Movie Review: Paper Spiders
One-liner: strong co-lead performances and sharp writing underscore this authentic, entertaining and heartfelt coming-of-age drama. Paper Spiders is a bittersweet
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Author: Spling
Movie Review: Dress Code
One-liner: an unconventional refresh and strong key performances override genre tropes in this flawed yet compelling indie crime drama thriller.
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Movie Review: The Matrix Resurrections
One-liner: eye-popping visuals, good chemistry and timely commentary invigorate this imaginative yet muddled rehash. The Matrix is almost a quarter
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Movie Review: Beast
One-liner: aloof characters, subpar CGI and uninspired writing undermine this promising, stellar yet forgettable safari thriller. There’s obviously a market
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Talking Movies: Hunger, Beast and The Matrix: Resurrections
Spling reviews Hunger, Beast and The Matrix Resurrections as broadcast on Talking Movies, Fine Music Radio. Listen to podcast. TRANSCRIPT
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Movie Review: Hunger
One-liner: impassioned performances, elegant visuals and provocative social commentary compel this thoughtful drama thriller. Hunger is a Thai film set
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Talking Movies: Tár, Superintelligence and Thando
Spling reviews Tár, Superintelligence and Thando as broadcast on Talking Movies, Fine Music Radio. Listen to podcast. TRANSCRIPT Good morning
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Movie Review: Tár
One-liner: a seemingly effortless lead performance and engaging docudrama storytelling realise this silky, timely yet cautionary character portrait. Tár is
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Movie Review: Superintelligence
One-liner: a delightful lead and curious modern concept underpin this charming yet rickety hybrid romance comedy drama. Superintelligence is a
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Movie Review: Thando
One-liner: noble ambitions, sincere performances and timely issues soften an overwrought script and uneven film-making. Thando is a social drama
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