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  • It sure is too bad about the screenplay of the otherwise competent heist film Eenie Meanie It sure is too bad about the screenplay of the otherwise competent heist film Eenie MeanieRatingC-
  • There's more than murders in The Thursday Murder Club's charming building There's more than murders in The Thursday Murder Club's charming buildingRatingB
  • Just like BoJack, Long Story Short feels entirely new Just like BoJack, Long Story Short feels entirely newRatingA-
  • John Cena flexes his dramatic muscles in Peacemaker's confident season 2 premiere John Cena flexes his dramatic muscles in Peacemaker's confident season 2 premiereRatingB+
  • Sumptuous Chinese mega-hit Ne Zha 2 ironically suffers from Hollywood-style bloat Sumptuous Chinese mega-hit Ne Zha 2 ironically suffers from Hollywood-style bloatRatingB
  • Sharp but shallow, Relay gives Riz Ahmed his own Michael Clayton-style thriller Sharp but shallow, Relay gives Riz Ahmed his own Michael Clayton-style thrillerRatingC+
  • Star Trek: Strange New Worlds breaks format with a documentary episode Star Trek: Strange New Worlds breaks format with a documentary episodeRatingB-
  • Golden Bachelor Frank Reynolds takes over Sunny's (relatively) tender season finale Golden Bachelor Frank Reynolds takes over Sunny's (relatively) tender season finaleRatingB
  • Netflix's Hostage feels like The Diplomat lite Netflix's Hostage feels like The Diplomat liteRatingC-
  • Society is remade then falls apart in Ron Howard’s star-studded Eden Society is remade then falls apart in Ron Howard’s star-studded EdenRatingB
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  • Nu-Paramount to roll the dice on theatrical comedies with an old Trevor Noah idea Nu-Paramount to roll the dice on theatrical comedies with an old Trevor Noah ideaBy William HughesAugust 22, 2025 | 5:05pm
  • Patti Smith heralds 50th anniversary version of Horses with new, unreleased track Patti Smith heralds 50th anniversary version of Horses with new, unreleased trackBy Mary Kate CarrAugust 22, 2025 | 4:57pm
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