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Review: ‘The Furious’ is the best martial arts movie since ‘The Raid’
Bite Size Reviews James Podrasky 4/8/26 Bite Size Reviews James Podrasky 4/8/26

Review: ‘The Furious’ is the best martial arts movie since ‘The Raid’

Besides an incredibly fun theatrical experience, Kenji Tanigaki’s third feature feels like a sea change moment for action movies: from now on, there’s only before The Furious and after.

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Review: In meta-slasher ‘Faces of Death’, there’s nothing scarier than social media
Bite Size Reviews James Podrasky 4/8/26 Bite Size Reviews James Podrasky 4/8/26

Review: In meta-slasher ‘Faces of Death’, there’s nothing scarier than social media

While still full of relevant social media criticism and interesting meta ideas, Faces of Death is ultimately a curiosity rather than a gutting, must-see horror experience. 

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Cameron McCloud of Cure for Paranoia picks 6 movies to pair with ‘Work of A.R.T.’
Pairings Cinema Sugar 4/7/26 Pairings Cinema Sugar 4/7/26

Cameron McCloud of Cure for Paranoia picks 6 movies to pair with ‘Work of A.R.T.’

Hip-hop artist Cameron McCloud on the movies that complement his band’s latest EP.

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Review: Pitch-black romcom ‘The Drama’ leaves you guffawing and gutted
Bite Size Reviews James Podrasky 4/1/26 Bite Size Reviews James Podrasky 4/1/26

Review: Pitch-black romcom ‘The Drama’ leaves you guffawing and gutted

Kristoffer Borgli’s follow-up to Dream Scenario is a provocative use of the rom-com format that tries to see how far the genre can be stretched, walking right up to the limit before it breaks.

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Chris Pandolfi of The Infamous Stringdusters picks 5 movies to pair with ‘20/20’
Pairings Cinema Sugar 3/26/26 Pairings Cinema Sugar 3/26/26

Chris Pandolfi of The Infamous Stringdusters picks 5 movies to pair with ‘20/20’

Banjoist Chris Pandolfi on the movies that complement the band’s new album.

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Lauren Kung Jessen picks 5 movies to pair with ‘The Fortune Flip’
Pairings Cinema Sugar 3/16/26 Pairings Cinema Sugar 3/16/26

Lauren Kung Jessen picks 5 movies to pair with ‘The Fortune Flip’

Author Lauren Kung Jessen on the movies that complement her new novel.

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Casey Scieszka picks 5 movies to pair with ‘The Fountain’
Pairings Cinema Sugar 3/12/26 Pairings Cinema Sugar 3/12/26

Casey Scieszka picks 5 movies to pair with ‘The Fountain’

Novelist and innkeeper Casey Scieszka on the movies that complement her new novel.

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Review: ‘Project Hail Mary’ is a fantastic feat of sci-fi storytelling
Bite Size Reviews James Podrasky 3/10/26 Bite Size Reviews James Podrasky 3/10/26

Review: ‘Project Hail Mary’ is a fantastic feat of sci-fi storytelling

Truly a crowd pleaser, there’s something for everyone to love in Lord & Miller’s adaptation of the Andy Weir novel.

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Interview: ‘Dolly’ director Rod Blackhurst on indie horror, creepy dolls, and Max the Impaler
Maker's Dozen Cinema Sugar 3/6/26 Maker's Dozen Cinema Sugar 3/6/26

Interview: ‘Dolly’ director Rod Blackhurst on indie horror, creepy dolls, and Max the Impaler

12+1 questions with indie horror director Rod Blackhurst on the origins of Dolly, working with Max the Impaler and Seann William Scott, and more!

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Review: ‘Dolly’ wants to play
Bite Size Reviews James Podrasky 3/4/26 Bite Size Reviews James Podrasky 3/4/26

Review: ‘Dolly’ wants to play

Rod Blackhurst’s Dolly may not reinvent the slasher horror movie, but its grindhouse feel, captivating villain, and tough-as-nails protagonist offer enough twists on the formula make for a very fun ride.

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Review: Raving on the road to hell in ‘Sirāt’
Bite Size Reviews James Podrasky 3/2/26 Bite Size Reviews James Podrasky 3/2/26

Review: Raving on the road to hell in ‘Sirāt’

Get ready for one of the most unexpectedly tense and horrifying cinematic journeys in recent memory.

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Remember When Fascism Was A Bad Thing? These Movies Do
Assorted Flavors Erin P. Gold 2/24/26 Assorted Flavors Erin P. Gold 2/24/26

Remember When Fascism Was A Bad Thing? These Movies Do

Let’s take a closer look at some beloved films that are WHOOPS now apparently too radical for today’s khaki-wearing tyrants.

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Review: ‘Blades of the Guardians’ brings Wuxia to the Fury Road
Bite Size Reviews James Podrasky 2/23/26 Bite Size Reviews James Podrasky 2/23/26

Review: ‘Blades of the Guardians’ brings Wuxia to the Fury Road

With a massive cast and grand desert vistas, Yuen Woo-ping’s latest showcases the wuxia genre on an epic scale and should deliver anything a fan wants.

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Taryn Smith picks 4 movies to pair with rowing across the Atlantic Ocean
Pairings Cinema Sugar 2/19/26 Pairings Cinema Sugar 2/19/26

Taryn Smith picks 4 movies to pair with rowing across the Atlantic Ocean

Rower and yoga instructor Taryn Smith on the movies that complement her recent transatlantic adventure.

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Review: Charli XCX sells out Brat Summer in ‘The Moment’
Bite Size Reviews James Podrasky 2/5/26 Bite Size Reviews James Podrasky 2/5/26

Review: Charli XCX sells out Brat Summer in ‘The Moment’

While there are quite a few funny moments and scenarios in The Moment, this mockumentary is conceptually more interesting to think about than to watch.

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Review: ‘Take Me Home’ follows a family reckoning with disability and decline
Bite Size Reviews James Podrasky 2/3/26 Bite Size Reviews James Podrasky 2/3/26

Review: ‘Take Me Home’ follows a family reckoning with disability and decline

Depicting the cold realities of the American medical system as well as the warm, quiet moments of family life that continue despite the circumstances, Liz Sargent’s Take Me Home dares to ask if it has to be this way. 

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Why ‘Back to the Future’ is Eternal
Assorted Flavors Becca Schwind 7/25/25 Assorted Flavors Becca Schwind 7/25/25

Why ‘Back to the Future’ is Eternal

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, here are 5 reasons Back to the Future remains an iconic cultural phenomenon.

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‘Children of Men’ Is A Miracle
The Scoop Kevin Prchal 11/18/24 The Scoop Kevin Prchal 11/18/24

‘Children of Men’ Is A Miracle

Considering the state of the world, Alfonso Cuarón’s dystopian masterpiece Children of Men remains uniquely and painfully resonant.

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Top 50 Movies of the 21st Century
Toppings Cinema Sugar 11/4/24 Toppings Cinema Sugar 11/4/24

Top 50 Movies of the 21st Century

Our picks for the movies that have made our lives sweeter over the last 25 years.

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How to Casually Bring Up Your Favorite Stephen King Movie Adaptation on a First Date
Assorted Flavors Natalie Pohorski 10/16/24 Assorted Flavors Natalie Pohorski 10/16/24

How to Casually Bring Up Your Favorite Stephen King Movie Adaptation on a First Date

Not that I've ever done that before...

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