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‘Conclave’ is a Pulpy, Tense and Humourous Take on a Detective Story

‘Conclave’ is a Pulpy, Tense and Humourous Take on a Detective Story

Edward Berger’s Vatican-set drama is a surprisingly effective crowd-pleaser, with one important caveat
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Cian McGrath
Dune Part Two — A Spellbinding Treat for the Senses

Dune Part Two — A Spellbinding Treat for the Senses

But it doesn’t reach the same heights as an adaptation
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Asadullah Khan
‘Wicked’ Defies Gravity and Expectations

‘Wicked’ Defies Gravity and Expectations

I got Galinda-fied from an uninterested doubter into a completely obsessed fan
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Elvia M.
‘The Substance’ Revels in Disturbing, Gory Chaos

‘The Substance’ Revels in Disturbing, Gory Chaos

Eat your heart out, David Cronenberg: Coralie Fargeat’s body horror flick is the best film of its subgenre in years
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Cian McGrath
‘Emilia Pérez’ is Bold, Ambitious and Hollow

‘Emilia Pérez’ is Bold, Ambitious and Hollow

Jacques Audiard’s musical dramedy certainly contains intrigue, but its liberating tale is mostly frustrating
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Cian McGrath
‘Wicked’ Isn’t Perfect

‘Wicked’ Isn’t Perfect

Spoilers ahead
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Ben Copeland
‘Dune: Part Two’ is a Technical Masterpiece but a Storytelling Let-down

‘Dune: Part Two’ is a Technical Masterpiece but a Storytelling Let-down

Denis Villeneuve’s latest outing fails to replicate the highs of ‘Arrival’ and ‘Blade Runner 2049’
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Cian McGrath
Anora (2024): In Defense of Purely Fun Films

Anora (2024): In Defense of Purely Fun Films

Having fun at the movies
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Tsopping Block
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How To Work Out Who’s To Blame When A Good Marriage Goes Bad

How To Work Out Who’s To Blame When A Good Marriage Goes Bad

Television series Fleishman Is in Trouble shows perspective is important
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Jenny Lim
How ‘Metaphor: ReFantazio’ Explores the Concept of the Hero Through Gameplay

How ‘Metaphor: ReFantazio’ Explores the Concept of the Hero Through Gameplay

Personal connections underpin the essence of heroism
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Michelle Kwan
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