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Daniel Rester
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Freelance film critic & HCA voter. Bachelor's Degree in Film/TV & Emerging Media and Digital Art. Writer-director of the film Emma Was Here.

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The #Astras Creative Arts Awards nominations are out!
#HCA #Sinners #Frankenstein #Wicked
‘Sinners’ leads Astra Creative Arts Awards nominations; ‘Wicked: For Good’ and ‘Frankenstein’ close behind
'Sinners' tops all movies with 11 bids, followed by 'Wicked: For Good' and 'Frankenstein.' TV noms include 'Pluribus,' 'The Pitt,' and 'Alien Earth.'
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November 21, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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My review of #TheRunningMan

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The Running Man
Edgar Wright’s new film sticks much closer to its source material but runs into some hurdles in translation.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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My review of #PredatorBadlands #filmsky
Predator: Badlands
Badlands is a detour in the Predator series that works more than it doesn’t.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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My October predictions for the 98th #Oscars.

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Daniel Rester's October Nomination Predictions for the 98th Oscars
Daniel Rester gives his October predictions for the nominations for the 98th Oscars, which will be held in 2026.
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October 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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My review of #BlackPhone2!

#horror #filmsky
Black Phone 2
As a sequel that initially seemed unnecessary, it could have turned out poorly. Thankfully, it ends up being about as good as the original film.
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October 20, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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My review of #TronAres.

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Tron: Ares
If the script were as strong as the visual effects and music, there could have been something really good here.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Diane Keaton has sadly passed away at the age of 79.
October 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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My review of #OneBattleAfterAnother

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One Battle After Another: The BRWC Review - film reviews, interviews, features | BRWC
One Battle After Another is yet another daring entry in Anderson’s filmography. It gives the audience laughs, thrills, and plenty to chew on...
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September 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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My review of #TheStrangersChapter2 #horror #filmsky
The Strangers – Chapter 2
The Strangers – Chapter 2 provides a handful of thrills for undemanding slasher fans.
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September 28, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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Proud to be a member of two of these organizations, and grateful for the support of the third.
nsfc.bsky.social National Society of Film Critics @nsfc.bsky.social · Sep 18
We strongly condemn the actions taken by Nexstar and Disney-ABC to pull JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! off the air.
FILM CRITICS’ GROUPS DENOUNCE NEXSTAR AND DISNEY-ABC DECISIONS TO SUSPEND “JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!” We, the members of the New York Film Critics Circle, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and the National Society of Film Critics, strongly condemn the actions taken by Nexstar and Disney-ABC to pull “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air. For decades, our organizations have represented a profession that is enabled by the First Amendment. Kimmel’s long-running talk show promotes free speech, including when it gives film artists the chance to discuss their work. There is only one word to describe the decision by powerful media corporations to silence an individual’s perspective due to fear of repercussions by the government: censorship. This is the antithesis of the values embodied by our work. We demand a reversal of this decision and encourage our colleagues across the industry to do the same.
September 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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My review of #TheLongWalk

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The Long Walk: Review - film reviews, interviews, features | BRWC
The Long Walk barely misses the mark of being a great film. It is still really good though. Lawrence and Mollner find the power and soul of King...
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September 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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At just 15 years old, Owen Cooper makes #EMMY history as the youngest male winner of any acting category.
September 15, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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My review of #TheConjuringLastRites!

#filmsky #horror
The Conjuring: Last Rites
The sequel may be the final entry with the Warrens, but there is no doubt the producers will continue making these films until the series is a dead horse well beyond being beaten.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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My review of #CaughtStealing.

#AustinButler #filmsky
Caught Stealing
Caught Stealing finds Darren Aronofsky in a different gear, delivering a more mainstream picture that has loose and goofy touches while maintaining his darker edges.
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September 3, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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Black Myth: Zhong Kui, the Black Myth: Wukong sequel revealed at #gamescom2025, features a "ghost-catching god who wanders between hell and earth." bit.ly/41cRKCn

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Black Myth: Wukong Sequel Black Myth: Zhong Kui Announced
August 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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My review of the #horror film #Weapons!

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Weapons
Weapons is a satisfying blend of horror, mystery, and comedy from Zach Cregger.
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August 12, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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My review of #FantasticFour!

#MCU #filmsky
Fantastic Four: First Steps – Another Review - film reviews, interviews, features | BRWC
First Steps is easily the best Fantastic Four film to date and is among the better MCU films of the past few years. There are many smaller elements...
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August 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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My review of the #horror film #Together!

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Together
Despite its many flaws, Together is occasionally daring and is interesting enough to recommend to horror fans.
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August 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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#FantasticFour is the best #MCU film since Spider-Man: No Way Home. #filmsky
three people in fantastic four costumes are sitting on a couch in a living room .
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July 28, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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Hopefully #Battlefield6 steps up the game after the disappointments Battlefield V and Battlefield 2042.
playstation.com PlayStation @playstation.com · Jul 24
Among tanks, jets, and massive arsenals, your squad is the deadliest weapon in Battlefield 6.

Full multiplayer reveal coming next week 💥
July 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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#DonkeyKongBananza is quite colorful and charming!

#Nintendo #Switch2
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July 18, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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The director of the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza has acknowledged some "performance" issues, while saying the team prioritized "fun and playability" during development.
Nintendo Is 'Aware Performance May Drop Slightly' In Donkey Kong Bananza But Says The Team Prioritized 'Fun and Playability' During Development
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July 15, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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My review of #Superman!

#filmsky

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Superman
Superman is a fun and vibrant start to the DC Universe, but it isn’t a great one.
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July 15, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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My review of #F1!

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F1 – The BRWC Review - film reviews, interviews, features | BRWC
F1 starts to feel bloated and repetitive at a certain point as the film runs for 156 minutes. It’s a fun ride though, containing plenty of blockbuster...
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July 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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My review of #28YearsLater

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28 Years Later
28 Years Later is an occasionally uneven but mostly gripping return to the series.
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July 1, 2025 at 1:41 AM