Francine Pamplona, Author at The Lutrinae

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Our summer lovin’ watchlist

Francine Pamplona and Hayley Matto - May 14, 2025

Francine and Hayley here – one more time to share our favorite flicks to throw on this summer or to celebrate the end of...

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‘Thunderbolts*’:sparking a light in a world riddled with depression

Hayley Matto and Francine Pamplona - May 6, 2025

“Thunderbolts*” is causing quite the spark in the box office this weekend, exceeding the expectations of Marvel fans all over. The film features a...

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‘Sinners’ sinks its teeth into history

Francine Pamplona and Hayley Matto - April 30, 2025

What happens when vampires meet the real monsters of history? “Sinners” reimagines the classic vampire flick with a captivating blend of horror, history and...

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Finn Wolfhard’s ‘Hell of a Summer’ makes a killer debut

Francine Pamplona and Hayley Matto - April 22, 2025

Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk’s directorial debut, “Hell of a Summer,” is exactly what its title promises – a silly, chaotic and darkly comedic...

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The price of magic in ‘Death of a Unicorn’

Hayley Matto and Francine Pamplona - April 15, 2025

A24 Productions does it again, combining comedy and gore to produce a story critiquing current social injustices in its latest film, “Death of a...

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Laughing through the pain: ‘Novocaine’ brings the pain and the punchlines

Hayley Matto and Francine Pamplona - March 26, 2025

“Novocaine” hit the box office on March 14 with positive reviews all around. Jack Quaid, who we just saw in “Companion” this past February,...