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3 weeks ago
Violent, vulgar, and stupid, director Stuart Stone‘s indie “Vandits” isn’t totally terrible, but it certainly isn’t any good. Perhaps there’s a very small target audience out there that will discover this Canadian crime comedy and will... Read the full review »
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3 weeks ago
There’s an offbeat insight to director Christos Nikou‘s “Fingernails” that you will either love or hate, which makes it a film that is divisive by nature. Smart, provocative, and moody, this unconventional sci-fi romance has a flair for mo... Read the full review »
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3 weeks ago
Director Jessica Yu’s goofy comedy “Quiz Lady” succeeds because it doesn’t try to be something it’s not. This perfectly sweet, charming story about sisterhood has something for everyone. It may be uncomplicated and predictable, but this... Read the full review »
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3 weeks ago
With its carefree attitude and easygoing sensibilities, “Totally Killer” is a female-centered horror and science fiction mash-up that’s a lot of fun. Inspired by retro 80s slasher flicks, the movie feels like an homage to “Hot Tub Time Mac... Read the full review »
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4 weeks ago
There isn’t much to dislike about director Maggie Betts‘ “The Burial,” a solid courtroom drama that hits all the expectations of the genre (and sometimes even exceeds them). Inspired by true events, this rousing David versus Goliath story... Read the full review »
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4 weeks ago
R-rated comedy “Old Dads” is not particularly bad and not particularly good, but it is entertaining, disposable entertainment. Directed and co-written by comedian Bill Burr, the film has some funny (if sometimes stale) jokes and a watered-down... Read the full review »
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4 weeks ago
R-rated comedy “Old Dads” is not particularly bad and not particularly good, but it is entertaining, disposable entertainment. Directed and co-written by comedian Bill Burr, the film has some funny (if sometimes stale) jokes and a watered-down... Read the full review »
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1 month ago
Director Jacqueline Castel‘s stunning visual style and two strong lead performances aren’t enough to save “My Animal,” a frustratingly generic and slow-paced film. This queer horror / romance feels listless and unoriginal to a fault, which... Read the full review »
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1 month ago
Writer / director John Carney is the master of making crowd-pleasing films for music lovers, and his latest won’t disappoint. “Flora and Son” is a terrific addition to his filmography (“Once,” “Begin Again,” “Sing Street“) and it... Read the full review »
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1 month ago
A celebration of womanhood, immigrants, and mother-daughter relationships are the main themes in writer / director Maryam Keshavarz‘s “The Persian Version,” a vibrant, sassy, and smart film about the way our families can not only shape and d... Read the full review »
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1 month ago
The topic of gender-based violence in the form of deepfake porn is explored in co-directors Sophie Compton and Reuben Hamlyn’s timely, eye-opening documentary, “Another Body.” The film tells the story of a college student who discovers video... Read the full review »
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1 month ago
It’s been a long, long time since I have laughed as heartily at a film as I did when I watched “Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls,” an absolutely hysterical project from start to finish. Based on a viral internet character create... Read the full review »
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1 month ago
Inspired by Kristen Roupenian’s short story of the same name (which is also the most-read piece of fiction ever published in The New Yorker), director Susanna Fogel‘s “Cat Person” takes a thoughtful, interesting, and cautionary tale about... Read the full review »
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1 month ago
Anthology movies can often feel like brutal missteps with a massive swing in terms of entertainment value and overall quality. That’s not the case with “Satanic Hispanics,” a compilation of short films from some of the leading Latin filmmake... Read the full review »
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1 month ago
Power struggles, gender roles, and greed are the rusty, one-note themes in writer / director Chloe Domont‘s debut feature “Fair Play,” a film that is incredibly problematic from start to finish. Being lauded by some as a smart erotic thrille... Read the full review »
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1 month ago
As a film fan by birth and a movie critic by profession, I take no pleasure in stating what needs to be said: it’s time for Martin Scorsese to hang up his director’s hat for good. He admittedly is one of the all-time greats and one of the most... Read the full review »
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1 month ago
As a body of work, science fiction is usually most appreciated by those who are highly educated and more curious than the average person. It’s not an elite genre, but it’s one that thinkers tend to gravitate towards. “The Creator” manages... Read the full review »
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1 month ago
The complex, existential themes in co-directors Cru Ennis and Lee Roy Kunz’s “Deliver Us” are sophisticated and thought-provoking, which makes it even more disappointing that the film isn’t well-executed overall. This theological horror th... Read the full review »
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1 month ago
The moody, melancholy undercurrent that can sometimes permeate the holiday season is masterfully expressed in “The Holdovers,” a story that’s brimming with themes of loneliness, grief, and regret. Although this is a film that deals with the... Read the full review »
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1 month ago
NYAD (2023)

NYAD (2023)

7 / 10
It’s uncommon to see a film completely nail the ins and outs of a complex female friendship, but “Nyad” features one of the more authentic portrayals I’ve seen in a long time. This rousing movie is touching, inspiring, and entertaining, ev... Read the full review »