Weekend Film Reviews

Weekend Film Reviews

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  • Weekend Film Reviews: 'Pressure,' 'Backrooms,' 'Power Ballad'

    The new World War II movie 'Pressure' tells the true, but not well known story of a British meteorologist who tries to predict the weather ahead of D-Day and warns Eisenhower of a pending storm. Does it add anything to the World War II film canon or is it a bust? Film critics Alonso Duralde and Dave White share their review. Plus, 'Backrooms,' 'Power Ballad,' and 'The Last Viking.'

    18 min
  • Weekend Film Reviews: 'Michael,' 'Blue Heron'

    The new Michael Jackson biopic follows the pop superstar from his youth until his late ‘80s tour for his hit album, “Bad.” Michael’s family and his estate were heavily involved in making the film and the King of Pop is even played by his real-life nephew, Jafaar Jackson. Tim Grierson and Christy Lemire share their verdict on the film. Plus: 'I Swear,' 'Blue Heron,' and 'Over Your Dead Body.'

    20 min
  • Weekend Film Reviews: ‘Erupcja,’ ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’

    In the new drama ‘Erupcja,’ Bethany (played by Charli XCX) breaks away from her boyfriend’s romantic vacation plans to reunite with an old friend. Sapphic chaos ensues. Film critics Alison Willmore and Witney Seibold review the film along with 'Lee Cronin’s The Mummy,' 'Normal,' and 'Mother Mary.'

    17 min
  • Weekend Film Reviews: ‘Exit 8,’ ‘Faces of Death’

    What if you were stuck in an endless subway tunnel with no clear way out? That’s the premise of the new liminal horror movie ‘Exit 8.’ Film critics Alissa Wilkinson and William Bibbiani review the film calling it the “best video game adaptation,” full stop. Plus 'Faces of Death,' 'The Christophers,' and 'Hamlet.'

    18 min
  • Weekend Film Reviews: 'Forbidden Fruits,' 'They Will Kill You'

    In 'Forbidden Fruits,' a new hire at a mall store joins a secret witch cult run by her co-workers. The film is part 'Mean Girls,' part satire on faux feminist sisterhood, and part horror. Does it work? Film critics Christy Lemire and Angelica Jade Bastién review the film along with 'They Will Kill You,' 'Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice,' and 'Alpha.'

    17 min

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