Mile End Kicks 🎸 Barbie Ferreira shines in Chandler Levack's Montreal indie rock romance about a music critic obsessing over Alanis Morissette. With photocopied zines, cramped practice spaces, and misplaced priorities, it's nostalgia done right. Ever fallen for the wrong musician? #TIFF50

"Come for Mikkelsen. Stay for Lie Kaas. And if you’re lucky, you might leave with a weird Beatles cover stuck in your head." Read @themnmovieman.bsky.social's review of Anders Thomas Jensen's THE LAST VIKING (DEN SIDSTE VIKING)! 🤩 #TIFF2025 loudandclearreviews.com/the-last-vik...

Colin Farrell is transfixing in this haunting Macau-set character study of reinvention, addiction, and illusion! 😍 Read @themnmovieman.bsky.social's review of Edward Berger's BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER! #TIFF2025 #BalladOfASmallPlayer #ColinFarrell @netflix.com

Rian Johnson proves that Benoit Blanc's adventures can evolve beyond mere puzzle-solving into genuine emotional excavation in WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY! 😍 Read @themnmovieman.bsky.social's review from TIFF! #WakeUpDeadMan #Netflix @netflix.com loudandclearreviews.com/wake-up-dead...

Ron Howard takes a stranger-than-fiction tale and transforms it into a psychological thriller that proves paradise has always been humanity's most dangerous illusion! 😍 Read @themnmovieman.bsky.social's review of EDEN! loudandclearreviews.com/eden-2025-mo...

DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE succeeds because it knows the difference between an ending and a conclusion! 🤩 Read @themnmovieman.bsky.social's review! Out September 12! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #DowntonAbbeyTheGrandFinale

Lurker Movie Review: Following Too Close Lurker Synopsis: A retail employee infiltrates the inner circle of an artist on the verge of stardom. As he gets closer to the budding music star, access and proximity become a matter of life and death.Stars: Théodore Pellerin, Archie Madekwe, Zack Fox,…

Pools Movie Review: Liquid Therapy Pools Synopsis:  Kennedy has one day to get her life together or get kicked out of school for good. Instead of buckling down, she rallies a band of friends old and new for one last night of freedom, pool-hopping adventure across the wealthy estates of her college…

Caught Stealing Movie Review: Cat-Sitter Confidential Caught Stealing Synopsis: Burned-out ex-baseball player Hank Thompson unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a dangerous struggle for survival amidst the criminal underbelly of 1990s New York City, forced to navigate a treacherous underworld…

The Toxic Avenger Movie Review: The Ooze Is Loose The Toxic Avenger (2023) Synopsis: A horrible toxic accident transforms downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze into a new evolution of hero: The Toxic Avenger.Stars: Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Julia Davis, Jonny Coyne, Elijah Wood, Kevin Bacon,…

Griffin in Summer Movie Review: Who’s Afraid of Griffin Nafly? Griffin in Summer Synopsis: Fourteen-year-old Griffin Nafly is the most ambitious playwright of his generation. But once he meets handsome twenty-five-year-old handyman Brad, his life (and play) will never be the same.Stars: Everett…

A Little Prayer Movie Review: Fathers, Failings, and Fragile Faith A Little Prayer Synopsis: A man tries to protect his daughter-in-law when he finds out that his son is having an affair.Stars: David Strathairn, Jane Levy, Dascha Polanco, Will Pullen, Anna Camp, Celia WestonDirector: Angus…

Somnium Movie Review: Dream-State Indie Noir Somnium Synopsis: After a painful breakup, small-town Gemma moves to Los Angeles with the hopes of making it big. To get on her feet, she takes a job working the overnight shift at Somnium – a mysterious, experimental sleep clinic where dreams are made…

The Roses Movie Review: Roses Are Red, This Script Is Beige The Roses Synopsis:  Ivy and Theo appear to have it all—thriving careers, happy kids, and a sizzling marriage. But when Theo’s ambitions unravel, cracks in their perfect life expose a storm of rivalry and buried resentment.Stars: Benedict…

The Thursday Murder Club Movie Review: Golden Years, Faded Thrills The Thursday Murder Club Synopsis: Four irrepressible retirees spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, but their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their…

"It's not scary. It's just unpleasant." This retirement facility thriller from the creator of The Purge is more tedious than terrifying! Read @themnmovieman.bsky.social's review of THE HOME, out now in theaters! #TheHome #PeteDavidson loudandclearreviews.com/the-home-mov...

