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Latest Reviews
Minions and Monsters
To watch a Minions movie in 2026 is to accept a certain kind of blissful ignorance. The timeline of the Minions universe is alone an existential puzzle. These yellow, pill-shaped creatures have supposedly been alive since the dawn of time, which means they predate written language, agriculture, and, apparently, narrative coherence.
TFR Takes on Galway Film Fleadh: Festival Overview and Film Review
Film festivals are one of the oldest traditions in cinema. They are ideal melting pots for countries all around the world to introduce keen eyes to filmmaking talent, whether that talent be fresh and emerging or experienced and refined. Feature-length films, documentaries and shorts give audiences the opportunity to engage in conversations about different cultures,…
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
Wacky comedic genius with a heart of gold, Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol let their riffs run loose to create one of cinema’s most natural depictions of friendship, making their dynamic feel surprisingly universal. While you’ll find their incredible chemistry captivating and fly-on-the-wall cinematography leading you on their adventure, one is left as dumbfounded as…
The Invite
A hilarious, surprisingly poignant directorial redemption by Olivia Wilde who also puts on a stellar performance in her own film. Though the setting and scope of the film is compact, it is packed with quality writing and outstanding acting
Toy Story 5
What the film lacks in meaningful staying power, it makes up for, partly, through fun laughs and entertaining set pieces. The premise of the film is surface level for the most part; the gang of toys must now reckon with the threat of technology replacing their kid’s attention span. The moral lesson of the film…
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Like all great adaptations from television to film, The Mandalorian and Grogu (Jon Favreau, 2026) hinges on prerequisite viewing of the smash Disney+ show, The Book of Boba Fett, to be fully appreciated. However, the filmmakers do (for the most part) successfully present a story about long pre-existing characters that is accessible to all audiences,…
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