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Companiion

Companion is a delightful little genre mashup—sci-fi, thriller and dark comedy—that totally caught me off guard in the best way.

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A Simple Favor

A Simple Favor goes into some dark territories, but handles it all with a sense of humor and delight that makes you ease into a very entertaining viewing experience.

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Saturday Night

Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night isn’t just a nostalgia trip; it’s a chaotic, behind-the-scenes sprint through the hours leading up to that very first live show that changed comedy—and late-night TV—forever.

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Anora

Anora is a film that thrives not so much on its plot but on its ability to sidestep clichés. The "sex worker with a heart of gold" trope has been explored before, but it's been a while since a newcomer like Mikey Madison has brought so much life to a role with such an unapologetic and authentic performance.

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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a rare gem that balances intellectual wit with laugh-out-loud physical comedy. It still holds up just as well today as it did when I was eight—and that’s saying something.

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Waiting for Guffman

Rewatched Waiting for Guffman and it’s still a hilarious, heartfelt classic. Christopher Guest’s small-town mockumentary magic never misses.

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Nutcrackers

There’s nothing particularly groundbreaking here, but Nutcrackers leans into its well-worn tropes with enough heart and humor to make for a cozy family movie night.

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Troop Zero

Although quite unbelievable, it's hard not to be swept away by the wit and charm of Troop Zero.

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The Instigators

The Instigators doesn’t exactly break new ground, and its ending feels a bit rushed, but it compensates with impressive car chases and some intriguing political commentary on heroism and the armed forces.

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Encino Man

Encino Man may not be a timeless classic, but it sure knows how to serve up a heap of goofy fun.

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The Fall Guy

The Fall Guy is one of the most entertaining movies I’ve seen in a long time. It’s a joyful throwback to the '90s action films that shaped my love for cinema, wrapped up in a fun, meta commentary on the film industry itself.

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Hit Man

While Hit Man shares some similarities with Bernie, it also diverges in ways that are both intriguing and challenging.

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