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April 29, 2023 // By Toan Le

Joaquin Phoenix Embarks on an Epic, Anxiety-Inducing Odyssey in ‘Beau Is Afraid’

While the abundance of powerful themes and imageries might push some viewers away, Ari Aster’s “Beau Is Afraid” is an ambitious vision that combines nightmarish comedic humor and an incredible performance from Joaquin Phoenix....

April 24, 2023 // By Toan Le

‘Beef’ Is a Certified Delicious Grade-A Psychological Comedy

Led with the irresistible, unhinged performances from both Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, “Beef” sharply manifests cut-throat comedy that blends seamlessly with personal drama and a heightened sense of relatability....

April 7, 2023 // By Toan Le

‘Scream VI’ Nicely Slashes Its Horror Conventions With Fresh Bloody Thrills

While its meta-craze on the slasher genre might falter at times, “Scream IV” still manages to deliver a killer good time with interesting twists and turns that will keep the audience guessing....

February 24, 2023 // By Toan Le

‘Poker Face’ Sharply Revitalizes the Detective Genre With a Killer Hand of Comedy

Led by the ever-charming Natasha Lyonne and an impressive cast list, Rian Johnson’s “Poker Face” breathes new life into the detective narrative with a retro style and a hilarious sense of murder....

February 18, 2023 // By Toan Le

‘The Last of Us’ Ambitiously Shatters Video Game Adaptation Skepticism

Featuring exceptional performances from Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, “The Last of Us” audaciously delivers a faithful, devastating depiction of its source materials with an infectious sense of hope....

January 30, 2023 // By Toan Le

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Is an Astounding Spectacle With a Predictable Narrative

“Avatar: The Way of Water” might not be the best sequel, but it is still a solid, entertaining film with breathtaking graphics that will leave viewers speechless....

December 13, 2022 // By Toan Le

‘The Inspection’ Paints a Devastating Portrait of Persistence and Self-determination

Led with an incredible performance from Jeremy Pope, “The Inspection” admirably examines the heartbreaking conditions of being a queer individual in the army and society....

December 12, 2022 // By Toan Le

‘The Fabelmans’ Reminds Us Why Movies Are Filled With Dreamlike Magic

“The Fabelmans” delivers a heartwarming, marvelous experience on what it means to chase after ambitious dreams....

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