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Ahsoka

I want fun. I want thrills. I want derring-do. Good golly, am I begging for a little derring-do.

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Blue Beetle

No single movie is capable of fixing the hot mess that is the DCEU by itself. But Blue Beetle is a solid step in the right direction.

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Theater Camp

Theater Camp is the most giggly, adorable, crowd pleasing movie of the summer. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and I promise you’ll think it’s way better than Cats.

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Barbie

If you were looking forward to a light, amusing fish-out-of-water tale, you’re not going to be disappointed. But if that’s all you expected, then hold on to your Barbie Girls bucket hat. 

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Past Lives

It will be a travesty if Greta Lee and Teo Yoo’s names aren’t announced early and often throughout awards season.

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Elemental

I can’t thank him enough for telling his story, which is also Ember’s story, which is also the story of thousands and thousands of modern day Americans.

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Spider-Man: Beyond the Multiverse is expected March 29, 2024. That’s 301 days from the day I’m typing this. Let the countdown begin.

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The Little Mermaid

Folks, if you find you can’t relate to a magical fish creature because she’s not white, please consider doing whatever work is needed to figure out why that is.

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American Born Chinese

American Born Chinese had every opportunity to be basic and commonplace. Its casting, its craft, and its dedication to deeply examining the life of a teenager ensures it will be anything but.

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Fast X

Ferris Bueller once said, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you’ll miss it.” To which, Dom would certainly reply, “Gah?”

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Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret

Craig gets the most important - and probably the most difficult - part right. She expresses the mystery and wonder of this specific moment in a young girl’s life with an abundance of love and heartfelt respect. 

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Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 3

The movie becomes a mirror that reflects Marvel’s greatest accomplishment back at us: the creation of a community made up of imperfect human beings, who gather together a few times a year for an often perfect storytelling experience.

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Polite Society

Polite Society is an earnest high school punk band of amateur superhero poses and twirling saris determined to take down the patriarchy … It’s the best script of the year so far.

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The plot doesn’t really matter at all. It’s only there to hold billions of shiny nostalgic Nintendo references. It’s not Shakespeare, but it is a ton of fun.

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Suzume

When Chair ran across the city streets chasing after its dreams, I sprinted down the aisles of the theater and frantically pointed which way it should go. I can’t explain why a drawing of a tiny, wooden chair made me feel so invested.

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John Wick Chapter 4

The Wick-iverse has always been completely upfront about what it is: a deliriously addictive death ride that always delivers.

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