
DERRICK DUNN
Aug 192 min read


The End of Oak Street Review — A Good Movie That Doesn’t Know When to Leave
David Robert Mitchell delivers another ambitious genre exercise with an intriguing premise and strong performances. Unfortunately, The End of Oak Street lingers on some of its ideas long after it has made the point, turning a good movie into one that slightly overstays its welcome
DERRICK DUNN
Aug 162 min read

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