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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Review: A Lame Duck Farewell Full of Flaws
Liz Shannon Miller

]]> The Pitch: Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) is delighted to inform you that since last you saw him, he’s become a happy family man, thanks to his new wife Mera (Amber Heard) and baby boy Arthur, Jr. Like a lot of happy family men, Arthur doesn’t love his job — but…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/aquaman-2-review-jason-momoa/feed/ 0 Liz Shannon Miller Liz Shannon Miller CThere's a lot more of the drum-playing octopus in the final DCEU film Aquaman 2 Review Aquaman 2 Review Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney Coast Through the Rom-Com Anyone But You: Review https://consequence.net/2023/12/anyone-but-you-review-sydney-sweeney/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/anyone-but-you-review-sydney-sweeney/#respond Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:00:19 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1346850 The new rom-com is a calorie-free destination romance designed to go down easy.

Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney Coast Through the Rom-Com Anyone But You: Review
Clint Worthington

]]> The Pitch: It’s your classic love story: chiseled-jaw stockbroker Ben (Glen Powell) meet-cutes flibbertigibbet law student Bea (Sydney Sweeney) in a coffee shop one day, leading to a beautiful day of casual walks through the park, sizzling conversation (and grilled cheese sandwiches), and a cozy night falling asleep just talking, you guys.…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/anyone-but-you-review-sydney-sweeney/feed/ 0 Clint Worthington Clint Worthington Clint Worthington C-A calorie-free destination romance designed to go down easy Anyone But You (2023) Glen Powell Sydney Sweeney Romantic Comedy Review Anyone But You (2023) Glen Powell Sydney Sweeney Romantic Comedy Review Anyone But You (2023) Glen Powell Sydney Sweeney Romantic Comedy Review Maestro Review: Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein Biopic Brings the Heart, but Lacks the Music https://consequence.net/2023/12/maestro-review-bradley-cooper/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/maestro-review-bradley-cooper/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:15:30 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1327114 The Star Is Born director's follow-up is a loving portrait of the composer, but It's Carey Mulligan who steals the show.

Maestro Review: Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein Biopic Brings the Heart, but Lacks the Music
Cady Siregar

]]> This review is part of our coverage of the 2023 New York Film Festival. The Pitch: What makes a Maestro tick? Bradley Cooper’s second film as director, in which he also stars as the titular “maestro” Leonard Bernstein, attempts to understand the genius mind of one of the world’s most…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/maestro-review-bradley-cooper/feed/ 0 Cady Siregar Cady Siregar Cady Siregar BIt's Carey Mulligan who steals the show in the Star Is Born director's follow-up Maestro Review Bradley Cooper Maestro Review Bradley Cooper Maestro Review Bradley Cooper The Creator Is Dazzling, Original Sci-Fi That Shows Us Nothing Unique: Review https://consequence.net/2023/12/the-creator-review-john-david-washington/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/the-creator-review-john-david-washington/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:00:29 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1324836 More Elysium Than Blade Runner is the verdict on Gareth Edwards' original sci-fi epic.

The Creator Is Dazzling, Original Sci-Fi That Shows Us Nothing Unique: Review
Clint Worthington

]]> The Pitch: In Gareth Edwards’ (Rogue One) vision of the near future, those WGA/SAG strikes must not have made much of a dent because AI is all over the place — our workforces, our homes, often while wearing the faces of those who “donate” their likeness to make the sentient…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/the-creator-review-john-david-washington/feed/ 0 Clint Worthington Clint Worthington Clint Worthington Clint Worthington Clint Worthington Clint Worthington B-Gareth Edwards' original sci-fi epic is more Elysium than Blade Runner The Creator (20th Century Studios) The Creator (20th Century Studios) The Creator (20th Century Studios) Zack Snyder Offers a Slick But Derivative Sci-Fi Epic in Part 1 of Rebel Moon: Review https://consequence.net/2023/12/rebel-moon-review-part-1-zack-snyder/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/rebel-moon-review-part-1-zack-snyder/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:54:45 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1346659 Zack Snyder's underbaked riff on Star Wars and Seven Samurai, featuring every sci-fi influence under the sun.

