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Morgan Shaunette
Morgan Shaunette's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Movies reviews only
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Sing Sing (2023) |
The emotional journey through Sing Sing is often one of rejection and despair, but it stresses the need for community and laughter, even in the bleakest of situations, and is sure to set you free smiling. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Jun 26, 2024
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Janet Planet (2023) |
The feature debut of playwright Annie Baker, Janet Planet is a story without much forward momentum, opting to bask in the silence of lazy summer afternoons and serenity of heartfelt conversations at bedtime. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Jun 26, 2024
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I Saw the TV Glow (2024) |
I Saw the TV Glow may turn off viewers in search of a more conventional horror narrative, but for those tuned into its frequency, it’s an ethereal, heartbreaking experience that will linger long after the static fades to black. - Willamette Week
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| Posted May 22, 2024
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The Fall Guy (2024) |
The story charts a familiar path—no points for guessing the movie’s title has multiple meanings—but it’s in the details that The Fall Guy truly soars. - Willamette Week
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| Posted May 22, 2024
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The People's Joker (2022) |
Through means of questionable legality but undeniable passion, Vera Drew has repurposed pop mythology into something personal and relatable, using the icons of a genre to speak her truth and share her story - Willamette Week
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| Posted Apr 20, 2024
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The Truth vs. Alex Jones (2024) |
The movie reminds us that there’s no reasoning with or giving the benefit of the doubt to a man like Jones. Exposing his lies might seem like a never-ending battle, but the truth is worth fighting for. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Apr 20, 2024
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Monkey Man (2024) |
Monkey Man isn’t the debut of a new action-film messiah, but it’s a slick ride all the same and proof that Patel has the chops, punches, kicks and occasional bites to be one of the greats. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Apr 10, 2024
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Late Night with the Devil (2023) |
While its mistakes may haunt it, Late Night With the Devil still boasts impressive filmmaking in front of and behind the camera, making it a trip to hell worth taking. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Mar 27, 2024
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Love Lies Bleeding (2024) |
Love Lies Bleeding’s mix of lurid violence and dreamlike atmosphere may turn off some viewers, but those looking for a hard-edged, gravel-in-your-gut kind of caper will enjoy feeling the burn. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Mar 13, 2024
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Bob Marley: One Love (2024) |
Devotees may find some enjoyment in hearing hits from the singer’s back catalog in surround sound, but anyone hoping One Love will do justice to an icon will find that the cinematic message lacks the conviction of the messenger. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Mar 06, 2024
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Argylle (2024) |
Argylle strains under the weight of its ambitions, but if Vaughn’s irreverent charm is your thing, it’ll leave you shaken and stirred. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Feb 07, 2024
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All of Us Strangers (2023) |
A quietly stirring story of looking back in order to move forward. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Jan 11, 2024
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American Fiction (2023) |
All the actors shine, but Wright’s comedic chops and genuine heart hold the whole thing together. He’s been a reliable character actor for years now, and seeing his long-overdue star turn is hugely gratifying. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Jan 04, 2024
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The Iron Claw (2023) |
The Iron Claw can be agonizing, but it’s a well-crafted tragedy that puts you in an emotional headlock and keeps you there till the bell rings. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Dec 20, 2023
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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) |
Years after the young-adult dystopia genre crested and flattened, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is here to remind us of what we are missing: not much. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Dec 02, 2023
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Wish (2023) |
At a breezy 95 minutes, Wish doesn’t overstay its welcome and kids are sure to enjoy the cute critters and slapstick set pieces. Older fans, however, may realize their true wish is to see something else. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Dec 02, 2023
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Next Goal Wins (2023) |
Next Goal Wins works best as a loving tribute to sports movies of the past that, at a breezy 103 minutes, moves quickly and doesn’t overstay its welcome. It may not be a blowout, but it’s still a win in my book. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Nov 15, 2023
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The Holdovers (2023) |
The Holdovers is perhaps a touch on the schmaltzy side, but it earns that schmaltz through great performances, a sharp script, and a director with an eye for finding beauty and meaning in the ordinary. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Nov 09, 2023
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Quiz Lady (2023) |
Quiz Lady is unlikely to change anyone’s life, but it’s a vehicle for compelling performances with some good laughs and an unexpected emotional core. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Nov 09, 2023
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The Burial (2023) |
The Burial is earnest and emotional enough to please many a crowd, but it ends up being a stale, stilted, and clichéd trip down South. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Oct 18, 2023
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Haunted Mansion (2023) |
Fans of the Magic Kingdom ride and kids with a taste for the macabre will likely find something to enjoy in Haunted Mansion, but for most everyone else it’s a passable but skippable trip to the other side. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Aug 03, 2023
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) |
A stylish, fast-paced, eminently fun take on the material that updates the Turtles for the modern world without losing the oddball charm that has made them fixtures of pop culture since 1984. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Aug 02, 2023
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Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023) |
Ruby Gillman doesn’t quite break new ground in the “powers as a metaphor for puberty” subgenre of sci-fi/fantasy, but it’s beautiful and exuberant enough to make for a fun and heartwarming trip under the sea. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Jul 12, 2023
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The Little Mermaid (2023) |
Bailey’s performance is a stunning, starmaking endeavor, proving herself a vividly talented name in the making (and her chemistry with Hauer-King helps sell the story). - Willamette Week
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| Posted May 24, 2023
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Chevalier (2022) |
Nobly intended but middlingly executed. - Willamette Week
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| Posted May 03, 2023
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) |
It does the same thing the previous movies did: shine a light on misfits and weirdos, celebrate their flaws and foibles, and prove that ingenuity, empathy and, yes, absolute silliness, are the most valuable forces in the galaxy. - Willamette Week
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| Posted May 03, 2023
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) |
Older moviegoers will likely be turned off by the simplicity of it all, but for fans who are young or young at heart, it’s an entertaining trip down the warp pipe. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Apr 13, 2023
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The Bad Guys (2022) |
The Bad Guys isn’t terrible or offensive, but it’s far below the standards DreamWorks has set for itself. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Apr 27, 2022
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) |
Outside of Jim Carrey’s gleefully maniacal Dr. Robotnik, however, the film struggles to find a purpose for its human supporting cast... Ultimately, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is at best a mostly harmless romp that keeps you entertained, or at least distracted. - Willamette Week
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| Posted Apr 14, 2022
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