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R.I.P. David Lynch

The auteur's work was meant to be felt, not understood.

Jan 17 •

Matthew Goldenberg

Leigh Whannell's "Wolf Man" has fleas.

Jan 16 •

Matthew Goldenberg

'Den of Thieves: European Vacation'

'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera' takes the first film's surviving tough guys abroad.

Jan 10 •

Matthew Goldenberg

2025 Preview: 18 Films Worthy of Your Optimism

Maybe these won't suck?

Jan 2 •

Matthew Goldenberg

The Second Annual AFD Goldie Awards

Celebrating the best (and worst) films of 2024.

Dec 30, 2024 •

Matthew Goldenberg

'The Brutalist' Is a Masterful Condemnation of the American Fantasy

Director Brady Corbet's latest is a riveting saga.

Dec 24, 2024 •

Matthew Goldenberg

Battle of the High-Concept Throwbacks

The director of 'Black Adam' returns with a win; the star of 'Black Adam' returns with a dud.

Dec 19, 2024 •

Matthew Goldenberg

Craven the Humdrum

'Kraven the Hunter' is the latest, and apparently final, addition to Sony’s Spider-Manless Spider-Man Cinematic Universe

Dec 13, 2024 •

Matthew Goldenberg

Appetite for Deconstruction

Appetite for Deconstruction

I overthink movies and pop culture so you don't have to.

Appetite for Deconstruction

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