Month: August 2024

Review: In the quietly observed ‘Good One,’ a teenager grapples with aggressions small and big

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On a tranquil forest hike, “Good One” transforms into a microcosm showcasing human character, in this gripping, insightful, and beautifully orchestrated feature film debut by writer-director India Donaldson. At the brink of maturity, a 17-year-old protagonist is the focus, and the movie’s authentic atmosphere and escalating tension mirror an independent cinema masterpiece. From the artistry in each scene to the humor, enlightenments, and enigmas that underscore its character development, “Good One” is a cinematic dream.

Review: ‘Borderlands’ is a game-to-screen misfire so thoroughly bad, it’s breathtaking

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In Eli Roth’s poorly inspired science fiction adventure “Borderlands,” the character Claptrap, a sarcastic robot voiced by Jack Black, recalls the humor from the TV show “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” where intelligent robots mock cheesy B-movies. Black’s biting remarks, directed at the motley crew of characters searching for keys to unlock an ancient vault of wisdom, are the only enjoyable elements in this failed film adaptation of the first-person-shooter video game, bearable only in brief moments.

All Elite Wrestling misses Kenny Omega

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For nearly eight months now, Kenny Omega hasn’t wrestled in an AEW ring due to a series of injuries. Most recently, he’s been battling diverticulitis, which has kept him out of action indefinitely. Despite this, everyone from fans to critics and fellow wrestlers is hoping for his swift and complete recovery. However, it can’t be denied that AEW is feeling the absence of “The Best Bout Machine.”