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‘Shang-Chi’ review: The Avenger we need right now

Shang-Chi takes on this pressure with grace, resulting in a beautiful film, a dedication to Asian and Asian-American culture.

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‘Cinderella (2021)’ review: Remake fails to spark any new magic

The most recent iteration of ‘Cinderella,’ starring Camila Cabello, can’t spark any new life into the classic story.

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‘Afterlife of the Party’ review: A fresh take on the redemption arc

Netflix’s latest supernatural comedy, ‘Afterlife of The Party,’ gives a new take on life after death.

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‘Candyman’ review: Oh good, another horror movie about Black pain instead of Black life

Nia DaCosta’s ‘Candyman’ is now playing in theaters, but is this loose horror-slasher-legacy-sequel really a dark treat for fans of the original?

Hes All That
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‘He’s All That’ review: When cliché teen rom-com meets predictable storyline

Unsurprisingly shallow and predictable, ‘He’s All That’ lacks depth, even if you’re not really expecting much to begin with.

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‘The Protégé’ review: Maggie Q is the light in this dim, Vietnam-set vengeance thriller

The Protégé ignites a need to relive the summer of 2006 in Vietnam, when the…

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‘Beckett’ review: John David Washington fights to survive this Netflix thriller

‘Beckett’ is a political conspiracy thriller starring John David Washington and is now available to stream on Netflix. But should audiences chase this one down?