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Sans a mythology of its own, Ballerina is just another 87Eleven joint. The post ‘Ballerina’ Review: A ‘John Wick’ Spinoff with Thrills but No Mythology of Its Own appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Like any number of Exorcist wannabes, David Midell’s film is a special kind of hell. The post ‘The Ritual’ Review: Not Even Al Pacino Can Save This Bland Serving of Supernatural Hokum appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Byrne’s film is an unsuccessful fusion of creature feature and slasher. The post ‘Dangerous Animals’ Review: Sean Byrne’s Toothless Shark Tale from Down Under appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Flanagan’s film doesn’t escape the mires of unpersuasive pop psychology. The post ‘The Life of Chuck’ Review: Mike Flanagan’s Teary-Eyed Tribute to Stephen King’s Humanism appeared first on Slant Magazine.

This film essay ultimately argues unconvincingly against art’s right to imagination. The post ‘Ballad of Suzanne Césaire’ Review: Madeleine Hunt Ehrlich Resurrects a Legacy appeared first on Slant Magazine.

This film essay ultimately argues unconvincingly against art’s right to imagination. The post ‘The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire’ Review: Madeleine Hunt Ehrlich Resurrects a Legacy appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Anderson and Cera discuss why they reject the film being classified as “deadpan.” The post Interview: Wes Anderson and Michael Cera on Bringing ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ to Life appeared first on Slant Magazine.

For better or worse, the film represents a figurative and literal change of pace for the series. The post ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Review: A Welcome Change of Pace appeared first on Slant Magazine.

For better or worse, the film represents a figurative and literal change of pace for the series. The post ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Review: A Throwback Sequel That Moves in Fast Forward appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Millet’s film is unconvincing and unnaturally contorted into its shape. The post ‘Ghost Trail’ Review: Revenge Is Served Cold in Jonathan Millet’s Sophomore Feature appeared first on Slant Magazine.