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    ‘The Complete Unknown’ Is a “Good Enough” Bob Dylan Biopic – The Cinematic Schematic

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    Caleb Masters reviews A Complete Unknown starring Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan ahead of its Christmas Day 2024 release.

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    Stellar Performances Make ‘Wicked’ Sing Past Shortcomings – The Cinematic Schematic

    December 4, 2024
    Wicked: Part 1
    The Cinematic Schematic podcast hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman complete the "Glicked" double feature with a review of Jon M. Chu's highly anticipated Wicked: Part 1 with special guest Jo Light from No Film School and Final Draft.

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    ‘Gladiator II’ is a Middling Remix Saved by Denzel – The Cinematic Schematic

    November 27, 2024
    Gladiator II
    The Two Dudes and a Movie podcast hosts Luke Parish and Chelsea Ratterman join Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman on The Cinematic Schematic to review the long-awaited Gladiator II from director Ridley Scott.

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    Reel Insights with Laron Chapman

    ‘Conclave’ Is a Deceptively Pulpy Costume Drama

    November 21, 2024
    Reel Insights' Laron Chapman reviews the religious thriller, Oscar-hopeful "Conclave," directed by Edward Berger.

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    ‘Heretic’ Asks Big Questions About Religion Through Chilling Thrills – The Cinematic Schematic

    November 20, 2024
    The Cinematic Schematic is joined by deadCenter's Kevin Ely and US Air Force Chaplain Trevor Winfrey to review Heretic.

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    Reel Insights with Laron Chapman

    ‘Speak No Evil’ is No Ordinary American Remake

    November 19, 2024
    Reel Insights' Laron Chapman reviews James Watkins's American remake of the Danish horror film Speak No Evil, now available on Blu-Ray and DVD.

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    ‘A Real Pain’ Is a Rumination on Grief With a Lighter Touch – The Cinematic Schematic

    November 14, 2024
    A Real Pain
    Caleb Masters reviews the new film from star/director Jesse Eisenberg, A Real Pain, co-starring Succession's Kieran Culkin.

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    ‘Anora’ Re-Writes the Fantasy of an American Cinderella Story – The Cinematic Schematic

    November 13, 2024
    Anora
    Daniel Bokemper and Jo Light join hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman on The Cinematic Schematic to review 2024's Palme d'Or winner, Anora, from director Sean Baker.

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    ‘Moonlit Massacre’ and the 2024 Halloween Special – The Cinematic Schematic

    October 30, 2024
    Moonlit Massacre
    James Cooper rejoins The Cinematic Schematic to discuss his debut book, Moonlit Massacre, before we review Halloween 2024's most popular horror hits. The Substance, Speak No Evil, It's What's Inside, and Smile 2. Tune in for our verdicts.

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    The Sean Baker Anora-thon: Charismatic Sleeze in ‘Red Rocket’

    October 29, 2024
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    Daniel Bokemper concludes the Sean Baker retrospective with a look at the writer/director's most recent film about a down-on-his-luck adult film star 'Red Rocket.'

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