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Samurai Marathon Review: A Historical Sprint With Brutal Swordplay

August 10, 2020

Release date: May 12, 2020Running time: 103 minutesStarring:  Takeru Satoh, Nana Komatsu, Mirai Moriyama In 1855, a daimyo (Japanese lord) sends his men on a grueling marathon to discover if they’re tough enough to face the...

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Valley of the Gods Review: An Art House Film With Lynchian Vibes

August 10, 2020

Release date: August 11, 2020Running time: 126 minutesStarring:  Josh Hartnett, Bérénice Marlohe, Jaime Ray Newman, John Malkovich Valley of the Gods contrasts abundance and poverty through three separate storylines, featuring a middle-class writer (Hartnett), an eccentric...

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Tribal: Get Out Alive Review: Martial Arts Action Meets Zombie Horror . . . With A Fist

August 10, 2020

Release date: August 10, 2020Running time: 86 minutesStarring: Zara Phythian, Ross O’Hennessy, Rachel Warren Elite military operative Caitlin Ross (Phythian) retires from service after suffering from PTSD. Along with former team member and close friend Brad...

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I Used To Go Here Review: An Emotional Story About Life And Success

August 6, 2020

Release date: August 7, 2020 Running time: 85 minutesStarring:  Gillian Jacobs, Hannah Marks, Jemaine Clement Following the launch of her new novel, 35-year-old writer Kate (Jacobs) is invited to speak at her alma matter by her...

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Paydirt Review: An Eclectic Cast of Characters Dig Up The Past

August 5, 2020

Release date: August 7, 2020Running time: 86 minutesStarring: Luke Goss, Val Kilmer, Mike Hatton A parolee Damien, also known as the Brit (Goss), teams up with his old crew determined to find a buried bag of...

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Nothing But The Blood Review: Intense Characters and Emotion In This Dogmatic Drama

August 5, 2020

Release date: August 4, 2020Running time: 89 minutesStarring: Rachel Hudson, Jordan O’Neal, Nick TriolaJessica (Hudson) is a small-town journalist who is sent to cover the opening of a controversial church. As the ministry digs its roots...

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La Llorona Review: A Historical Horror Movie With Great Atmosphere

August 5, 2020

Release date: August 6, 2020Running time: 97 minutesStarring:  María Mercedes Coroy, Sabrina De La Hoz, Margarita Kenéfic, Julio Diaz An aging paranoid dictator, protected by an witchcrafting wife, is dealing with the weight of the acts...

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A Good Woman Is Hard To Find Review: A Strong Performance Highlights A Character Hacking Away At Life’s Problems

August 4, 2020

Release date: May 8, 2020Running time: 97 minutesStarring: Sarah Bolger, Edward Hogg, Andrew Simpson Sarah (Bolger), a recently widowed young mother is just trying to survive after the untimely murder of her husband.  She deals with day...

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The Swamp Review: An Unfiltered Look At Money And Politics

August 4, 2020

Release date: August 4, 2020Running time: 114 minutesThe Swamp is a behind-the-scenes documentary following members of the rebellious Freedom Caucus as they navigate friends and foes from both parties.  The documentary provides a look behind...

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The Tax Collector Review: Shia LaBeaouf And The Power Of Family

August 3, 2020

Release date: August 7, 2020Running time: 95 minutesStarring: Bobby Soto, Cinthya Carmona, Shia LaBeouf David (Soto) along with his friend / bodyguard Creeper (LaBeouf) are “tax collectors” for a crime lord.  However, when an old rival for...

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Carmilla Review: An Unconventional Atmospheric Gothic Love Story

August 3, 2020

Release date: October 7, 2019 (Digital July 17, 2020)Running time: 94 minutesStarring: Hannah Rae, Devrim Lingnau, Jessica RaineCarmilla is an atmospheric, coming-of-age love story steeped in eerie mystery and inspired by the gothic novel of the same name. ...

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Ice Cream in the Cupboard Review: A Beautiful And Painful Family Portrait

July 31, 2020

Release date: August 7, 2019 (Digital July 28, 2020)Running time: 90 minutesStarring: Dana Ashbrook, Claudia Ferri, Jaime KingAfter being physically attacked by his loving wife Carmen (Ferri), a series of unsettling incidents lead her husband Pat...

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House of Humminbird Review: An Emotional Family Slice of Life

July 31, 2020

Release date: August 4, 2020Running time: 138 minutesStarring: Ji-hu Park, Sae-byeok Kim, Seung-Yun Lee Positioned against the backdrop of a rapidly expanding Seoul in 1994, 14-year-old Eun-hee (Park) moves through life like a hummingbird searching for a taste...

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Hummingbird House Review: An Emotional Family Slice of Life

July 31, 2020

Release date: August 4, 2020Running time: 138 minutesStarring: Ji-hu Park, Sae-byeok Kim, Seung-Yun Lee Positioned against the backdrop of a rapidly expanding Seoul in 1994, 14-year-old Eun-hee (Park) moves through life like a hummingbird searching for a taste...

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The Hater Review: A Political Thriller In The Social Media Age

July 30, 2020

Release date: July 30, 2020Running time: 135 minutesStarring: Maciej Musialowski, Vanessa Aleksander, Danuta Stenka Tomasz (Musialowski) is searching for identity and hoping to impress long time friend Gabi (Aleksander).  He finds a purpose in the dark world...

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The Beach House Review: An Unexpected Weekend Getaway

July 28, 2020

Release Date: July 9, 2020Running time: 88 minutesStarring: Liana Liberato, Noah Le Gros, Jake Weber The Beach House is the story of two college sweethearts Emily (Liberato) and Randall (Gros) who planned a beach get away in the...

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Shadow of Violence Review: An Emotional Family Affair With Some Violence

July 28, 2020

Release date: July 31, 2020Running time: 101minutesStarring: Barry Keoghan, Niamh Algar, Cosmo Jarvis Douglas ‘Arm’ Armstrong (Jarvis) has become the feared enforcer for the drug-dealing Devers family.  He also tries to be a good father for his son, but...

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Host Review: A Zoom Meeting You Won’t Want To Be Late To

July 27, 2020

Release date: July 30, 2020Running time: 56 minutesStarring: Haley Bishop, Radina Drandova, Edward Linard, Jemma Moore, Caroline Ward  Host, a Shudder original, is the story of six friends who hire a medium to hold a séance...

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Amulet Review: An Atmospheric Experience

July 27, 2020

Release date: July 24, 2020Running time: 99 minutesStarring: Carla Juri, Alec Secareanu, Imelda Staunton Tomaz (Secareanu) is an ex-soldier, living homeless in London, doing odd jobs and trying to forget his time in the war.  However, when...

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The Rental Review: A Tension-Filled Weekend Excursion

July 25, 2020

Release date: July 24, 2020Running time: 88 minutesStarring: Dan Stevens, Alison Brie, Sheila VandTwo couples rent a vacation home for what should be a celebratory weekend get-away.  When brothers Charlie (Stevens) and Josh (Jeremy Allen White),...

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