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The Mastermind (2025) Review – A Crime Film That Moves at a Crawl

In one sentence: Set in the 1970s, The Mastermind follows a failed architect whose bungling attempt at an art theft leaves him on the run. Josh O’Connor is one of the most in-demand actors of the moment and seems to be releasing films at a remarkable pace. One of his latest is The Mastermind, a…
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The Salt Path (2025) Review – When ‘Based on a True Story’ Becomes Complicated

In one sentence: The Salt Path follows a couple who, after losing their home, set out on a long coastal walk that becomes a test of resilience and endurance. Based on the bestselling book by Raynor Winn, The Salt Path is an interesting watch, particularly in light of the recent revelations surrounding the truthfulness of…
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After the Hunt (2025) Review – A Tangle of Ethics, Power and Unanswered Questions

In one sentence: After the Hunt is a character-driven drama that explores ethics and power dynamics in the wake of a sexual assault allegation. After the Hunt recently arrived on Amazon Prime. I should preface this review by admitting that Luca Guadagnino’s films have never quite been to my taste. The most enjoyable for me…
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Regretting You (2025) Review – Colleen Hoover’s Latest Adaptation Fails to Find Its Heart

In one sentence: Regretting You follows a mother and daughter, Morgan and Clara, whose relationship is tested by grief, secrets and their respective romances. The drama around It Ends With Us may have overshadowed what was, in truth, a thoughtful and effective adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel. Her follow-up film, Regretting You, arrives free…
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The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025) Review – A Yacht Whodunnit that Never Quite Sets Sail

In one sentence: The Woman in Cabin 10 follows journalist, Lo, on a luxury cruise who believes she has witnessed a woman’s disappearance, only to be told that no such passenger ever existed. I will admit that whodunnits are not usually my genre of choice, but I am always open to being surprised. When Friday…