Daily Archives: January 7, 2023

Netflixable? An Egyptian take on “Terminator?” “Mousa”

Egyptian action auteur Peter Mimi is no stranger to Hollywood blockbusters. You don’t have read or watch interviews with him to have that confirmed. It’s right there on the screen. The latest from the director of “No Surrender” is a … Continue reading

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Movie Review: If the Russians want “Kompromat” on a foreigner, you know they’ll find it

You’re going to have to trust me on this. Espionage thrillers are my jam, for obvious reasons. And “escape” narratives — in books or in films — have been a passion since I was old enough to read “Who Goes … Continue reading

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BOX OFFICE: A Doll Called “M3GAN” blows up, “Otto” doesn’t

Universal/Blumhouse/Atomic Monster’s killer-doll thriller “M3GAN” is in the process of premiering in the top tier of where horror movies typically land on opening weekend — a $26-28 million dollar rollout on the always-sleepy first weekend of January. Nothing of note … Continue reading

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