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Once it turns into a home-invasion thriller, the film becomes more sadistic than hilarious. The post ‘Over Your Dead Body’ Review: Jorma Taccone’s Action Comedy Is a Tonal Misfire appeared first on Slant Magazine.

The Swiss festival remains a haven for docuphiles. The post Visions du Réel 2026: ‘Jaripeo,’ ‘Ghost Town,’ and ‘Humboldt USA’ appeared first on Slant Magazine.

The film turns the realities of a tragic, deeply complicated life into a sanitized popcorn film. The post ‘Michael’ Review: Antoine Fuqua’s Biopic Is a Transparent Bid to Redeem the King of Pop appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Magaro discusses why he thinks audiences understand his character’s controversial choice. The post Interview: John Magaro on ‘Omaha’ and the Importance of Honesty in Acting appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Aramayo discusses how he approached his portrayal of someone with Tourette’s. The post Interview: Robert Aramayo on Playing John Davidson in Tourette’s Biopic ‘I Swear’ appeared first on Slant Magazine.

The film is much more interested in the logistics of bomb defusal than any of its characters. The post ‘Fuze’ Review: David Mackenzie’s Mechanical Thriller Doesn’t Apply the Human Touch appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Its mix of compassion and clarity allows it to avoid the easy sentimentality of similar tales. The post ‘I Swear’ Review: Kirk Jones’s Compassionate Look at a Man’s Life with Tourette’s appeared first on Slant Magazine.

In lieu of any competent drama, we get stylistic excess that feels like overcompensation. The post ‘The Mummy’ Review: Lee Cronin’s Franchise Reimagining Suffers from the Curse of Excess appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Jonsson and Blyth make for a fascinating yin-and-yang pair across this gritty prison drama. The post ‘Wasteman’ Review: David Jonsson and Tom Blyth Captivate in a Tense Prison Thriller appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Choudhury discusses acting opposite Daphne Rubin-Vega, working with Mira Nair, and more. The post Interview: Sarita Choudhury on the Resonance of ‘The Adding Machine’ and Her Acting Journey appeared first on Slant Magazine.