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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 15h

READ: Member Joe George (@joewriteswords.bsky.social) writes in favor of the #peacemaker finale, for Den of Geek (@denofgeek.bsky.social):

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Peacemaker Season 2 Finale Wasn’t Homework…And That’s a Good Thing

Peacemaker Season 2 ended not with a multiversal bang, but with a quiet, cathartic whimper, and the world is better for it.

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 16h

READ: Member Nicolás Delgadillo (@NickyD715) talks with #tronares director Joachim Rønning for Discussing Film (@discussingfilm):

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Director Joachim Rønning Talks Nine Inch Nails and the Industrial Edge of 'Tron: Ares' (EXCLUSIVE)

Director Joachim Rønning and star Jared Leto explain how Tron: Ares breaks the visual boundaries of the franchise and how Nine Inch Nails helped.

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 17h

LISTEN: Members Chris Frye (@chrisfrye.bsky.social) and Alan Jackson (@alanjackson.bsky.social) review #thesmashingmachine on Footcandle Film (@footcandlefilm.bsky.social):

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The Smashing Machine

The Safdie Brothers' solo projects are upon us. Josh's tale of a ping pong obsessed fellow will hit screens in December but first we have Benny's biopic of...

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 18h

WATCH: Member Jacob Throneberry (@jtberry97) visits Chasing the Gold to discuss Above-the-Line #oscars, via InSession Film (@InSessionFilm):

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Chasing the Gold: Above-the-Line Categories

On this episode, Shadan is joined by Jacob Throneberry to discuss all the above-the-line categories, including Screenplay, Director Acting and Best Picture! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch…

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 19h

WATCH: Member Shameika Rhymes (@mofochronicles.bsky.social) talks with Katie Leclerc and Ryan Carnes about #awisconsinchristmaspie:

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Katie Leclerc & Ryan Carnes on Love, Pies & Holiday Magic in "A Wisconsin Christmas Pie"

#Holidaymovies #checktherhymestv #interview Katie Leclerc (Switched at Birth) and Ryan Carnes (General Hospital) star in A Wisconsin Christmas Pie, a new holiday romance filled with small-town…

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 20h

READ: Member Justin Waldman (@dubsreviews.bsky.social) reviews #charlieharper for Elements of Madness (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social):

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Mac Eldridge and Tom Dean’s “Charlie Harper” is a volatile romance that hits like a truck. [TIFF]

Charlie Harper, Mac Eldridge, Tom Dean, Nick Robinson, Emilia Jones, romance, Temple Hill Entertainment, Picture Perfect Federation, Falco Ink, Toronto International Film Festival,

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 21h

WATCH: Member Gerald Morris (@theawardsgarage.bsky.social) updates his 2026 #oscars predictions:

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2026 OSCARS Power Rankings & Predictions | Round 6 (Oct) | Post NYFF TIFF etc.

2026 OSCARS Power Rankings & Predictions | Round 6 (Oct) | Post NYFF TIFF etc. Back at it... It's a new month. We got some film festivals completed, and some more underway. Here is my 6th round of…

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 22h

READ: Member Justin Waldman (@dubsreviews.bsky.social) reviews #mileendkicks for Elements of Madness (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social):

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Chandler Levack’s “Mile End Kicks” tangles with the struggles of early adulthood against the Montreal grunge scene of the 2010s. [TIFF]

Mile End Kicks, Chandler Levack, Barbie Ferreira, Devon Bostick, Stanley Simons, Juliette Gariépy, Jay Baruchel, music, romance, drama, XYZ Films, Elevation Pictures, Toronto International Film…

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 23h

READ: Member Nicolás Delgadillo (@NickyD715) reviews #tronares for Discussing Film (@discussingfilm):

discussingfilm.net/2025/10/07/t...

'Tron: Ares' Review - An Industrial, Action-Packed Neon Dream

Disney’s Tron franchise has always lived in a peculiar space in cultural history. Steven Lisberger’s 1982 original film was a visual revolution that

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Mattie Lucas @cinemattie.bsky.social · 6d

My ★½ review of Shutter (2008) on @letterboxd.social: boxd.it/bi4r3J

A ★½ review of Shutter (2008)

I can't believe they did an Americanized remake of a Thai film that was set in Thailand and made it about white people going to Japan and getting terrorized by the ghost of a creepy Japanese woman, as...

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Mattie Lucas @cinemattie.bsky.social · 6d

My ★★★★½ review of Three Times (2005) on @letterboxd.social: boxd.it/bhPQcr

A ★★★★½ review of Three Times (2005)

Three love stories told across three periods in Taiwan's history, Hou Hsaio-hsien's THREE TIMES is both a lyrical exploration of love and an examination of how history influences human relationships. ...

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 1d

READ: Member Mattie Lucas (@cinemattie.bsky.social) reviews #onebattleafteranother:

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One Battle After Another | 2025 — From the Front Row

The image of a bedraggled Leonardo DiCaprio running around in a bathrobe during what could be the worst week of his life might call to mind the image of Jeff Bridges' unflappable Dude having a…

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 1d

READ: Member Joe George (@joewriteswords.bsky.social) ranks the #fridaythe13th movies for Den of Geek (@denofgeek.bsky.social):

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Friday the 13th Movies Ranked

We look at all of Jason Voorhees' slash-happy adventures, from worst to best!

