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Rosario: A Case Where Curiosity Conjured a Catastrophe
With some films, everything is predictable. The films seem to be written to be predictable, so much so that they lack any resonance or materialism. This seems to be the case with the 2025 horror film “Rosario.” ” A film with a pulse but not a heartbeat. A Premonitory Meeting This is the story of…
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The Art of Withholding: A Closer Look at Bugonia’s Subtle Emotional Resolution
Some films beckon critics by virtue of their positioning within awards season. Their acclaim alone becomes an invitation—an analyst’s cue to assess not only the individual work but also the broader temperature of the industry: what resonates, what falters, and what signals evolving tastes. That impulse informed my decision to engage with the 2025 feature…
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When the Device Runs Away: How ‘Couple Goals’ Loses Its Narrative
Among cineastes, there is a longstanding debate about the fundamental purpose of film. Most ultimately agree that cinema exists to tell stories—stories rendered through a visual medium. While storytelling may be the essence of filmmaking, not all films succeed at it. When evaluating a film’s effectiveness, the primary metric is always the quality of its…
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Ruth and Boaz on Netflix: Beautiful Intentions, Lackluster Execution
February is widely recognized as a month dedicated to celebrating Black excellence and love—an observance often marked by cultural features that bring both into sharp focus. “Ruth and Boaz (2026),” produced by Tyler Perry and Devon Franklin, positions itself squarely within that tradition. Drawing inspiration from the biblical story of Ruth, the film offers a…
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Unapologetically Dark: Ryan Murphy’s The Beauty Pushes Boundaries of Horror
FX’s horror drama The Beauty bears all the hallmarks of Ryan Murphy’s evolving artistic identity—one that continues to push beyond conventional boundaries and lean unapologetically into narratives that flirt with excess, discomfort, and psychological extremity. Whether The Beauty represents a departure or a distillation of Murphy’s sensibilities is open to debate. What is clear is…
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A Humanized Farewell: How Last Rites Reframes the Conjuring Series”
Sometimes the only way to understand unfamiliar terrain is to walk it yourself. Despite the mixed reactions surrounding The Conjuring: Last Rites, I chose to experience the film firsthand—partly because of my long-standing appreciation for the franchise, and partly because this installment was positioned as the closing chapter of a story I had followed for…
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“In Defense of the Unfinished: The Artistic Merit of It Ends”
Not all films adhere to conventional storytelling or move at a familiar pace. Some deliberately reject formulas, choosing instead to linger in ambiguity. These films resonate not because of a tightly constructed plot, but because they provoke emotion and thought that hold our attention long after the screen goes dark. “It Ends” (2025), a horror,…
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The Black Phone 2 and Narrative Dots
A franchise is a story told in multiple installments, and the stronger the interconnectedness between those parts, the more cohesive the franchise becomes. Ideally, viewers should be able to connect the narrative dots without excessive effort. Some franchises achieve this balance exceptionally well. “The Black Phone” series offers a recent and effective example of a…
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Jurassic World Rebirth: Can a Franchise Be “Reborn” By Repeating Its Past?
A film is, at its core, a story told through striking images—a medium designed to captivate, to pull viewers in and keep them hooked. Some movies master this art, some nearly reach it, and others fall short. The classic question at the end of any screening—“were you not entertained?”—often overshadows minor flaws, prompting audiences to…
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From Verses to Victims: His and Hers
Some productions feel more like poetry than prose, sweeping viewers into their rhythm even when the verses don’t always align. Netflix’s upcoming 2026 limited series, “His and Hers,” fits squarely in that category—a small-town murder mystery that keeps its audience in a chokehold from the opening frame to the final reveal. Applause still echoes long…
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