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Christopher Nolan pushes the boundaries of shooting IMAX on actual Film to deliver a three-hour sprawling epic that examines the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the creation of the Atom Bomb. Utilizing his love of non-linear storytelling, Nolan crafts a steadily paced look at how Oppenheimer first excelled in the realm of Physics and how he garnered new knowledge of the field from ac...

Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is a cinematic marvel that’s as delightfully enchanting as it is shockingly earnest. For a movie about a ton of perfect plastic dolls, Barbie gets far deeper than most audiences can imagine and takes you on a fantastical feminist journey that mirrors an all-too-real life that we’re all familiar with. Tackling issues of feminism, patriarchy, and the very idea of what a perfect...

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One is the long-awaited continuation of the popular spy franchise! Tom Cruise and his IMF team are back to battle Artificial Intelligence and the threat it poses to mankind. Dead Reckoning continues the trend of one-upmanship in the franchise as the action and set pieces are taken to new, unbelievable heights! A must see on the biggest screen you can find! F...

Joy Ride emerges as an international gut-busting comedy, packed to the brim with tons of emotion and a wonderful story of friendship and feeling like you belong wherever you go. Boasting a comedy quartet that share the spotlight in a complementary fashion, this film balances the raunch with a straightforward approach to discussions about immigrants, adoption, and the challenges Asian’s and other p...

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny revives an archaic Harrison Ford to return to role of Indy one last time (for now) to help hunt down one of the greatest and most powerful treasures the world has never known. Joined by his god-daughter, Indy must fight a Nazi and the changing of the times in order to keep his world in balance as he returns for this adventure without Steven Spielberg at the he...

Jennifer Lawrence revives the sex comedies of old to reinvigorate audiences with a hysterical story that also balances emotional weight and social commentary exceptionally well. Dating someone's kid to get a car has never been so enjoyable and genuinely funny. No Hard Feelings delights and surprises across the board and continues to showcase Lawrence a multi-threat actress. Follow NT Movie Reviews...

Wes Anderson returns to theaters to bring audiences his signature style and quirky storytelling, this time in the fictional town of Asteroid City. A telecast within a movie about a play, Asteroid City sees a massive ensemble of Anderson's favorite actors weaving a tale of science fiction and the art of playwriting into this overly-convoluted film. Follow NT Movie Reviews on all social media networ...

Chris Hemsworth returns as Tyler Rake, the one man army who will again fight his way through the forces of hell in order to protect those closest to him. Extraction 2 turns up the violence and action in a worthy sequel that makes for an incredible viewing experience! Follow NT Movie Reviews on all social media networks, podcast platforms, and YouTube! Website Spotify Podcast Apple Podcast Google P...

Disney Pixar's Elemental is a refreshingly touching and deeply felt story about love, family, and overcoming generational trauma. From immigrant story allegories to real discussions about grief and anger, Elemental surprises and delights on all fronts, making for one of the better date night Pixar movies that can be enjoyed by all. Pixar's creativity is always amusing and this city with competing...

Barry Allen (aka The Flash) finds himself running backwards through time in order to save the life of his mother and prevent his father's unjust incarceration. Everything seemed to work perfectly, until Barry realizes he's destroyed multiple timelines and has created a universe where Meta-Humans don't exist yet. He must fight to find heroes who can help him restore the timelines before the multive...

Optimus Prime and his band of Autobots enlist the help of two unsuspecting humans in order to uncover the secrets of the Maximal Transformers and to help find them a way home. The planet-eating Unicron seeks to find his way to Earth to consume another planet with the help of his Terrorcon soldiers. Once again, the balance of Earth falls into the hands of the humans! Follow NT Movie Reviews on all...

Disney is back with their latest live action remake of their beloved animated films, this time re-telling the story of Ariel and the mermaids! Looking to trade her life in the sea for a shot at life on land, Ariel must balance the deceptive nature of Ursula, while also grappling to understand the ways and lives of the humans. Perhaps everything is better under the sea, but you should listen in for...

