North Hollywood is a coming-of-age tale about Michael (Ryder McLaughlin) in North Hollywood, L.A., whose dream of being a professional skateboarder is challenged by his blue-collar father (Vince Vaughn). Much of the film is by the book, but if you're looking for a short and sweet coming-of-age film about dreams and navigating male bonds, it's worth a rental.
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The Fallout | SXSW 2021 Film Review
The Fallout is a remarkable film that explores the ramifications of tragedy on our adolescents and how the human conditional response is not a one-size-fits-all.
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Despite being a film about saving someone from a coronavirus breakout, Recovery is brilliant in making COVID-19 the background of the story and bringing the relationships to the forefront. By the film’s conclusion, Call and Everton have accomplished the impossible and allowed you to truly relish in the humor of life through the lens of a road-trip.
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To the disappointment of those of us who have been anticipating the arrival, Clarice offers a run-of-the-mill script with a single high-key player.
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Relying most heavily on the two leads' delivery and chemistry, Supernova's tale of accepting mortality through the eyes of love will captivate you.
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With Anthony Mackie and Damson Idris at the ever-engaging helm, Outside the Wire gives us an intellectually subtle debate on AI technology as a war machine alongside human soldiers.
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Cobra Kai: Season 3 exemplifies what it means to be nostalgic while providing story and true character development. This is a show that everyone can kick off their shoes and enter the dojo to enjoy.
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Happiest Season takes a traditional Christmas movie formula, wraps it in romance, comedy, and heart, and secures it with a beautiful rainbow ribbon. Read on for our spoiler-free review.
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