Jonathan W. Hickman
Tomatometer-approved critic
Final Destination Bloodlines (2025)
92%
7/10
““Bloodlines” ultimately gives the viewers what they want--bureaucratically convoluted and beautifully bloody kills. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
May 16, 2025
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Sharp Corner (2024)
92%
6/10
““Sharp Corner” is smart and well-made, but it is a kind of disturbing movie that’s hard to recommend. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
May 9, 2025
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Fight or Flight (2024)
77%
7/10
“The sheer audaciousness of “Fight or Flight” overcomes its derivative shortcomings.” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
May 9, 2025
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Clown in a Cornfield (2025)
73%
4/10
“The unmoored and uniformed viewer is given nothing to care about, which left me rooting for the clowns to kill everyone, including final girl, Quinn.” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
May 9, 2025
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The Surfer (2024)
86%
7/10
““The Surfer” is a minor entry for Cage but a worthy example of his twisted and masochistic talents.” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
May 2, 2025
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Thunderbolts* (2025)
88%
7/10
“It will leave you wanting to see more of these misfits as they save the world in the most gloriously awkward way possible. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
May 2, 2025
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Withdrawal (2025)
8/10
“The film is an unflinching look at heroin addiction that acts as an excellent cautionary tale. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Apr 25, 2025
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The Shrouds (2024)
75%
7/10
“Cronenberg’s take on death and decay proves to be potent and fascinating.” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Apr 25, 2025
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The Accountant 2 (2025)
76%
7/10
“By ratcheting up the action and expanding Bernthal’s role, this sequel matches the 2016 original’s union of thrills and emotions, as the heartfelt brotherly chemistry amply carries viewer attention.” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Apr 25, 2025
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Sinners (2025)
97%
8/10
“By blending historical realism with supernatural elements, Coogler’s wholly original project is a remarkable success featuring themes that should resonate with theatrical staying power. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Apr 18, 2025
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Warfare (2025)
93%
10/10
““Warfare” is a riveting and essential cinematic achievement” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Apr 11, 2025
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Drop (2025)
84%
5/10
“If you liked the falseness of “It Ends with Us,” “Drop” is a thriller for you. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Apr 11, 2025
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The Amateur (2025)
60%
5/10
“The concluding act is labored and even a bit of a letdown. What’s worse is that the message is that vengeance leaves no mark on the one taking it.” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Apr 11, 2025
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The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025)
98%
7/10
“The low-key approach and winning performances meld well with the heartfelt narrative.” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Apr 11, 2025
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Freaky Tales (2024)
74%
7/10
“Throwback action film is a bloody good time. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Apr 4, 2025
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William Tell (2024)
54%
6/10
“By leaning into the passé action tropes, the story loses much of its emotional heft. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Apr 4, 2025
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Death of a Unicorn (2025)
54%
6/10
“Comic violence and random nonsense prevail as “Death of a Unicorn” quickly devolves into a run-chase-die set of sequences reminiscent of a lesser “Jurassic Park” installment. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Apr 4, 2025
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Disney's Snow White (2025)
39%
6/10
““Snow White” just can’t shake the feeling that it was manufactured to be broadly appealing instead of being innovative and even provocative. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Mar 21, 2025
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Magazine Dreams (2023)
79%
7/10
““Magazine Dreams” is an austere reminder of the actor Majors is and a harbinger of what could be. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Mar 21, 2025
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Black Bag (2025)
96%
8/10
“… a chatty, whip-smart, wickedly entertaining espionage flick. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Mar 14, 2025
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Novocaine (2025)
81%
5/10
“… an ever-escalating cycle of violence that becomes nauseatingly ludicrous. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Mar 14, 2025
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Queen of the Ring (2024)
72%
6/10
“Director Avildsen should have ditched the falsity of the melodrama and focused on the mechanics of the sport and how Mildred captured the hearts of fans. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Mar 7, 2025
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Rule Breakers (2025)
84%
7/10
““Rule Breakers” vividly delivers an empowering true story. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Mar 7, 2025
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Mickey 17 (2025)
77%
5/10
“To be fair, the movie is wild and funny in places, but the ultimate resolution is rushed and lacking in profundity. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Mar 7, 2025
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Last Breath (2025)
80%
7/10
“… a harrowing and inspirational picture. ” –
The Newnan Times-Herald
Feb 28, 2025
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