Hal is a wealthy man who's been secretly paying for the services of Rebecca, a Dominatrix who pushes Hal to the edge with her unique methods. As Hal's ambitions grow loftier, he thinks he can simply end their transactional relationship and pretend it never happened. However, Rebecca may be too good at her job to just let him leave when he think's he's done. Listen in for more on this risqué thrill...

Miles Morales has continued his web-slinging career as Spider-Man and is still trying to balance family and responsibilities. When Gwen comes back to his universe to show him the Spiderverse, full of all the Spider-People, Mile's will learn what it really means to be a Spider-Man and the sacrifices that may be unavoidable. Can he keep everything in balance and still save those he loves? Listen in...

Stein and her husband Teit move their family out of Copenhagen and into the woods of a Swedish forest. Seeking a remote place to record their podcast series about a life unplugged, their new home seems isolated and perfect for refocusing all their energies. When people are spotted across the lake, they learn they might not be as alone as they thought. Listen in for more! Follow NT Movie Reviews on...

Two brothers on the run find themselves seeking refuge in a farm far from anything and anyone. After taking the family there captive, we slowly learn more about what they're running from and why they might have wanted to find any other home to hideout in. No one ever expects you to fight back. For more on this stellar thriller, listen in! Follow NT Movie Reviews on all social media networks, podca...

Punderneath It All explores the underground world of Pun-Slams that stretch from the Seattle area down to Austin, Texas! The events attract all kinds of people who come to flex their wordplay skills and ability to think creatively under pressure. It's obscure, cringey, and completely weird, just like the cities it thrives in! Listen in for more pun talk! Follow NT Movie Reviews on all social media...

Stella follows the story of Chef Ciro Oliva, a Naples pizza master who is seeking to earn the first Michelin Star for a Pizzeria of any kind. We explore the history behind the coveted Michelin Star rankings and that of Neapolitan pizza and its connective tissue to the pizza of the world. Will Ciro accomplish the impossible? Can pizza rise to the level of exceptional? Listen in for more! Follow NT...

Husbands Thomas and Oscar welcome an adopted child into their life for a full year, only to be told the birth mother would be re-entering the child's life and taking over parental duties. Grappling with how they want to move forward, Thomas and Oscar both find themselves realizing truths about their lives that may change things forever moving forward. For more on this LGBTQ drama, listen in! Follo...

Theater Camp finds young kids spending their summer at a summer camp that promises to put on the greatest youth performances you've ever seen. Kids come to learn all the aspects of theater from veteran counselors who still yearn for performing. Hilarious, heartfelt, and completely weird, Theater Camp lives up to what you'd imagine a whole group full of theater kids can accomplish. Listen in for mo...

A Disturbance in the Force dives deep into the lore and the history behind the Star Wars Holiday Special's release. Only airing once back in 1978, it's the stuff of mythology for most people. Through clips and interviews, we are given a behind-the-scenes look at how a Star Wars variety show came to be and the legacy it left in the internet chatrooms. Listen in for more if you're one of those dieha...

A Canadian lesbian werewolf coming-of-age tale that finds high schooler Heather falling for the new girl in town. As she grapples with her family secret and what her feelings may mean, she also explores a connection that makes her more human than she can imagine. For more on this slow burn, listen in! Follow NT Movie Reviews on all social media networks, podcast platforms, and YouTube! Website Spo...

Stephen Curry: Underrated is an impressive look at the NBA Champion/MVP and his journey to the NBA as a player who was always undervalued. The film highlights how far belief in yourself can take you, as well as showing the importance of a coach who can truly change your life. As a Steph Curry fan, this film has everything you could hope to learn about the greatest shooter in NBA history! Listen in...

Past Lives is the deeply moving and beautifully told story of two childhood friends who reconnect at different points in their lives, bound by a connection stronger than they both imagine. Celine Song debuts as writer and director of this story born from aspects of her own life. Past Lives is a film that will certainly be among the best of the year, so listen in if you need more convincing to seek...

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie takes us behind the scenes of the actor’s Hollywood rise and the aftermath of his life once he's diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Through a love of film, family, and determination, Michael J. Fox has continued to work in Hollywood as a beacon of what's possible when you never give up on yourself. Listen in for more on this beautiful documentary! Follow NT Movie Rev...