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Spiral: From the Book of Saw Review – Chris Rock Resucitates the Saw Franchise’s Corpse with Law & Order: Saw Edition

In the latest revival of the Saw franchise, Chris Rock somehow manages to develop a spin on the franchise that’s new and doesn’t feel like Saw anymore.

Austin Belzer

May 20, 2021May 26, 2021

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Nomadland Review: The Life of A Nomad is Reflected Beautifully in Chloé Zhao’s Latest

In Chloé Zhao’s Nomadland, she not only examines the life of a nomad, but the soul of America and those who America forgot about.

Austin Belzer

May 5, 2021May 5, 2021

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode Four “The Whole World Is Watching” Review: The Legacy of the Shield Weighs Heavy

In the second act of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the legacy of the shield begins to take on more weight.

Austin Belzer

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Episode Three “Power Broker” Review: On the Way to the Endgame, We Picked Up A Few New Pals

The mid-season episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier reintroduces new pals, but still finds time to steer the ship towards the endgame.

Austin Belzer

April 12, 2021April 13, 2021

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Episode Two Review — The Team Comes Together, But I’m Not Quite Sure Why

In the second episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Sam and Bucky finally team up, but against what?

Austin Belzer

March 30, 2021April 13, 2021

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode One “New World Order” Review: Marvel Tries to Fill A Captain America-sized Void to Mixed Results

In the first episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Marvel tries to replicate the success of the Captain America, but it doesn’t quite work.

Austin Belzer

March 24, 2021April 13, 2021

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Judas and the Black Messiah Review – Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield Deliver Two Revolutionary Performances In Shaka King’s Take On the Assassination of Fred Hampton

Judas and the Black Messiah presents the life of revolutionary Fred Hampton and the man who betrayed him.

Austin Belzer

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021

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Our Friend Review: A Story Lost in The Edit

Our Friend has a great story and great acting, but is marred by its non-linear storytelling and some questionable editing choices.

Austin Belzer

January 26, 2021January 27, 2021

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Soul Review – The Magic of Finding Your Purpose Comes to Life in Pixar’s Latest

Pixar’s Soul eloquently tells a story about the soul’s purpose and the studios’ first Black lead in Jamie Foxx.

Austin Belzer

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021

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Wonder Woman 1984 Review: Patty Jenkin’s Return to Wonder Yields Not So Wonderful Results

In the sequel to the much beloved Wonder Woman, Patty Jenkins returns to the world of wonder without the wonder that made the original film so special.

Austin Belzer

December 24, 2020December 24, 2020

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Pretending I’m A Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story Review – Skating Downhill with No Kneepads

For a documentary about the “Tony Hawk video game story”, it’s light on all the things that made Pro SKater even possible.

My review of Pretending I’m A Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story.

Austin Belzer

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

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Tenet Blu-Ray Review: Christopher Nolan’s Magnum Opus – If A Bit Confusing

After months of waiting, I was finally able to see Tenet.

Here are my thoughts on the home video release.

Austin Belzer

December 14, 2020May 1, 2021