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 Zach Cregger, director of "Barbarian," explores the fear and anger that consume an otherwise stable American community, where 17 children go missing. At 2:17 a.m. on a school day, 17 children disappear simultaneously. They roll out of bed, open their front doors, and run into the night, arms outstretched, like stealthy airplanes flying low over the lawns of their quiet suburban community. The children have one thing in common: they are all students in Justine Gandy's now-empty third-grade class, save for one shy boy named Alex, as bewildered as the town's furtive parents to have been spared such a peculiar fate. Director: Zach Cregger Writer: Zach Cregger Stars: Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich It's an intriguing place to start a horror film, made all the more unusual by "Weapons" writer-director Zach Cregger's decision to have a local girl describe the film's seemingly supernatural premise. How much of the shocking and shockingly blo...

 Sketch is a fun film that I think could have been improved with some script revisions and editing. It has a lot going for it; I saw it at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), and the presenter mentioned that director Seth Worley has experience in visual effects, and it shows. This film—the fourth of its kind featuring imaginary creatures brought to life in 2024, weird, right?!—has some truly impressive computer graphics creations. The film may have a low budget, but the art style of these creatures lends itself well to simple creations. They have texture and make sense within the context of the story, and are, without a doubt, the best thing about the film. Director: Seth Worley Writer: Seth Worley Stars: Tony Hale, D'Arcy Carden, Bianca Belle Tony Hale is also very good in this film; it's nice to see him in a leading role, and I think he plays this character—a grieving single father—quite well. He seems to be the most balanced character, despite the film's typi...

Midway through “Panicked,” his latest HBO special, comedian Marc Maron makes a casual reference to “the show.” He doesn’t explain what he’s referring to, nor does he need to: For more than 15 years, Maron and his producing partner Brendan McDonald have run the podcast “WTF With Marc Maron,” a talk show that catapulted the once-unknown stand-up comedian to fame, an interview with President Obama, and a solid film acting career.  But “WTF” is coming to an end this fall, a fact that looms over “Panicked” even though it was recorded in May, before Maron made the announcement. So much of “Panicked” deals with themes familiar to Maron—his cats, anxiety, and frustration with his fellow “anti-woke” podcasters—that it’s largely distinguished in its catalog by the events that frame its launch.  Director: Steven Feinartz Writer:  Marc Maron Star: Marc Maron For a more holistic look at how Maron is handling this crucial juncture, fans will have to wait for "Are We Good?", a documenta...

 The series follows the twisted story of María Ángeles Molina, aka Angi, a cunning con artist who orchestrated the murder of her friend Ana Páez through a calculated plan of identity theft and financial fraud. If you think your most chaotic friend is too much, wait until you meet Angi. This woman took "fake it till you make it" and turned it into a serious crime. Netflix's Angi: Vida Falsa, Crimen Real is one of those rare true crime documentaries that gives you the feeling of witnessing a crime and more than that, being manipulated in real time, only you have the bills in your hand. This two-part Spanish docuseries delivers exactly what it promises: no drama, no stylistic excesses, no disturbing smoke machine reenactments. It simply spells it all out for you like a seasoned detective who's stopped caring about your ignorance. The story revolves around María Ángeles Molina, known as Angi, a seemingly refined woman with a legal background and a talent for manipulating ...

 The man, who appears to be in a trance, demands the money back. He drives to the rooftop of a parking garage, throws the envelope containing the money into a trash can, and sets himself on fire. Inspector Bea Metcalf (Laura Fraser) is called in by her boss, Calvin Baxter (Mark Benton), to investigate the case. She and her team, including her partner in the investigation, Detective Jake Hunter (Nathan Welsh), are told it's initially considered suicide, but given the victim's connections, Baxter wants to be absolutely sure. Creators: Laurent Burtin, Alexandre de Seguins Stars: Ella Maisy Purvis, Laura Fraser, Mark Benton At the same time, Patience Evans (Ella Maisy Purvis) is waiting to board the bus to go to her job at the York police criminal records office, a routine she hasn't abandoned. A man who sees her there every day tries to ask her out. She gives him her number, but says she never answers calls from strangers because "I don't like surprises." Bea dis...

Wakanda lovers, this miniseries will transport you to a distant past. Marvel Studios brings you "Eyes of Wakanda," a visually stunning series that tells the history of the kingdom. As most of us know, Wakanda first came to our attention through the film Captain America and then through Black Panther, played by Chadwick Boseman. This time, here's what happens next: the miniseries revolves around Hatut Zeraze-a, a Wakandan warrior on a crucial mission.  This mission is crucial in many ways. His task is to recover vibranium, stolen by enemies. What is vibranium? you may ask. Let me explain. Vibranium is a powerful and rare metal, the source of Wakada's technology. Marvel fans know that this metal has also been a key element in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Through this series, we witness the brave warriors of Wakanda traveling through time and recovering the stolen parts. To do this, we have Noni, a disgraced member of the Dora Milaje, the kingdom's female force.  S...