Rafer Guzman
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The Accountant 2 (2025)
78%
0.5/4
“Affleck’s action franchise flails once again with a weird mix of bloody violence and heartwarming humor.” –
Newsday
Apr 24, 2025
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The Amateur (2025)
61%
2.5/4
“Malek returns to his “Mr. Robot” persona in this tech-centric but slightly dour thriller.” –
Newsday
Apr 10, 2025
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Disney's Snow White (2025)
40%
2/4
“Decades from now, will anyone remember what Disney was even attempting to do here? Probably not, but I’ll bet the 1937 original will still hold up.” –
Newsday
Mar 19, 2025
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Novocaine (2025)
81%
3/4
“Quaid makes for a lovable numskull — literally — in this spiffy, splattery action-comedy.” –
Newsday
Mar 12, 2025
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Chaos: The Manson Murders (2025)
56%
2.5/4
“It's an ambitious endeavor and only intermittently successful, in part because that's too lofty of a subject for a single film clocking in at 96 minutes.” –
Newsday
Mar 10, 2025
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Mickey 17 (2025)
77%
1.5/4
“In the end, the deathless Mickey 17, and the movie as a whole, both outstay their welcome.” –
Newsday
Mar 6, 2025
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Last Breath (2025)
80%
1.5/4
“Though based on a true story, this survivalist drama never comes to life.” –
Newsday
Feb 27, 2025
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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025)
92%
3/4
“An affectionate tribute to a groundbreaking star.” –
Newsday
Feb 12, 2025
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Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
48%
2/4
“Compared to some of the studio's recent misfires, this new entry is at least passable. ” –
Newsday
Feb 12, 2025
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Love Hurts (2025)
19%
2.5/4
“Quan returns in an iffy but passable action comedy.” –
Newsday
Feb 10, 2025
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Kinda Pregnant (2025)
29%
2.5/4
“Schumer makes a welcome return in an entertaining riff on the tribulations of pregnancy.” –
Newsday
Feb 6, 2025
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Companion (2025)
93%
2.5/4
“An imperfect but entertaining thriller with a technological twist.” –
Newsday
Jan 29, 2025
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Dog Man (2025)
80%
2/4
“The animated adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s wild-and-woolly book series is a bit ruff around the edges.” –
Newsday
Jan 29, 2025
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The Brutalist (2024)
93%
3.5/4
“A towering achievement despite its flaws.” –
Newsday
Jan 24, 2025
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September 5 (2024)
93%
3/4
“A compelling journalism thriller with a fine cast and fascinating period details.” –
Newsday
Jan 15, 2025
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Better Man (2024)
88%
3.5/4
“An out-of-nowhere biopic that monkeys around with formula and comes up with something truly original.” –
Newsday
Jan 8, 2025
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Nosferatu (2024)
84%
3/4
“An artfully executed version of a classic tale. ” –
Newsday
Dec 24, 2024
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Babygirl (2024)
76%
3/4
“A gender-flipped drama about sex, power and submission.” –
Newsday
Dec 23, 2024
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A Complete Unknown (2024)
82%
3.5/4
“A deep-reaching drama about the formative years of a 20th-century icon.” –
Newsday
Dec 23, 2024
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Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)
56%
2.5/4
“Disney knows how to tug a heartstring, of course, and “Mufasa” won’t leave you dry-eyed. Still, despite the high-resolution visuals, it’s hard to fully embrace these digital animals.” –
Newsday
Dec 17, 2024
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Kraven the Hunter (2024)
15%
1.5/4
“It can be entertaining, the way just about anything that moves on a screen can, and it’s occasioally funny, sometimes even on purpose. Grab your popcorn and check your brain, and you might not be completely disappointed.” –
Newsday
Dec 11, 2024
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Nightbitch (2024)
59%
2/4
“A pedantic horror satire hampered by a muddled metaphor and dated ideas.” –
Newsday
Dec 5, 2024
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The Order (2024)
92%
3.5/4
“Based on true events, “The Order” is a top-notch action procedural with echoes of recent headlines. ” –
Newsday
Dec 4, 2024
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Moana 2 (2024)
61%
3/4
“As in the first film, Moana won’t use her might to vanquish a foe. Instead, she’ll use her wits to solve a problem.” –
Newsday
Nov 26, 2024
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Gladiator II (2024)
70%
3/4
“A slightly silly but entertaining sequel to Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning "Gladiator."” –
Newsday
Nov 21, 2024
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