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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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Thunderbolts*

Starts like your typical Marvel movie—ends like superhero group therapy. Thunderbolts* digs into trauma and trust issues with surprising sincerity and a stellar cast

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Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

Rewatched Honey, I Shrunk the Kids with my 9-year-old on a whim, and yep—it still holds up. The effects may look a little dated, but the practical magic still works.

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Sinners

Some movies catch you off guard in the best possible way. Sinners is exactly that. One of the best films of 2025.

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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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Flow

Flow is easily one of the most unexpected and quietly powerful animated films I’ve seen in a long time. Sure, it’s a little rough around the edges—but that rawness? That’s exactly what makes it so mesmerizing.

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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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Waitress: The Musical

Waitress: The Musical serves up heart, humor and a whole lot of Sara Bareilles soul. I didn’t walk away humming the songs—but I did walk away smiling.

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The Substance

The Substance demands—and seizes—your full attention, gripping you with its grotesque, shocking and undeniably unforgettable imagery.

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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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Conclave

Conclave is my kind of movie: performance-driven, steeped in dialogue and cloaked in political and spiritual intrigue.

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