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 1d

READ: Member Douglas Davidson (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social) reviews the home release of #thebadguys2:

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“The Bad Guys 2” delivers the goods in family entertainment and significant ponderings on legal system reform.

The Bad Guys 2, home release, 4K UHD, Pierre Perifel , JP Sans, DreamsWorks Animations, adventure, animation, Aaron Blabey,

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 1d

READ: Member Justin Waldman (@dubsreviews.bsky.social) reviews the 4K release of #spawn for Elements of Madness (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social):

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Spawnie, Spawnie, he’s our man, if he can’t kill ’em, no one can – and he’s out on 4K UHD via Arrow Video.

Spawn, Mark A.Z. Dippé, Todd McFarlane, Michael Jai White, Martin Sheen, John Leguizamo, Theresa Randle, Arrow Video, MVD Entertainment Group, New Line Cinema, home video, 4K UHD,

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 1d

WATCH: Member Thomas Manning (@thethomasmanning.bsky.social) interviews #goodboy co-writer and director Ben Leonberg for Elements of Madness (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social):

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A Conversation with “Good Boy” co-writer/director Ben Leonberg.

Good Boy, Ben Leonberg, interview, Independent Film Company, Shudder, horror, thriller, writing, directing, Thomas Manning, EoM Presents,

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 1d

READ: Member Douglas Davidson (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social) reviews #thevillagers:

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Don Lee’s 2018 dramatic thriller “The Villagers” comes available on digital via Well Go USA.

The Villagers, Ordinary People, 동네사람들, Im Jin-soon, Don Lee, Kim Sae-ron, Lee Sang-yeob, Jin Sun-gyu, crime, thriller, Korea, Korean, Well Go USA, Little Big Pictures, CJ Entertainment, streaming,

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 1d

READ: Member Douglas Davidson (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social) reviews #luger:

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Bruno Martín’s crime thriller “Luger” is a lean mean machine with bone-crushing action. [Fantastic Fest]

Luger, Bruno Martín, Santiago Taboada, David Sainz, Mario Mayo, Ramiro Alonso, Ana Turpin, Ángel Acero, action, thriller, comedy, La Dalia Films, Fantastic Fest, film festival,

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 1d

READ: Member Katey Rich (@kateyrich.bsky.social) looks at female sexuality in #sinners #taylorswift and more, for The Ankler (@theankler.bsky.social):

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Thighs Wide Open: Taylor, ‘Sinners’ & the Awards Season of Female Sexuality

Swift’s explicit new album is the latest to embrace taboos; plus the Globes podcast mess & a best actor update

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 1d

WATCH: Member Gerald Morris (@theawardsgarage.bsky.social) ranks the movies of Leonardo #dicaprio:

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LEONARDO DICAPRIO Performances Ranked | Top 10

LEONARDO DICAPRIO Performances Ranked | Top 10 0:00 intro 1:39 10-6 5:21 5-1 9:57 outro #leonardodicapriomovies #leonardodicaprio #top10 #movierankings #movieranking #bestactor #oscars #movies…

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 6d

READ: Member Cameron K. Ritter (@CameronRitter35) reviews #poeticlicense for Geek Vibes Nation (@GeekVibesNation.com):

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'Poetic License' Review - A Competent, Lackluster Debut From Maude Apatow

Poetic License captures the essence of college life. Discover a heartwarming story of love and friendship in this film.

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 6d

READ: Member AJ Friar reviews the 4K release of #betteroffdead for Elements of Madness (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social):

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“Better Off Dead” has a first-time 4K UHD edition, so you better have your two dollars handy.

Better Off Dead, Savage Steve Holland, John Cusack, David Ogden Stiers, Diane Franklin, Kim Darby, Curtis Armstrong, comedy, romance, Paramount Pictures, 4K UHD, home release, streaming,

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 6d

READ: Member AJ Friar reviews the 4K release of #sunsetblvd for Elements of Madness (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social):

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Celebrate 75 years of Billy Wilder’s “Sunset Boulevard” with a first-time 4K UHD edition.

Sunset Boulevard, Billy Wilder, Gloria Swanson, William Holden, Erich von Stroheim, Cecil B. DeMille, drama, comedy, Paramount Pictures, home release, 4K UHD, streaming

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 6d

READ: Member Amarú Moses (@urimoses.bsky.social) reviews #thelostbus for Bitesize Breakdown (@bitesizebreak.bsky.social)

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THE LOST BUS | Bitesize Breakdown

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera, Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson, and Spencer Watson, and Levi McConaugheyDirector: Paul Greengrass

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 6d

READ: Member Amarú Moses (@urimoses.bsky.social) reviews #themaninmybasement for Bitesize Breakdown (@bitesizebreak.bsky.social):

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THE MAN IN MY BASEMENT | Bitesize Breakdown

Starring: Corey Hawkins, Willem Dafoe, Anna Diop, Jonathan Ajayi, and Pamela NomveteDirector: Nadia Latif

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