Unexpected Christmas – Review and Summary
Like a Shudder movie that premieres in theaters and then ends up on their platform, Unexpected Christmas feels like an early access movie meant for streaming or TV.
Movies
Discover our top picks and latest reviews spanning from blockbuster hits to indie films, shorts, and festival premieres across various platforms.
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Stone Cold Fox – Review and Summary
Stone Cold Fox tries to tap into the vibe of 60s and 70s action films, but struggles to balance its humor with the seriousness of the situations and trauma of its characters.
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Year One (2025) – Review and Summary
Year One delivers a relatable and far from grandiose image of what living on a college campus is like, without being notably dramatic or idealistic.
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Anniversary – Review and Summary
What is originally sold as a revenge story becomes a movie about the fall of democracy in America.
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Hedda – Review and Summary
Tessa Thompson and Nina Hoss save what would otherwise be a forgettable movie.
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Christy – Review and Summary
While the boxing in Christy is lackluster, the story of Jim and Christy’s relationship compensates.
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Mango Chile Pie – Review and Summary
Three sisters reunite for the anniversary of their mom’s death, and only one of them isn’t there out of obligation.
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Coney Island Baby (2025) – Review and Summary
Coney Island Baby seems to end when it barely has begun.
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Blue Moon – Review and Summary
Watching a lonely but brilliant man struggle to validate that he is still relevant may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but that’s what Blue Moon offers.
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Home – Review and Summary
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and hobosexuality is always a better option than being homeless.