Zack Snyder Offers a Slick But Derivative Sci-Fi Epic in Part 1 of Rebel Moon: Review
Clint Worthington

]]> The Pitch: A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far, away… an evil empire led by a dastardly villain (Ed Skrein) hunts down the last vestiges of a growing rebellion, fueled by the death of their godlike emperor. One such outer world that must be brought to heel is a…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/rebel-moon-review-part-1-zack-snyder/feed/ 0 Clint Worthington Clint Worthington Clint Worthington D+Zack Snyder throws every sci-fi influence under the sun at an underbaked riff on Star Wars and Seven Samurai Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (Netflix) Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (Netflix) Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (Netflix) The Zone of Interest Confronts the Holocaust Next Door: Review https://consequence.net/2023/12/the-zone-of-interest-review/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/the-zone-of-interest-review/#respond Fri, 15 Dec 2023 20:24:20 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1346032 The new A24 drama by Jonathan Glazer brings an unflinching eye to life in Auschwitz during World War II.

The Zone of Interest Confronts the Holocaust Next Door: Review
Liz Shannon Miller

]]> The Pitch: In the thick of World War II, Commandant Rudolf Höss (Christian Friedel), his wife Hedwig (Sandra Hüller), and their pack of happy healthy children are lucky enough to live in the lovely Polish countryside. Just on the other side of the tall fence protecting Hedwig’s picturesque garden is…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/the-zone-of-interest-review/feed/ 0 Liz Shannon Miller Liz Shannon Miller AJonathan Glazer's new A24 drama brings an unflinching eye to life in Auschwitz during World War II The Zone of Interest Review The Zone of Interest Review In Madonna’s “Celebration Tour,” A Pop Star Examines Her Past: Review https://consequence.net/2023/12/madonna-celebration-tour-new-york-review/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/madonna-celebration-tour-new-york-review/#respond Thu, 14 Dec 2023 22:47:23 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1345575 Madonna's "Celebration Tour" Began its North American leg this week, and it's the party of the year. Read our recap.

In Madonna’s “Celebration Tour,” A Pop Star Examines Her Past: Review
Paolo Ragusa

]]> “The most controversial thing I’ve ever done is stick around,” Madonna announced at the conclusion of a career retrospective montage during her “Celebration Tour.” It was certainly a “mic drop” by itself, but in the context of the show, it really set in —  through every era, every romance, every…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/madonna-celebration-tour-new-york-review/feed/ 0 Paolo Ragusa Paolo Ragusa Paolo Ragusa Paolo Ragusa Paolo Ragusa Paolo Ragusa Paolo Ragusa Paolo Ragusa Paolo Ragusa Paolo Ragusa Paolo Ragusa The Queen of Pop looks back on her career with reverence and joy Madonna's "The Celebration Tour" at Barclays Center The Crown Season 6 Concludes as a Study in Empathy: Review https://consequence.net/2023/12/the-crown-season-6-review-netflix/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/the-crown-season-6-review-netflix/#respond Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:01:58 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1345620 A love letter to the late Queen, but not in the way you expect.

The Crown Season 6 Concludes as a Study in Empathy: Review
Liz Shannon Miller

]]> In recent months, creator Peter Morgan and even Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos have begun referring to The Crown as “a love letter to Queen Elizabeth II.” It’s a description that feels a little out of alignment with the reality of the show, if only when you consider the real-life royal…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/the-crown-season-6-review-netflix/feed/ 0 Liz Shannon Miller Liz Shannon Miller The final episodes express their love for the Queen in an unexpected way The Crown Season 6 Review The Crown Season 6 Review The Iron Claw Paints a Grand American Tragedy In and Out of the Ring: Review https://consequence.net/2023/12/the-iron-claw-review-von-erichs/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/the-iron-claw-review-von-erichs/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:00:01 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1344654 A stone-cold-stunning Zac Efron leads the true-life tale of the Von Erich curse.

The Iron Claw Paints a Grand American Tragedy In and Out of the Ring: Review
Clint Worthington

]]> The Pitch: The Von Erichs were one of professional wrestling’s greatest dynasties, dominating the ring in the 1970s and 1980s with the gift of good branding (a group of tight-knit brothers and their legendary wrestler father), killer kayfabe, and their signature move, the “iron claw.” But outside the ring, the Von…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/the-iron-claw-review-von-erichs/feed/ 0 Clint Worthington Clint Worthington Clint Worthington Clint Worthington AThe Von Erich curse is drawn in mythic proportions, with a stone-cold-stunning Zac Efron The Iron Claw (A24) Review Zac Efron Von Erich The Iron Claw (A24) Review Zac Efron Von Erich The Iron Claw (A24) Review Zac Efron Von Erich Clockenflap Pushes Hong Kong to the Forefront of the Global Music Scene: Review https://consequence.net/2023/12/clockenflap-2023-review-hong-kong/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/clockenflap-2023-review-hong-kong/#respond Fri, 08 Dec 2023 19:53:54 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1344026 IDLES and Caroline Polachek won over Hong Kong crowds but other Western acts struggled, while regional artists stole the show.