Good movie soundtracks represent more than just great music; these 30 albums span five decades of musical evolution! 😍 Read @themnmovieman.bsky.social's ranked list of best movie soundtracks of all time! loudandclearreviews.com/best-movie-s...

"It's a gorgeously flawed gem [...] that manages to be genuinely seductive despite, or perhaps because of, its imperfections." August's Director of the Month at L&CR is ALFONSO CUARÓN!😍🥳 Read @themnmovieman.bsky.social's review of the Ethan Hawke & Gwyneth Paltrow-starring GREAT EXPECTATIONS!

These are the films that crawl under your skin and set up permanent residence; the real monsters might be human after all! Read @themnmovieman.bsky.social's list of 10 best horror thriller suspense movies, ranked from deeply unsettling to soul-crushingly unforgettable! 😍

What if our pain took physical form? Could creativity born from trauma help us heal? Seth Worley turns grief into crayon-born chaos in SKETCH, a heartfelt monster adventure that respects both its young heroes & adult viewers. Read @themnmovieman.bsky.social's review! 😍 In theaters today! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Chuck Russell's reboot of WITCHBOARD, out tomorrow, "suffers from a fundamental identity crisis between reboot, remake, and reimagining"! Read @themnmovieman.bsky.social's review! loudandclearreviews.com/witchboard-2...

You missed them the first time; now's your chance to catch up on these hidden gems and overlooked masterpieces. Here are the 10 best movies you’ve never seen, according to @themnmovieman.bsky.social! 🤩 loudandclearreviews.com/best-movies-...

This is the music that made scenes soar, villains chillier, and heroes way cooler. @themnmovieman.bsky.social ranks the 30 best movie scores of all time! Read the list! 🤩 #moviescores loudandclearreviews.com/best-movie-s...

Eenie Meanie Movie Review: Weaving in Neutral Eenie Meanie Synopsis:  Edie, a former teenage getaway driver is dragged back into her unsavory past when a former employer offers her a chance to save the life of her chronically unreliable ex-boyfriend.Stars: Samara Weaving, Karl Glusman, Jermaine…

Primitive War Film Review: Full Metal Raptor Primitive War Synopsis: Vietnam. 1968. A recon unit known as Vulture Squad is sent to an isolated jungle valley to uncover the fate of a missing Green Beret platoon. They soon discover they are not alone.Stars: Ryan Kwanten, Tricia Helfer, Nick…

Xanadu 4K UHD Review: Suspended in Time Xanadu (1980) 4KUHD Synopsis: A beautiful muse inspires an artist and his older friend to convert a dilapidated auditorium into a lavish rollerskating club.Stars: Olivia Newton-John, Michael Beck, Gene Kelly, Matt Lattanzi, James Sloyan, Ren Woods, Sandahl…

Save the Tiger Blu-ray Review: Moral Arson and Other Midlife Perks Save the Tiger (1973) Blu-Ray Synopsis: A businessman’s professional struggles begin to conflict with his personal life over the course of two days.Stars: Jack Lemmon, Jack Gilford, Laurie Heineman, Thayer David, Lara Parker, Liv…

Coneheads 4K UHD Review: The American Dream, With Extra Forehead Coneheads (1993) 4KUHD Synopsis: An alien couple with cone-shaped heads from the planet Remulak are mistakenly ditched on earth during a scouting mission for planet conquest. While here, they dodge the INS, have a child and discover…

Gung Ho Blu-ray Review: Japan Meets Rust Belt Realism Gung Ho Blu-Ray Synopsis: When a Japanese automobile company buys an American plant, the American liaison must mediate the clash of work attitudes between the foreign management and native labor.Stars: Michael Keaton, Gedde Watanabe, George…

Repossessed Blu-ray Review – Holy Satire or Hellish Misfire? Repossessed (1990) Blu-Ray Synopsis: It's been some time since Father Jebedaiah Mayii exorcised the devil from little Nancy Aglet, but now that Nancy has grown up and has a family, the demon returns and repossesses her.Stars: Linda…

Saving Face Criterion Review – Alice Wu’s Debut Turns 25 Saving Face (2004) Blu-Ray Synopsis: A gay Chinese-American and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations.Stars: Joan Chen, Michelle Krusiec, Lynn Chen, Jin Wang, Guang…

Weapons Review: A Midnight Horror Magnolia Weapons Synopsis: When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.Stars: Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich,…

