Movie Review: “Dune”
Frank Herbert’s “Dune” series is probably one of the most popular franchises in history that…
Author Rob Dean
Rob Dean
Rob Dean is a film critic and pop culture writer who has written for The A.V. Club, The Wrap, TinyMixTapes, Daily Grindhouse, Neon Splatter, and more. While he lived in Austin, TX he was a member of the Austin Film Critics Association. He currently resides in New England and can be found as neuroticmonkey on X, Bluesky, and Instagram.
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Movie Review: “The Last Duel”
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Movie Review: “The Starling”
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Movie Review: “Dear Evan Hansen”
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Movie Review: “Copshop”
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Movie Review: “Kate”
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Movie Review: “The Card Counter”
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Movie Review: “Worth”
There is an inherent tension between the practical and the sentimental. Viewing something through totally…