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Crash Land
(2026)
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Preston Barta
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A coming-of-age adventure about backyard stunts, bruised shins and a heart that knows how to win. This one explores grief through filmmaking and creative ambition, blending sincerity with genuine fun.
Posted May 06, 2026
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I Love Boosters
(2026)
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Preston Barta
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This film is mind-blowingly creative and funny as hell, even when its wild ambition sometimes whirls out of control. Filmmaker Boots Riley is a bold risk-taker who rewards adventurous viewers, and star Keke Palmer is a knockout.
Posted May 06, 2026
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Over Your Dead Body
(2026)
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Preston Barta
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Imagine a romantic comedy filtered through the adrenaline and quirk of the "Zed’s dead" sequence in "Pulp Fiction." It’s offbeat, stylish and memorable as filmmaker Jorma Taccone brings the heat.
Posted May 06, 2026
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The Ascent
(2026)
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Preston Barta
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What sets this documentary apart is its beautifully literary editing style as the film parallels [Mandy Horvath's] harrowing ascent with her adapted everyday routines and the chilling investigation into her trauma.
Posted May 06, 2026
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Hokum
(2026)
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Preston Barta
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Directed by Damian McCarthy, this traditional, restrained horror piece feels exactly like a classic Stephen King story that the legendary author simply forgot to write.
Posted May 06, 2026
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See You When I See You
(2026)
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Preston Barta
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What could’ve easily veered into melodramatic territory that’s more forced than forceful, Duplass and Co. skillfully balance humor and profound devastation, working in visionary elements that delve deeper into the raw, authentic emotions at play.
Posted May 06, 2026
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Leviticus
(2026)
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Preston Barta
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Chiarella’s control of atmosphere and tone elevates the film from a standard genre piece into a deeply resonant work of art.
Posted May 06, 2026
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Wishful Thinking
(2026)
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Preston Barta
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This sci-fi romantic comedy introduces us to a premise as delightfully original as it is profoundly human.
Posted May 06, 2026
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Mother Mary
(2026)
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Preston Barta
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It is a film with a lot on its mind, finding beautiful, intense ways to explore unresolved pain while also opening up the sensation of discovering a new dimension in life.
Posted Apr 14, 2026
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Power Ballad
(2026)
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Preston Barta
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Carney proves once again that music can bridge the gap between who we are and who we want to be, underscoring the magic of collaboration. Sweet, dramatically intense and creatively rich.
Posted Mar 27, 2026
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Anima
(2026)
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Preston Barta
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While the film flirts with high-concept science fiction, its heart remains entirely and painfully human. A deeply moving, cross-cultural retrofuturistic drama.
Posted Mar 20, 2026
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The Gates
(2026)
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Preston Barta
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'The Gates' easily could have been a standard, throwaway thriller. Instead, it is a fun, intense and socially resonant ride that treats its characters — and its setting — with deep respect.
Posted Mar 18, 2026
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Scream 7
(2026)
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Preston Barta
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'Scream 7' isn’t a disaster. It’s something far more damning for a franchise built on meta-commentary and razor-sharp wit. It is remarkably and painfully ordinary.
Posted Mar 02, 2026
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Wuthering Heights
(2026)
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Preston Barta
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The good news? Fennell’s latest is indeed a ravishing, hot-blooded affair. The better news? It’s also one of the most exquisitely crafted and emotionally arresting films you’ll see all year.
Posted Feb 18, 2026
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The Moment
(2026)
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Preston Barta
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If you are looking for a standard music documentary, look elsewhere. But if you want to see an artist dissect their own fame with a scalpel while the world watches, this is the ticket to buy.
Posted Feb 04, 2026
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Shelter
(2026)
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Preston Barta
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It manages to be a kinetic thriller and a character study, a story about a man who is a precision instrument of violence learning to be a precision instrument of care.
Posted Jan 31, 2026
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All That's Left of You
(2025)
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Preston Barta
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A devastatingly beautiful portrait of a family trying to survive the echoes of the past without letting the noise drown out their humanity.
Posted Jan 23, 2026
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One Battle After Another
(2025)
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Preston Barta
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From Leo’s iconic whistling to Penn’s intense performance, 'One Battle After Another' is a cinematic feast that keeps you on your toes.
Posted Dec 20, 2025
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Jay Kelly
(2025)
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Preston Barta
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Yes, it’s a "sad, rich, white person’s movie," but 'Jay Kelly' transcends its premise with a specificity and charm that’s impossible to resist.
Posted Dec 20, 2025
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Fuck My Son!
(2025)
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Preston Barta
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You might vomit, you will almost certainly squirm, and you’ll likely question the life choices. But for those who appreciate cinema that pushes buttons until the whole console breaks, this is an unmissable event.
Posted Dec 20, 2025
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Train Dreams
(2025)
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Preston Barta
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'Train Dreams' is a lyrical tale that captures the beauty and sorrow of the human condition with a grace and wisdom that is all too rare. It’s a testament to the power of a quiet life and a reminder that, in the end, we are all connected to it all.
Posted Dec 20, 2025
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Boogie Nights
(1997)
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Peter Rainer
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Anderson doesn't just capture the pretensions of this world. He also falls for them. And that's where the film loses its edge.
Posted Sep 23, 2025
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Alien Resurrection
(1997)
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Peter Rainer
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What sets it somewhat apart from the others is the artfulness with which it achieves a few of its effects. The film may be schlock, but it's a higher grade than we are accustomed to from this series.
