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Very often, Netflix creates great characters but a weak storyline. Edward Berger’s Ballad of a Small Player is the kind of film that has a great story arc and asks you to watch surfaces very closely, because surfaces are where Lord Doyle does most of his lying. The Baccarat table tells you who Doyle really is It is not surprising to see a casino scene in this movie, given how that sort of environment can showcase the perception of luck and intense emotions. The game we see mo

A24's The Drama is the most engaged I’ve been in a cinema all year. Zendaya and Rob Pattinson are extraordinary, the premise is genuinely shocking, and the ending earned an emotional response I was not prepared for.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Masters of the Universe is a surprisingly fun and self-aware adventure that embraces the campy spirit of the original cartoon. Blending Guardians of the Galaxy-style humor with solid action, strong performances, and impressive CGI, the film delivers laughs, heart, and nostalgia in equal measure. Director Travis Knight crafts an entertaining crowd-pleaser that leaves plenty of room for future adventures.

A 4chan image became a YouTube series that became an A24 feature film. Backrooms is bold, genuinely unsettling, and directed by someone who clearly has something to say. Kane Parsons is a name to remember.