Reviews

What critics miss about romcom reboots and why some actually improve on the originals

When a beloved romcom gets rebooted, reactions tend to split into two camps: immediate nostalgia-fueled enthusiasm from fans and near-universal suspicion from critics. I get the skepticism —...

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How review embargoes shape early perceptions of films and whether audiences should trust early takes

I remember the first time I attended a press screening where the review embargo lifted at midnight — a small group of critics huddled around laptops, refreshing Twitter and frantically crafting...

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What to look for in a streaming-friendly movie theater experience that justifies the price

I’ve been to enough movie nights, indie premieres, and studio-backed blockbusters to know that paying premium for a “streaming-friendly” theater experience should feel like more than just a...

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Is the new playstation handheld worth switching from a console for on-the-go gamers

I spent the last two weeks trying to live with Sony’s new PlayStation handheld as my primary on-the-go gaming device — swapping it in for my PS5 at times, taking it on commutes, and forcing it...

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