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WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY 🤩

Creating a biopic about one of history’s most remarkable musical icons is no easy feat, but WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY succeeds in honoring the legendary vocalist. A so-so trailer didn’t inspire much hope, but the film is a solid and respectful portrayal of her life. Naomi Ackie is a superb choice to portray Houston. While her singing voice is only sparingly sprinkled here and there throughout the film (the rest are recordings of Whitney herself), her ability…

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THE MEAN ONE 🤮

I’d planned to write a witty, fun, rhyming introduction to this review, but, well… what’s the point? The latest release from XYZ Films, THE MEAN ONE—a slasher film based on the iconic HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (yes, you read that right)—is just not worth the effort. If you’re unfamiliar with XYZ Films, don’t kick yourself. They grabbed some attention this August by announcing their upcoming slasher flick, WINNIE THE POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY. You see, as soon as the…

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FREEZE 🤮

In the world of low-budget horror films, there are hits and misses. Few of these movies fall in the space between those two extremes, but every once in a while, one does. That’s the case with Charlie Steeds’ latest Lovecraftian flick, FREEZE. Steeds, known for b-movie titles such as VAMPIRE VIRUS and DEADMAN APOCOLYPSE, has a pension for aiming higher than the restrictions he’s been bound by. In many ways, this far reach succeeds in his latest film, but in…

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