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Articles by Matthew Passantino

The Flash Movie Review

The latest multiverse superhero movie is Exhibit A in the case for ending superhero multiverse movies.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Movie Review

The latest Spider-Man entry swings into theaters and it's very much a sequel, for better or for worse - but thankfully, mostly for better.

Fast X Movie Review

This multi-decade "vroom and boom" franchise has been on the road for so long that we're on the verge of running out of car puns (but we're not out of gas yet!).

Book Club: The Next Chapter Movie Review

A quartet of legends - Fonda, Steenburgen, Keaton, and Bergen - returns with a lackluster sequel to their 2018 hit. But after the careers they've had, who could blame them for wanting to have a little fun?

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Movie Review

Despite fleetingly effective moments of finality, the new "Guardians" movie crumbles under its own weight.

Renfield Movie Review

There are glimmers of something truly fun in this gonzo new horror-comedy, but it ultimately feels like a missed opportunity.

Air Movie Review

Ben Affleck's new sports-adjacent film feels like a throwback for the adult movie-going crowd.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Movie Review

This take on the classic 90s video game aims to transport fans back to a simpler time but the effort is empty and lazy.

Shazam! Fury of the Gods Movie Review

This DC sequel tries to win you over on its goofiness but gets lost in its generic story and lots of superhero noise.

Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game Movie Review

BPBS's Matt Passantino hits the flippers and tells us whether this breezy new film about the history of pinball pings all the bells and whistles or ends up on tilt.
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