Freakier Friday Review: The Multiverse of Mom-Swaps Freakier Friday Synopsis: 22 years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning…

It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley Review: How to Mourn a Legend It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley Synopsis: Never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from Jeff Buckley's inner circle paint a captivating portrait of the gifted musician who died tragically in 1997, having only…

Shaman Review: Possessed by Potential, Haunted by Clichés Shaman Synopsis: A missionary family's quest to spread faith in the Ecuadorian jungle turns into a chilling fight for survival when their son unleashes an ancient demon, forcing a clash between Catholic exorcism and primal shamanic…

The Naked Gun (2025) Review: He’s Armed, She’s Dangerous The Naked Gun (2025) Synopsis: Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. is a well-meaning but catastrophically clumsy cop following in his father’s footsteps in the Police Squad unit. In the reboot, he’s tasked with solving a murder tied to a powerful tech…

High-Caliber Bonding: She Rides Shotgun Review She Rides Shotgun Synopsis: After cutting ties with the gang he worked for in prison, Nate goes on the run with his estranged daughter to protect her from a deadly vendetta—and discovers what it truly means to be a father.Stars: Taron Egerton, Ana…

"There’s tremendous power in experiencing a film that unapologetically celebrates Black culture, music, and spirit." We're celebrating Sidney Lumet this month at L&CR! 🤩 Read @themnmovieman.bsky.social's review of 1978 cult classic THE WIZ, out now in Criterion’s newly released 4K UHD! #TheWiz

"This is a show about the persistent hope of love in a time that seems hell-bent on pure cynicism. [...] It’s funny, fierce, and worth the leap." Read @themnmovieman.bsky.social's review of Lena Dunham's TOO MUCH, out now on Netflix! 😍 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #TooMuch #LenaDunham #Netflix

Yosemite’s beauty and strong leads lift this Eric Bana & Lily Santiago-starring six-episode mystery, even if the plot never strays from the beaten path. Read @themnmovieman.bsky.social's review of UNTAMED! Out now on Netflix! #Untamed #EricBana #Netflix

These 10 films belong on every horror fan’s hotlist! 😍 Read @themnmovieman.bsky.social's list of some of the best horror thriller movies, ranked from scary to scariest! 🔥 #HorrorThriller #whattowatch loudandclearreviews.com/best-horror-...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review – Stretch Marks The Fantastic Four: First Steps Synopsis: Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver…

Romance Is a Prison: Oh, Hi! Movie Review Oh, Hi! Synopsis: Iris has met her perfect guy, Isaac, and is enjoying their first romantic getaway together — what could go wrong?Stars: Molly Gordon, Logan Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan, John Reynolds, David Cross, Polly DraperDirector: Sophie…

From TikTok to Terror: House on Eden Movie Review House on Eden Synopsis: Setting out to film their next paranormal investigation, Kris, Celina and Jay encounter a malevolent, ancient spirit that resides in an abandoned house deep in the woods.Stars: Kris Collins, Celina Myers, Jason-Christopher…

I Know What You Did Last Summer Review: Reel Bad I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) Synopsis: A group of friends are terrorized by a stalker who knows about a gruesome incident from their past. Realizing that the stalker is imitating a legendary serial killer, they seek help from the two…

Eddington Review: Ari Aster’s COVID-Era Western Eddington Synopsis: In May 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Luke Grimes, Deirdre O'Connell, Micheal Ward,…

Sovereign Review: Radical Descent into Extremism Sovereign Synopsis: Based on real events, a father and son who identify as Sovereign Citizens, a group of anti-government extremists, venture across the country and find themselves in a standoff with a chief of police that sets off an intense…

"In The Old Guard 2, more feels like a curse." Uma Thurman and respectful LGBTQ representation are among the few highlights of a flat sequel that sadly has none of the magic that made the original a hit. Read @themnmovieman.bsky.social's review of THE OLD GUARD 2, out now on #Netflix!

Movie Review ~ Superman (2025): Capes & Chemistry Superman (2025) Synopsis: Superman fights to stop Lex Luthor's evil plans and to restore his own tarnished reputation in this fantasy action adventure.Stars: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan…

"That's Pretty Thing in a nutshell: it hints at depth, then gets distracted by something shiny." This Alicia Silverstone-starring erotic thriller wants to seduce but forgets the danger! Read @themnmovieman.bsky.social's review of PRETTY THING, out Friday in select theaters & digital platforms!