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1 year ago
It may still be early in the year, but “Mafia Mamma” is a definite contender for worst film of 2023. This vapid comedy (from director Catherine Hardwicke) feels like it was crafted by a soccer mom groupthink, with a ridiculous fantasy story th... Read the full review »
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1 year ago
Science Fiction stories are almost always interesting or intellectually stimulating, and on paper, the idea behind “The Pod Generation” sounds like a good premise. This female-focused satire of how technology, consumerism, nature, and detached... Read the full review »
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EO (2022)

EO (2022)

8 / 10
The world of the unknown as seen through the eyes of a former circus donkey is poignantly visualized in “EO,” director and co-writer Jerzy Skolimowski‘s deeply affecting, contemplative film. The story follows the animal as he navigates throu... Read the full review »
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Early in writer / director Damien Chazelle‘s “Babylon,” there is a repulsive scene of an elephant letting loose a bout of explosive diarrhea directly into a man’s face. This probably should have been my cue to walk out, as I was worried th... Read the full review »
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1 year ago
Poetic and contemplative, writer / director Charlotte Wells‘ feature debut “Aftersun” is an elegant, heartbreaking story of the strong bond between a father and his daughter. This touching film is shot on 35 mm film, which gives it a vintag... Read the full review »
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“The Son” tells the story of a broken family struggling to support their son when he has a full-blown mental health crisis. Based on director Florian Zeller‘s stage play and adapted for the screen by Christopher Hampton, this intense family... Read the full review »
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1 year ago
A traditional documentary of the cinéma vérité variety, “All That Breathes” is a beautiful story of human kindness towards winged creatures. The film tells the story of two brothers who run a bird hospital in India that’s dedicated to res... Read the full review »
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1 year ago
The visually dazzling “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” is a swashbuckling adventure with heart that has just as much substance as it does style. From the high-stakes, emotional story and beautifully directed action scenes to the terrific voice p... Read the full review »
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RRR (2022)

RRR (2022)

9 / 10
“RRR” is one of those movies where just about everyone who watches it, loves it. It’s an over-the-top historical spectacle about a violent uprising in 1920s India, offering a fictitious retelling of real events. This international blockbuste... Read the full review »
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1 year ago
TÁR (2022)

TÁR (2022)

9 / 10
I’ve seen thousands of films in my life, but none has ever felt as demanding of its audience than writer / director Todd Field‘s “Tár,” an intense, dialogue-heavy exploration of one woman’s self-destruction of her illustrious career and... Read the full review »
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1 year ago
Pearl (2022)

Pearl (2022)

8 / 10
The strange and unusual “Pearl,” a prequel to writer / director Ti West‘s “X”, is a different kind of slasher film. Creating an origin story for the title villain, the film tells the history of a farm girl dreamer with a serious mean str... Read the full review »
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1 year ago
There’s no better filmmaker to usher back in the modern age of must-see blockbuster entertainment than James Cameron, and his “Avatar: The Way of Water” is the most visually incredible film I have ever seen. This gorgeous, technically advanc... Read the full review »
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1 year ago
X (2022)

X (2022)

6 / 10
Ti West is a great visual director, and you can count on his films looking polished and amazing. Such is the case with “X,” the first film in his series of slashers (including the prequel, “Pearl,” and the upcoming “MaXXXine,” which is... Read the full review »
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1 year ago
With a story about the need for human connection and the power of cinema, “Empire of Light” should have been a total winner from start to finish. Written and directed by Sam Mendes, the film is riddled with too many subplots and so many proble... Read the full review »
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1 year ago
Director Edward Berger‘s screen adaptation of the noted novel “All Quiet on the Western Front” is a timely, effective interpretation of Erich Maria Remarque’s classic story. This beautiful and brutal film features gorgeous cinematography,... Read the full review »
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1 year ago
Director and co-writer Park Chan-wook‘s “Decision to Leave” is a slow-burn story of obsession, desire, and murder. This richly layered noir film offers a stylish homage to Hitchcock thrillers with its impressive visuals and intricate storyte... Read the full review »
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1 year ago
“Emancipation” is exploitative in the most unpleasant way. Director Antoine Fuqua‘s film is inspired by a true story, but by mingling various genres (thriller, action, historical drama) and with a needlessly Oscar-baity performance from Will... Read the full review »
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1 year ago
The warning for parents is right there in the title of “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” a visually stunning animated film that is not made for children. By including the name of the director (who is responsible for sinister titles like “P... Read the full review »
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1 year ago
Important subject matter doesn’t always translate to a good movie, and “She Said” is a botched attempt at retelling the true story of two New York Times reporters who took down the infamous Hollywood abuser, Harvey Weinstein. It’s somethin... Read the full review »
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1 year ago
Writer / director Ruben Östlund‘s wickedly sharp black comedy “Triangle of Sadness” offers a biting satire of everything from gender roles, capitalist society, corruption of power, modern masculinity, and the social hierarchies that result... Read the full review »