Reviews

Well-written, informative, and thoughtful reviews of all areas of entertainment. From new albums to new films and beyond, Cryptic Rock Magazine has music and film covered.

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Dune: Prophecy (Series Review)

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In the last three years, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune from 2021 and this year’s Dune: Part Two have made over $1.1 billion. This is a massive feat for any franchise, especially since many considered the Dune novels unadaptable to the screen. Now, while we wait for ... Read More
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Civil War (Movie Review)

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“Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it” – British statesman Winston Churchill A very bold statement to think about. With this in mind, Writer/Director Alex Garland’s Civil War‘s wide release in the USA was on April 12, 2024… 163 years to ... Read More
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Glue Trap (Movie Review)

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Written, produced, and directed by Justin Geldzahler in his feature debut, Glue Trap was inspired by personal experiences during the pandemic. Terrified by the events unfolding around him, he wrote a film about his deepest fears, and Glue Trap was the result. Released digitally and ... Read More