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Still of Chiwetel Ejiofor and Emilia Clarke in ‘The Pod Generation’ (2023)

The Pod Generation (2023)

Emilia Clarke and Chiwetel Ejiofor squeeze as much heart as possible out of this bloodless satire

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Still of Rami Malek and Caitríona Balfe in ‘The Amateur’ (2025)

The Amateur (2025)

This Amateur doesn’t even try to outdo the 1981 original; it just gives us a passable, if implausible, spy thriller

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The Amateur (1981)

If the intensity of the opening scenes could have been sustained, ‘The Amateur’ might have been a classic

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Still of Helen Mirren and Anthony Hopkins in ‘Hitchcock’ (2012)

Hitchcock (2012)

Psycho, the movie that defined modern horror, serves as a diverting backdrop for a love story

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Still of Jon Bernthal and Ben Affleck in ‘The Accountant 2” (2025)

The Accountant 2 (2025)

Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal exchange brotherly banter as they blast through a horde of despicable bad guys

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Still of Anna Kendrick and Ben Affleck in ‘The Accountant’ (2016)

The Accountant (2016)

Ben Affleck may be the star, but it is snarky Anna Kendrick who makes this just-good-enough thriller worth it

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Still of Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci in ‘Conclave’ (2024)

Conclave (2024)

Superb performances by Ralph Fiennes and Isabella Rossellini are the inspired aspects of this religious semi-thriller

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Nine Days (2020)

What will you learn about yourself as you witness these souls being evaluated for mortality?

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Still of Joe Pesci and Marissa Tomei in ‘My Cousin Vinny’ (1992)

My Cousin Vinny (1992)

In this comedic caper featuring Joe Pesci and Marissa Tomei, the verdict is the annoyances outweigh the laughs

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Still of Aiden Quinn and Tom Berenger in ‘At Play in the Fields of the Lord’ (1991)

At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991)

Tom Berenger and Aidan Quinn in a heart-wrenching tale that again shows good intentions are not enough

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Still of John Savage and David Morse in ‘Inside Moves’ (1980)

Inside Moves (1980)

John Savage and David Morse in a buddy movie that skirts the line between sentimentality and melodrama

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Gladiator II (2024)

Laughable CGI undercuts the impact, but Denzel Washington saves Gladiator II (though not Rome)

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Recent Quick Takes

Act of Valor (2012)

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The well staged action sequences can't make us overlook the stilted dialog and cardboard characterizations

The Skeleton Twins (2014)

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Estranged, dysfunctional twins Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig somehow manage to make suicide mirthful

Alien Outpost (2014)

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Another tired "advanced beings from outer space invade with WWII-level tactics." OK battle scenes, zero plot

Black or White (2014)

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A hard-edged, thought-provoking drama of a widowed father fighting for custody of his biracial daughter

Young Ones (2014)

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In a water-parched future, a refreshingly original and complex story of greed, betrayal, and family loyalty

The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)

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A do-gooder lawyer who works from the back of his car begins to realize his case isn't exactly open-and-shut

Conan the Barbarian (2011)

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For a guy facing the fight of his life, Conan sure does spend a lot of time sword-twirling.

Albert Nobbs (2011)

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A refreshingly unique tale, splendidly acted, that still leaves you unaffected and a bit adrift at the end

Killer Elite (2011)

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Statham, Owen, and De Niro in an actioner with mindless entertainment and just enough stakes to care about

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