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James McDonald

Originally from Dublin, Ireland, James is a Movie Critic with 40 years of experience in the film industry as an Award-Winning Filmmaker. He is also a member of the Critics Choice Association, the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association, and the Online Film Critics Society.

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Movie Review: “Anaconda” Nods To Its Predecessor And Delivers Surprising Laughs

James McDonaldDecember 23, 2025December 23, 2025

A group of friends is going through a midlife crisis. They decide to remake a favorite movie from their youth, but encounter unexpected events when they enter the jungle.

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Blu-ray Review: Colin Farrell And Margot Robbie Shine In Kogonada’s Charming “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey”

James McDonaldDecember 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Sarah and David are two strangers who meet at a friend’s wedding. But what starts as a chance encounter quickly turns into something extraordinary. Through a twist of fate, they’re swept into a wild, funny, and magical adventure—one that lets them revisit the most pivotal moments of their lives.

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4K Ultra HD Review: Scott Derrickson’s “Black Phone 2” Is That Rare Sequel That Comes Surprisingly Close To Living Up To The Original

James McDonaldDecember 22, 2025December 22, 2025

As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, his sister begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine Lake.

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Movie Review: Angel Studios’ “David” Is The Perfect Christmas Movie

James McDonaldDecember 19, 2025December 19, 2025

From his mother’s songs to his clash with Goliath, David’s journey from humble shepherd to anointed King tests the limits of faith, courage, and love, culminating in a battle for the soul of a kingdom.

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Movie Review: Cameron Misses The Mark With “Avatar: Fire And Ash”

James McDonaldDecember 16, 2025December 11, 2025

Jake and Neytiri’s family grapples with grief after Neteyam’s death, encountering a new, aggressive Na’vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges.

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Movie Review: “Hunting Season” Showcases RJ Collins’ Sharp Direction And A Stellar Cast

James McDonaldDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025

When a reclusive survivalist and his daughter rescue a mysterious, wounded woman from a river, they become entangled in a deadly web of violence and revenge, forcing them to confront a brutal criminal to survive.

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Movie Review: “Five Nights At Freddy’s 2” Is A Tedious Sequel That Swaps Chills For Cheap Gimmicks

James McDonaldDecember 4, 2025December 4, 2025

Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances.

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Movie Review: “Wake Up Dead Man” Proves Rian Johnson’s KNIVES OUT Magic Is Far From Over

James McDonaldDecember 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Detective Benoit Blanc teams up with an earnest young priest to investigate a perfectly impossible crime at a small-town church with a dark history.

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4K Ultra HD Review: “The Conjuring: Last Rites” Sends The Franchise Out With One Last Terrifying Ride

James McDonaldNovember 21, 2025November 21, 2025

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one last terrifying case involving mysterious entities they must confront.

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