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Charles Johnston

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Dracula (2025) 55% EDIT “This lush rendition subverts expectations to be more of a heart-wrenching love story than a straight-up Gothic horror movie.” – Spectrum Culture Feb 6, 2026 Full Review A Poet (2025) 100% EDIT “A modern neorealist film that, like a poem, finds beauty in the most unlikely of places.” – Spectrum Culture Feb 3, 2026 Full Review The Dreamer Cinderella (2025) EDIT “An egregiously unpolished film that still manages to glow with an otherworldly charm.” – Spectrum Culture Jan 28, 2026 Full Review Night Patrol (2025) 59% EDIT “Exhilarating in its presentation, especially at the beginning, but steadily loses narrative drive due to a strange inability to ever commit to a main character.” – Spectrum Culture Jan 20, 2026 Full Review Sleepwalker (2026) 14% EDIT “A hodgepodge collection of scenes dealing with a family tragedy through the use of a sleepwalking device that fails to ever make much sense, especially by the film’s denouement.” – Spectrum Culture Jan 14, 2026 Full Review Goodbye June (2025) 65% EDIT “Kate Winslet’s assured directorial debut is a life-affirming holiday drama that is somehow almost completely saccharine-free.” – Spectrum Culture Jan 9, 2026 Full Review Teenage Wasteland (2025) 100% EDIT “This look back at a group of teens who uncover an elaborate conspiracy while working on a school project in the ‘90s is heavy on nostalgia but light on catharsis. ” – Spectrum Culture Dec 2, 2025 Full Review Trap House (2025) 52% EDIT “This unique spin on action thrillers that focuses on the teenaged children of DEA agents has a spirited energy and hits home as an unexpected drama. ” – Spectrum Culture Nov 18, 2025 Full Review Frankenstein (2025) 85% EDIT “This faithful adaptation of Frankenstein aches with affection for the source material, but it can sometimes feel like being trapped inside a cabinet of curiosities. ” – Spectrum Culture Nov 13, 2025 Full Review Peter Hujar's Day (2025) 92% EDIT “Sweet, beautifully shot and extraordinarily well acted, this experimental film explores the minute details that make up a typical day, as well as the intimacy in sharing them. ” – Spectrum Culture Nov 12, 2025 Full Review Hallow Road (2025) 89% EDIT “An eerie film with a ghostly atmosphere that can be interpreted many different ways, where every possible scenario is a nightmare. ” – Spectrum Culture Nov 4, 2025 Full Review A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE (2025) 75% EDIT “Fully committed performances and white-knuckle tension are gradually undermined by the film’s stop-and-start structure and frustratingly ambiguous conclusion. ” – Spectrum Culture Oct 28, 2025 Full Review Good Boy (2025) 90% EDIT “Although attractive to the kinds of studio executives overeager to make more money for less, these kinds of films are not really movies – they feel more like art installations. ” – Spectrum Culture Oct 6, 2025 Full Review Boys Go to Jupiter (2024) 93% EDIT “Boys Go to Jupiter possesses a DIY energy, inspired by old school claymation but pointedly created for the next generation, but mileage will vary on whether an hour and a half of the director’s eccentric sensibilities can sustain their initial charms. ” – Spectrum Culture Aug 13, 2025 Full Review Souleymane's Story (2024) 100% EDIT “This propulsive slice of life strives so hard for verisimilitude that it comes up short as a truly satisfying cinematic experience. ” – Spectrum Culture Aug 4, 2025 Full Review Pretty Thing (2025) 47% EDIT “Impressive performances don’t make up for a tepid nod to ‘80s erotic thrillers that is neither erotic nor thrilling. ” – Spectrum Culture Jul 3, 2025 Full Review M3GAN 2.0 (2025) 57% EDIT “This spirited sequel’s intense self-awareness is both a blessing and a curse. ” – Spectrum Culture Jun 27, 2025 Full Review Inside (2024) 97% EDIT “A deeply moving character study that examines how three prisoners view themselves and whether they’re deserving or even capable of redemption. ” – Spectrum Culture Jun 23, 2025 Full Review Tatami (2023) 94% EDIT “Part sports movie, part political thriller, this is a visually rich film that brims with courage. ” – Spectrum Culture Jun 19, 2025 Full Review Barron's Cove (2024) 63% EDIT “A solid premise undone by a shaggy, clichéd script and acting that runs the gamut from overwrought to underwhelming. ” – Spectrum Culture Jun 10, 2025 Full Review The Ritual (2025) 9% EDIT “This awkward film feels like a soulless cover of a classic song. ” – Spectrum Culture Jun 6, 2025 Full Review Ghost Trail (2024) 97% EDIT “A masterfully restrained film with swirling storms always brewing underneath its surface. ” – Spectrum Culture Jun 4, 2025 Full Review Cheech & Chong's Last Movie (2024) 87% EDIT “For fans of the trailblazing, pot-smoking comedy duo, this buzzy and honest exploration of their phenomenon is a delight, but its ambition can overwhelm it. ” – Spectrum Culture Apr 28, 2025 Full Review Gunslingers (2025) 5% EDIT “A film so cobbled together it seems like it was churned out under duress. ” – Spectrum Culture Apr 15, 2025 Full Review Eric LaRue (2023) 69% EDIT “Judy Greer is exceptional in a film showcasing top-notch performances, but the adaptation from stage to screen never feels complete. ” – Spectrum Culture Apr 10, 2025 Full Review
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