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6 years ago
In 2018, the film world was introduced to exciting new director Carlos López Estrada and his best-of-the-year movie, “Blindspotting.” Expectations for filmmakers as talented as Estrada can feel insurmountable, but “Summertime,” his sophom... Read the full review »
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6 years ago
I am absolutely head over heels in love with writer-director Miranda July‘s “Kajillionaire,” a quirky, tender film that explores the longing for human connection wrapped up in a story about a family of down-on-their-luck con artists. The pro... Read the full review »
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6 years ago
I’m one of Kevin Smith‘s biggest fans, but “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” is a colossal disappointment. What could’ve been a dream film for fans of these two stoner characters instead is nothing but a string of cameos and callbacks in a plo... Read the full review »
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6 years ago
Terrence Malick lovers are going to mesmerized by “A Hidden Life,” his latest, and perhaps even greatest, work in years. As a huge fan of the director’s films, this three hour ethereal work of art plays like an extended dream and is textbook... Read the full review »
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6 years ago
When a franchise’s success has been built upon a foundation of big, dumb, fun, delivering anything less creates the danger of being seen as a disappointment by fans. Such is the case with “Bad Boys for Life,” a mostly enjoyable yet ultimatel... Read the full review »
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6 years ago
The dead of winter is the time studios like to shove their bottom-basement junk into theaters, bringing us movies that are instantly forgettable and brimming with mediocrity. The female-driven buddy comedy “Like A Boss” is a great example. Thi... Read the full review »
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6 years ago
The man vs. nature survival film “Arctic” isn’t just another clichéd tale of the human spirit. Instead of taking the wholly predictable route, the mostly silent film (there are only a few lines of dialogue) relies on the charisma and talent... Read the full review »
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6 years ago
When it comes to impressive achievements in filmmaking, “1917” deserves to be near the top of the conversation. This war film, which unfolds in two hours of real time, is shot to appear as one continuous take. Thankfully, it is so much more th... Read the full review »
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6 years ago
Céline Sciamma, writer and director of “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” calls her period film a “manifesto on the male gaze.” This is the most accurate, elegant description of her story of a romance between two French women in the late 1700s... Read the full review »
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6 years ago
Brothers and co-directors Josh and Benny Safdie are two of the most exciting names working in modern independent cinema, so their film “Uncut Gems” debuted alongside a shadow of grandiose expectations. The bottom line is that the film is good... Read the full review »
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6 years ago
Think of “The Report” as an educational lecture rather than a piece of entertainment. The film tells the story of Daniel Jones (Adam Driver), lead investigator for the U.S. Senate’s sweeping study into the CIA’s Detention and Interrogation... Read the full review »
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6 years ago
Sometimes a movie struts its awfulness with such glee that it becomes an enjoyably sadistic pleasure rather than a chore to watch. Such is the case with “Cats,” the big screen adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1982 musical that became one... Read the full review »
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6 years ago
Director Clint Eastwood tells his own story of an American hero with “Richard Jewell,” a shallow portrait of a security guard who was wrongly accused of bombing Atlanta’s Centennial Park in 1996. Jewell reported the suspicious device before... Read the full review »
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6 years ago
Everything about the 2019 version of “Little Women” seems like it would be a slam dunk. There’s the talented Greta Gerwig at the helm, both writing and directing her sophomore effort after her phenomenal 2017 film “Lady Bird.” There’s... Read the full review »
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6 years ago
The true scandal of sexual misconduct at Fox News and the women who brought down the powerful man who built the conservative television empire is brought to life, sordid details and all, in “Bombshell.” It’s an uncomfortable but empowering m... Read the full review »
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6 years ago
When it comes to “Star Wars,” being a fan comes first and a film critic comes second. I was four years old when I saw the original, and I’ve been a huge devotee of all things in the galaxy for forty plus years. This isn’t a review written... Read the full review »
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6 years ago
Good intentions don’t always make for good movies, and “Waves” plays like a second-rate music video made by a pretentious film student. There are some deeply meaningful themes that fall by the wayside in this incredibly boring melodrama abou... Read the full review »
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6 years ago
When it comes to constructing a successful sequel, sometimes it’s best not to mess with a proven formula. Such is the case with “Jumanji: The Next Level,” an energetic, rollicking, ridiculously amusing part two to the much-loved 2017 reboot... Read the full review »
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6 years ago
An average documentary with uneven storytelling, “Knock Down the House” is worth watching if you’re a fan of the current pro-minority and pro-female movement in politics. In the long run this isn’t a memorable movie, but throughout its dur... Read the full review »
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6 years ago
The razor-sharp focus of “Honey Boy” makes it too late for you to duck and avoid the hit as the film delivers its knock-out emotional blow. This heartbreaking and soul cleansing film is based on actor Shia LaBeouf‘s real-life experiences, cr... Read the full review »