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!['WONDER MAN' [REVIEW]: A Thoughtful Marvel Experiment But Is it the Event Fans Are Waiting For?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_5b2aab4c19a24de9ab404b0978a7268d~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_334,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_5b2aab4c19a24de9ab404b0978a7268d~mv2.webp)
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'WONDER MAN' [REVIEW]: A Thoughtful Marvel Experiment But Is it the Event Fans Are Waiting For?
Marvel Studios has taken another sharp turn with Wonder Man , an eight-episode Disney+ series that quietly rejects spectacle in favor of character, introspection, and industry satire. I’ve seen all eight episodes, and while there’s genuine substance here, this series is likely to divide audiences, especially with massive Marvel event films looming less than a year away. Wonder Man is not a hype machine, and it is definitely not an Avengers on-ramp. Instead, it’s a surprisin

CritiX Staff
Jan 233 min read
![Academy Awards Nominees Announced as Hollywood’s Biggest Night Comes Into Focus With Very Little Surprises [FULL LIST INSIDE]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_217bf7bce4294f60bfa9afdd128b95cd~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_334,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_217bf7bce4294f60bfa9afdd128b95cd~mv2.webp)
![Academy Awards Nominees Announced as Hollywood’s Biggest Night Comes Into Focus With Very Little Surprises [FULL LIST INSIDE]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_217bf7bce4294f60bfa9afdd128b95cd~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_323,h_242,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_217bf7bce4294f60bfa9afdd128b95cd~mv2.webp)
Academy Awards Nominees Announced as Hollywood’s Biggest Night Comes Into Focus With Very Little Surprises [FULL LIST INSIDE]
The nominees for this year’s Academy Awards were officially revealed earlier today, setting the stage for Hollywood’s most prestigious celebration of film. The announcement took place in Beverly Hills, where industry members, press, and fans alike tuned in to see which films, performances, and creative teams rose to the top after a year packed with ambitious storytelling, box office triumphs, and breakout talent. While a few races remain tight, this year’s nominations largel

Klep Napier
Jan 225 min read


‘Go For Grandma’ Review: A Hauntingly Beautiful Reflection on Generational Pain and Emotional Legacy
A powerful 34-minute short film, Go For Grandma delivers an emotional exploration of generational trauma, anchored by a haunting performance from Amy Madigan.

Klep Napier
Jan 203 min read


CHECK THE SCORE: 2 Years Without the Sax, Remembering David Sanborn and the Sound That Changed Action Cinema
By Klep Napier l Wearecritix.com Two years without the sound that quietly reshaped action cinema still feels unreal. David Sanborn , born July 30, 1945, passed away on January 12, 2024, and yet his voice remains everywhere if you know where to listen. When I think about Lethal Weapon, I don’t start with explosions or punchlines. I start with that saxophone. Lonely, reflective, and human. A sound that didn’t just score the film, it spoke for it. David Sanborn Sanborn’s relati

Klep Napier
Jan 152 min read
![[INTERVIEW]: Dead Man’s Wire Brings a Forgotten True Crime Story Back to the Big Screen](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_20c63d0831d44a9d8c69b9c4b3eeb72a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_334,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_20c63d0831d44a9d8c69b9c4b3eeb72a~mv2.webp)
![[INTERVIEW]: Dead Man’s Wire Brings a Forgotten True Crime Story Back to the Big Screen](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_20c63d0831d44a9d8c69b9c4b3eeb72a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_323,h_242,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_20c63d0831d44a9d8c69b9c4b3eeb72a~mv2.webp)
[INTERVIEW]: Dead Man’s Wire Brings a Forgotten True Crime Story Back to the Big Screen
Some true stories are so unbelievable they feel fictional until cinema gives them new life. Dead Man’s Wire , directed by Gus Van Sant , is one of those films. Based on the shocking real-life hostage crisis that unfolded in the 1970s, the film revisits a moment in American history when one man hijacked the airwaves to make himself heard. Starring Bill Skarsgård , Colman Domingo , Da’Vine Joy Randolph , and legendary screen presence Al Pacino , the film also features a ground

Klep Napier
Jan 152 min read


'CROSS' Season 2 Cast Turns Heads at Vanity Fair & Amazon MGM Studios Awards Season Celebration
If there were an award for best-dressed ensemble of the night, the cast of Cross would have walked away with it effortlessly. As awards season buzz filled Hollywood, the stars of Prime Video’s Washington, DC–set crime thriller made a striking appearance that reminded everyone why Cross remains one of the platform’s most anticipated returning series. On Sunday, January 11, members of the Cross Season Two cast attended Vanity Fair and Amazon MGM Studios’ third annual awards

Klep Napier
Jan 142 min read
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!['Slanted' [Review]: A Bold, Uncomfortable Conversation Starter](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_d54c126edcbb40a1a94031bb595f4dda~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_332,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_d54c126edcbb40a1a94031bb595f4dda~mv2.webp)
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![‘War Machine’ [Review]: Alan Ritchson Leads a Relentless Battle for Survival](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_bd54e4b26b32478681cc2a0d2481ff6d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_332,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_bd54e4b26b32478681cc2a0d2481ff6d~mv2.webp)
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