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Here is our archive of movie coverage, which includes reviews, explainers, features, lists, and more from the latest films.

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The Card Counter review – small stakes with a big payoff

November 16 2021, by Louie Fecou

This review of The Card Counter is spoiler-free. Written and directed by Paul Shrader, The Card Counter is a tale of redemption and revenge set...

Belfast review – Branagh’s finest film to date

November 16 2021, by M.N. Miller

This review of the film Belfast does not contain spoilers.  The adage is that you should write what you know, right? Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical film...

Passing (2021) Review – A Delicate Exploration of Grey Areas

November 9 2021, by M.N. Miller

The practice of racially Passing through society to assimilate into the white majority is not a hobby to pass the time or a taste of...

Red Notice review – an amusing, enjoyable action movie

November 9 2021, by M.N. Miller

This review of the Netflix film Red Notice does not contain spoilers.  One of the first things you’ll notice about the Netflix movie Red Notice...

Passing (2021) Ending Explained – Was Clare Pushed? There’s a Couple of Theories…

November 8 2021, by M.N. Miller

The end of the film Passing is a tragedy. Clare’s husband, John Bellew, becomes aware that his wife is “passing” as a “white” woman. It...

We Couldn’t Become Adults Ending Explained – What Perspective Does Sato Gain?

November 6 2021, by Bashirat Oladele

As the film We Couldn’t Become Adults explores the complexity of human emotions and relationships, our main character, Sato, has been through with his ex...

‘We Couldn’t Become Adults’ Review – Authentic Portrayal of Adulthood

November 6 2021, by Bashirat Oladele

We Couldn’t Become Adults is a Japanese film that explores relationships, adulthood, and life. Revolving around the life of Sato Makoto, (Mirai Moriyama, starred in...

Yara (2021) Ending Explained – A True Event That Horrified Italy

November 6 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

This Italian-produced film is based on true events. Yara follows a determined prosecutor, Letizia Ruggeri (Isabella Ragonese), after a 13-year-old girl, Yara Gambirasio, goes missing...

Yara (2021) Review – A Real-Life Murder That Rocked Italy

November 6 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

Yara will stand out from other films on Netflix as it tells the true story of the horrifying murder of a 13-year-old girl, Yara Gambirasio....

Spencer review – Stewart reaches haunting piquancy

November 6 2021, by M.N. Miller

This review of the film Spencer does not contain spoilers.  Spencer, Pablo Larraín’s fever dream of a biography, is not a “true story” but a...

‘Meenakshi Sundareshwar’ Ending Explained – Is Arranged Marriage a Good Idea?

November 6 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

A torpid, brutally overlong romantic drama, Meenakshi Sundareshwar is built on one essential question: Is arranged marriage a good idea? In the corner of “yes” are the...

‘Meenakshi Sundareshwar’ Review – Love Better Left Long-Distance

November 6 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

It’s hard to tell if Meenakshi Sundareshwar is intended as a kind of advert for an arranged marriage, but it ends up being a bit...

Zero to Hero (2021) Ending Explained – Mother’s Love

November 5 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

Zero to Hero is one of those movies that will leave you in awe. It’s an inspiring, emotional, and thought-provoking biopic tribute to So Wa...

Zero to Hero (2021) Review – An Inspiring Journey of So Wa Wai

November 5 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

It’s been two months since the Tokyo Paralympics 2021, but the momentum still vividly lingers throughout history. I remember one of the most iconic moments...

Love Hard ending explained – does Natalie find her match?

November 5 2021, by Daniel Hart

This article explains the ending of the Netflix film Love Hard and will contain spoilers.  In Love Hard, LA writer Natalie (played by Nina Dobrev)...

Love Hard review – a rom-com that makes you care

November 5 2021, by Daniel Hart

This review of the Netflix film Love Hard does not contain spoilers. One of the most-needed components of a romantic comedy is giving reasons for...

‘The Electrical Life of Louis Wain’ Ending Explained – Does Louis Reach His Breaking Point?

November 5 2021, by M.N. Miller

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is about, you guessed it, Louis Wain. He is a renowned artist who reached international fame by drawing illustrations...

Finch ending explained – will Jeff live up to Finch’s expectations?

November 5 2021, by M.N. Miller

This article discusses the ending of the Apple TV+ film Finch and will contain spoilers. Ready Steady Cut film critic, M.N. Miller, said of Finch,...