Clockenflap Pushes Hong Kong to the Forefront of the Global Music Scene: Review
Lorelei Durand

]]> “That’s my first time coming to perform in Hong Kong. Hopefully there’ll be more.” Caroline Polachek, YOASOBI, IDLES, Homeshake, and Swae Lee all pronounced this sentence in one way or another during their sets at Hong Kong’s largest music festival, Clockenflap, during the first weekend of December. But it’s not…

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Wonka Brings Paddington-Ish Delights, Except for One Cruel Choice: Review
Liz Shannon Miller

]]> The Pitch: A young chap named Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet), after years abroad in the wilds of the world, has come to the big beautiful city to make his fortune. Well, not his fortune per se — instead, he wants to make people his signature chocolates, which burst past the…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/wonka-review-timothee-chalamet/feed/ 0 Liz Shannon Miller Liz Shannon Miller BTimothée Chalamet sings and dances his heart out in the Chocolate Factory prequel Wonka Review Wonka Review KISS Rock Madison Square Garden for Final Show Ever as Humans: Recap + Photos https://consequence.net/2023/12/kiss-madison-square-garden-final-show-review-photos-video/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/kiss-madison-square-garden-final-show-review-photos-video/#respond Sun, 03 Dec 2023 16:55:24 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1342758 The rock legends ended their touring career with an explosive set.

KISS Rock Madison Square Garden for Final Show Ever as Humans: Recap + Photos
Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff

]]> KISS concluded their “End of the Road Tour” with a final performance on Saturday night (December 2nd) at Madison Square Garden in New York City, returning to the city where their journey began. If it was indeed their last show ever, the rock legends certainly went out in style. In…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/kiss-madison-square-garden-final-show-review-photos-video/feed/ 0 Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff The legendary band ended their touring career with an explosive set KISS final show featured Beyoncé Paints a Powerful Self-Portrait in Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé: Review https://consequence.net/2023/12/renaissance-beyonce-movie-review/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/renaissance-beyonce-movie-review/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:01:39 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1342593 The icon brings audiences a taste of her 2023 concert tour and a look into her soul.

Beyoncé Paints a Powerful Self-Portrait in Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé: Review
Liz Shannon Miller

]]> One of the most revelatory sequences in Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé features writer/director/artist Beyoncé telling people they’re wrong. In a series of clips from behind the scenes of the tour, we see the icon in conversation with a bevy of unnamed support staff, as she offers up notes on…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/renaissance-beyonce-movie-review/feed/ 0 Liz Shannon Miller AThe icon brings audiences a taste of her 2023 concert tour, but more importantly a look into her soul Renaissance: A Film By Beyonce Review Todd Haynes Twists the Knife With His Sizzling, Uncomfortable May December: Review https://consequence.net/2023/12/may-december-review-todd-haynes/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/may-december-review-todd-haynes/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:00:43 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1326596 Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore circle each other in this sizzling tale of moral ambiguity.

Todd Haynes Twists the Knife With His Sizzling, Uncomfortable May December: Review
Clint Worthington

]]> This review is part of our coverage of the 2023 New York Film Festival. The Pitch: Never let it be said that beloved TV and film actress Elizabeth Berry (Natalie Portman) doesn’t bury herself in the part. For her latest role, Berry travels to Georgia to spend some time researching Gracie…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/may-december-review-todd-haynes/feed/ 0 Clint Worthington Clint Worthington Clint Worthington ANatalie Portman and Julianne Moore circle each other in this sizzling tale of moral ambiguity May December (Netflix) NYFF Review Julianne Moore Natalie Portman May December (Netflix) NYFF Review Julianne Moore Natalie Portman Silent Night Review: John Woo Doesn’t Need Dialogue to Deliver Top-Notch Action https://consequence.net/2023/11/silent-night-review-john-woo/ https://consequence.net/2023/11/silent-night-review-john-woo/#respond Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:18:40 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1342276 The wordless tale of revenge stars Joel Kinnaman as a grieving father unable to speak.

Silent Night Review: John Woo Doesn’t Need Dialogue to Deliver Top-Notch Action
Liz Shannon Miller

]]> The Pitch: It’s hard to imagine having a worse Christmas than Brian Godluck (Joel Kinnaman) does, when John Woo’s Silent Night begins: Not only is his son brutally killed by a drive-by shooter in his own front yard, but when he chases after the culprits on foot, he ends up…

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