Jean Henegan
Tomatometer-approved critic
Biography:
Chicago, Jean Henegan has been writing about television since 2012, for Entertainment Fuse and now Pop Culture Maniacs. She finds the best part of the gig to be discovering new and interesting shows to recommend to people.
Star Trek: Section 31 (2025)
20%
2.5/5
“The film is less about the shadowy Starfleet organization with a penchant for manipulating the fleet in ways most officers never realize and is instead almost like a Suicide Squad story draped in Section 31 clothing.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Jan 23, 2025
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September 5 (2024)
93%
4/5
“Keeping the focus on the reporting serves to present a well-known tragedy from a different vantage point – and Fehlbaum’s direction keeps things moving at a fast clip (the film clocks in at 94 minutes, which is the perfect length).” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Nov 27, 2024
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Conclave (2024)
93%
4.5/5
“[Conclave] is a really smart, tense, and surprisingly funny film with several standout performances and some interesting commentary on the Catholic Church to boot.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Oct 20, 2024
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)
91%
4.5/5
“The script is smart, scathing in its humor at times, and we get a full understanding of our characters – not an easy thing to do while also threading a murder mystery through the arcs.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Nov 26, 2022
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Before, Now & Then (2022)
100%
4/5
“With Before, Now & Then, we’re granted this look at how fulfilling deep female friendship can be and just how necessary they are to allow women to grow. It’s a gorgeous film and one that is highly rewarding to watch.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Oct 23, 2022
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Benedetta (2021)
84%
4.83/5
“Smart, complicated, and full of great performances, Benedetta is absolutely worth your time.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Dec 5, 2021
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Belfast (2021)
86%
4/5
“Clearly a work of great personal importance to Branagh, Belfast is the writer-director's best film in years.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Nov 8, 2021
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Dune (2021)
83%
4.5/5
“Dune is a feast for the senses, full of strong performances and a script that gets the most out of the source material without flagging.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Oct 20, 2021
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Antlers (2021)
60%
3.33/5
“While there's strong performances and great direction, Antlers lacks a strong script, making it only an average horror film.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Oct 16, 2021
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When I'm a Moth (2019)
33%
2.83/5
“When I'm a Moth has two strong central performances, but that can't make up for a disappointing, unfocused script.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Aug 27, 2021
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CODA (2021)
94%
3.5/5
“CODA isn't reinventing the wheel, but it's a solid feel-good film that you can't help but fall in love with.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Aug 21, 2021
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Rare Beasts (2019)
71%
3/5
“Billie Piper proves she has the directorial chops to go along with her excellent performance in Rare Beasts. Unfortunately, the script leaves something to be desired.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Aug 19, 2021
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Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (2021)
91%
4/5
“Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain captures the essence of its subject, warts and all.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Aug 4, 2021
Full Review
Friends: The Reunion (2021)
67%
3.5
“Likely only fully enjoyable for superfans, the Friends Reunion spends too much time on the bells and whistles and not enough with the cast alone.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Jun 1, 2021
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Ruth: Justice Ginsburg in Her Own Words (2019)
94%
4/5
“Ruth - Justice Ginsburg In Her Own Words doesn't cover much new ground, but it's an absolutely gorgeously made and emotionally resonate documentary.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Feb 15, 2021
Full Review
The World to Come (2020)
74%
3.7/5
“Strong performances and gorgeous direction can't make up for a stilted and wholly unsatisfying script with The World to Come.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Feb 10, 2021
Full Review
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020)
97%
4.5/5
“Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is a true actor's showcase, allowing its cast the opportunity to shine.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Feb 3, 2021
Full Review
Sound of Metal (2019)
97%
4.3/5
“Sound of Metal is a compelling story with stellar performances and one of the most original sound design you've ever heard.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Feb 3, 2021
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One Night in Miami (2020)
98%
4.7/5
“One Night in Miami marks a triumphant directorial debut from Regina King, with strong performances across the board.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Jan 29, 2021
Full Review
Promising Young Woman (2020)
90%
4.5/5
“Promising Young Woman is a sensational debut from Emerald Fennell with a stunning performance from Carey Mulligan.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Jan 21, 2021
Full Review
Derek DelGaudio's In & of Itself (2020)
100%
5/5
“In & Of Itself may lose some intimacy in the transition to the screen, but it retains its heart and soul.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Jan 15, 2021
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Wander Darkly (2020)
75%
3.7/5
“Wander Darkly's strong leading performances can't make up for an underwhelming script.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Dec 12, 2020
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Happiest Season (2020)
82%
4.33/5
“Happiest Season isn't a perfect film, but it's really funny with a stellar performance from Kristen Stewart at its heart.” –
Pop Culture Maniacs
Nov 23, 2020
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