Posted Jul 18, 2024
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The Matrix
(1999)
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Bill Gallo
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The Wachowskis seem to be saying that while state-of-the-art effects speak for themselves, loud and clear, there's still room amid all the kicking and shooting and shouting for the carefully observed human emotion.
Posted Jul 13, 2023
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Magnolia
(1999)
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Robert Wilonsky
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Magnolia, the third film from writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson, is a brilliant piece of garbage -- mesmerizing, but only because you can't believe someone has the temerity to put so much into so little.
Posted Jun 29, 2023
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Heavenly Creatures
(1994)
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Matt Zoller Seitz
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It's so bold, passionate, and perverse that it crosses just about every categorical line in cinema.
Posted May 16, 2023
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My Family/Mi Familia
(1995)
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Matt Zoller Seitz
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One of the most satisfying dramas I've ever seen.
Posted Aug 26, 2021
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Psychotropic Overload
(1994)
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Matt Zoller Seitz
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So here it is, Joseph. If bad press really is better than no press, here's something better. And if raw persistence made careers in the film industry, you'd have a three-picture deal by now...
Posted Jul 26, 2021
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The Rat Pack
(1998)
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Robert Wilonsky
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It's a film about style that has none, a film about tough guys that has no punch, a cocktail without the booze.
Posted Apr 29, 2020
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Event Horizon
(1997)
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Robert Wilonsky
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In space, apparently, no one can hear you direct.
Posted Dec 15, 2018
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The Exorcist
(1973)
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Robert Wilonsky
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[Friedkin] knew he wasn't making art; he was concocting gross-out pop -- a movie so "scary" it borders on being silly.
Posted Oct 15, 2014
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The Boxer
(1997)
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Peter Rainer
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The Boxer is very observant about the ways in which women are enlisted in the IRA cause.
Posted May 14, 2013
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Chicago
(2002)
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Bill Gallo
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As the show has always taught us, the public is fickle and fame is fleeting. But some things turn out to be timeless. Chicago looks like one of them.
Posted Oct 18, 2008
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Wolf Creek
(2005)
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Luke Y. Thompson
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Greg McLean, who has many shorts and commercials under his belt, makes a significant feature debut here, with unapologetic horror that doesn't compromise.
Posted Jan 04, 2006
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Mirrormask
(2005)
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Luke Y. Thompson
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looks as amazing as anything onscreen this year.
Posted Oct 08, 2005
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It's All Gone Pete Tong
(2004)
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Robert Wilonsky
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The movie leaves us with a broad, genuine smile, not the smirk born of so many mockumentaries. This is phony, absolutely, but the good feeling it leaves behind is plenty real.
Posted May 13, 2005
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Monster-in-Law
(2005)
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Bill Gallo
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Billed as a comedy, this low-wattage sitcom is both ill-tempered and mean-spirited -- not least when it's cracking anti-gay jokes and making snide suggestions about incest.
Posted May 13, 2005
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
(2005)
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Robert Wilonsky
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The droll has been made dull, a most inexplicable and unfortunate turn of events for so adored a genius, goofball work as this.
Posted Apr 29, 2005
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Dot the I
(2003)
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Bill Gallo
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If you find dense, self-conscious mystification decorated with all kinds of fashionable postmodern gimmicks more than a bit annoying, best to look elsewhere.
Posted Apr 23, 2005
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The Interpreter
(2005)
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Robert Wilonsky
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The action gives way, time and time again, to the inaction of people sitting there, explaining why they're there and how they got there and why they're not leaving, which isn't thrilling at all.
Posted Apr 22, 2005
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Dust to Glory
(2005)
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Bill Gallo
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94 minutes' worth of mind-numbing repetition, complete with a musical score seemingly lifted from reality TV.
Posted Apr 09, 2005
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Sahara
(2005)
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Robert Wilonsky
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A stunning piece of work -- stunningly inept, stunningly incoherent, stunningly awful in every single way imaginable.
Posted Apr 09, 2005
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Fever Pitch
(2005)
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Jean Oppenheimer
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A sweet, ingratiating romantic comedy.
Posted Apr 09, 2005
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Oldboy
(2003)
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Luke Y. Thompson
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It's a work of art for sure, but a sadistic one. Oldboy is one of the year's best; it just isn't for everyone.
Posted Apr 08, 2005
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The Upside of Anger
(2005)
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Robert Wilonsky
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A mature, informed piece of work that sticks in your head, your heart and your throat long after it's over.
Posted Apr 02, 2005
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Sin City
(2005)
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Robert Wilonsky
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What we get isn't so much a dismantled and rearranged puzzle-piece narrative as much as a song stripped of its verses, till all we're left with is the chorus.
Posted Apr 01, 2005
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Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
(2005)
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Robert Wilonsky
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All it lacks is a laugh track -- appropriate since it also lacks a laugh.
Posted Mar 25, 2005
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Millions
(2004)
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Robert Wilonsky
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Charming, warming fable.
Posted Mar 25, 2005
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Walk on Water
(2004)
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Jean Oppenheimer
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Will resonate with all sorts of viewers.
Posted Mar 25, 2005
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Guess Who
(2005)
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Robert Wilonsky
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It breaks no ground, but at least it doesn't bury itself beneath so much proselytizing and posing.
Posted Mar 25, 2005
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