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A Walk in the Clouds Directed by Alfonso Arau Starring Keanu Reeves, Aitana Sanchez Gijon, Anthony Quinn When soldier Paul Sutton (Keanu Reeves) is on his way home after World War II, he realizes that he barely knows his young wife, Betty (Debra Messing). With the couple's relationship strained and Paul haunted by memories of the war, he is happy to have a diversion in the form of beautiful traveler Victoria Aragon (Aitana Sánchez-Gijón). Circumstances force Paul to pose as Victoria's new husband for her close-knit Mexican-American family, a situation that brings tension and unexpected...
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The Conjuring Last Rites Directed by Michael Chaves Starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga In 1986 paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren travel to Pennsylvania to vanquish a demon from a family's home. Spinal Tap 2 The End Continues Directed by Rob Reiner Starring Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, and Rob Reiner Documentarian Marty DiBergi follows estranged Spinal Tap bandmates David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and Derek Smalls as they search for a drummer and prepare for a reunion concert in New Orleans....
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The Toxic Avenger Directed by Macon Blair Starring Peter Dinklage and Kevin Bacon A janitor becomes a social outcast when a freak accident at a chemical factory turns him into a mutant. However, he soon uses his newfound superhuman strength to battle slimy criminals and a corrupt CEO Caught Stealing Directed by Darren Aronofsky Starring Austin Butler When his punk-rock neighbour asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, New York City bartender Hank Thompson suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a...
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Dangerous Minds Directed by John N. Smith Starring Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza Former Marine Louanne Johnson (Michelle Pfeiffer) lands a gig teaching in a pilot program for bright but underachieving teens at a notorious inner-city high school. After having a terrible first day, she decides she must throw decorum to the wind. When Johnson returns to the classroom, she does so armed with a no-nonsense attitude informed by her military training and a fearless determination to better the lives of her students -- no matter what the cost.
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Trust Directed by Carlson Young Starring Sophie Turner, Billy Campbell, and Katey Sagal A Hollywood starlet retreats to a remote cabin after a scandal -- but she's not alone. Betrayed by the man she trusted the most, she soon finds herself trapped in a brutal game of survival. Relay Directed by David Mackenzie Starring Riz Ahmed, Lily Collins A bribe broker facilitates deals between corrupt companies and their threats. He breaks his own rules when a client needs protection, complicating his usual operations. Honey...
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The Brothers McMullan Directed by Ed Burns Starring Ed Burnds, Mike McGlone and Rem Lazar When you're a good Irish Catholic, you choose one person to be with for the rest of your life. But how can you be sure you've found "the one"? Each of the three brothers McMullen turns up a different answer to that question in this warm-hearted romantic comedy about the reality of true love and familial bonds. "The Brothers McMullen" is not about flash or style; it's about the basic connections people pursue every day as they struggle with family, relationships and personal identity.
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Nobody Directed by Ilya Naishuller Starring Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, RZA, Christopher Lloyd Hutch Mansell fails to defend himself or his family when two thieves break into his suburban home one night. The aftermath of the incident soon strikes a match to his long-simmering rage. In a barrage of fists, gunfire and squealing tires, Hutch must now save his wife and son from a dangerous adversary -- and ensure that he will never be underestimated again. Nobody 2 Directed by Timo Tjahjanto Starring Bob Odenkirk, Sharon Stone, Connie Nielsen, RZA, Christopher Lloyd Workaholic assassin Hutch...
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Waterworld Directed by Kevin Reynolds Starring Kevin Costner After the melting of the polar ice caps, most of the globe is underwater. Some humans have survived, and even fewer still, notably the Mariner (Kevin Costner), have adapted to the ocean by developing gills. A loner by nature, the Mariner reluctantly befriends Helen (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and her young companion, Enola (Tina Majorino), as they escape from a hostile artificial island. Soon the sinister Smokers are pursuing them in the belief that Enola holds the key to finding the mythical Dryland. The Net Directed by Irwin Winkler...
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Freakier Friday Directed by Nisha Ganatra Starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis Two decades after an identity crisis, Anna's blended family faces new challenges. Tess and Anna discover their past may be repeating with the next generation. Weapons Directed by Zach Cregger Starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin When all but one child from the same classroom mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. Ebony and Ivory Directed by Jim Hosking Two musical legends gather at a Scottish Cottage on...
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This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we take a look at the weekend box office releases for August 1st—including a reboot, a remake, and an emotional indie drama. Fantastic 4 Another attempt to bring Marvel’s first family to the big screen—will this reboot finally get it right? We break down the casting, the story choices, and whether it holds a candle to previous iterations… for better or worse. Naked Gun Yes, that Naked Gun. A reboot of the iconic slapstick franchise that starred Leslie Nielsen hits theaters, and we ask the important question: can modern comedy...
info_outlineThis week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, Jeff and Sean discuss two new documentaries stirring up buzz in the film world: The Dark Side of Society, which explores the cult horror hit Society, and Megadoc, a behind-the-scenes look at Francis Ford Coppola’s long-gestating and enigmatic Megalopolis.
New Releases
Shadow Force
Directed by Joe Carnahan
Starring Omar Sy and Kerry Washington
An estranged couple with a dangerous past are forced back together when their former employers—a secretive shadow ops unit—put a deadly bounty on their heads. With their son in tow, they must outrun trained killers and reconcile old wounds.
Fight or Flight
Directed by James Madigan
Starring Josh Hartnett
Mid-air mayhem erupts as a mercenary tracks a mysterious figure known only as "The Ghost" on an international flight. When it’s revealed the plane is packed with assassins targeting them both, survival depends on an uneasy alliance.
Clown in a Cornfield
Directed by Eli Craig
Starring Katie Douglas and Kevin Durand
A small town’s hidden rage takes a terrifying turn when a vengeful clown emerges from the cornfields, targeting residents one by one. Part slasher, part social commentary, this horror flick mixes bloodshed with rural paranoia.
Classic Review: The Funhouse (1981)
Directed by Tobe Hooper
Starring Elizabeth Berridge
In this underrated cult classic, a group of teens sneaks into a traveling carnival for an overnight thrill—but their night of mischief turns deadly when they witness a murder inside the Funhouse. Trapped inside with a disfigured killer, it’s a fight to survive until morning.
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