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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 »
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Haunting, brooding, and disquieting, “A Guide to Becoming an Elm Tree” is a micro-budget independent film that finds profound meaning in its ghostly tale. Co-director Adam and Skye Mann concoct an atmospheric, slow burning, eerie Irish folk fa... Read the full review »
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The power dynamics between men and women weigh heavy on “The Royal Hotel,” a nontraditional horror thriller from director and co-writer Kitty Green. This isn’t a slasher flick, jump scare bonanza, or gorefest, however, but a film where the r... Read the full review »
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Devotees of haunted houses and all things horror will get a kick out of director Quinn Monahan‘s “Spooktacular!,” a fanboy documentary about America’s first Halloween theme park, Spooky World. The film tells the story of David Bertolino an... Read the full review »
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Using the term “hard-hitting” to describe writer/director Demián Rugna‘s “When Evil Lurks” doesn’t even get close to characterizing what lies ahead for viewers of this savage, ruthless horror thriller. This tale of disturbing demonic... Read the full review »
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Director trio Miri Navasky, Maeve O’Boyle, and Karen O’Connor’s’s documentary “Joan Baez I Am A Noise” is a fascinating, poignant, and detailed portrait of a legendary folk artist coming to terms with the end of her celebrated musical... Read the full review »
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“Blood for Dust” is the type of generic crime thriller that not only has a forgettable title, but is something that you won’t remember watching a week later. That doesn’t mean it’s a stinker, though, and Rod Blackhurst’s strong directi... Read the full review »
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In art and literature, the vast wilderness of the American West is often romanticized in a way that paints it as an expansive land of beauty and opportunity. That’s why “Butcher’s Crossing,” adapted for the screen from John Williams’ 196... Read the full review »
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Science fiction thriller “No One Will Save You” is a pretty good movie, at least for the first half. It’s the final 40 minutes that greatly test the patience of the audience. What starts out as a thrilling alien invasion story with legitimat... Read the full review »