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Daddy Issues
(2020)
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Edward Douglas
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Are there really people this stupid and annoying on the planet?
Posted Jun 24, 2020
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Una
(2016)
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Edward Douglas
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It's a terrific example of how one can take a stageplay and turn it into something far more vast, while still remaining extremely intimate, sometimes to the point where it makes the audience uncomfortable.
Posted May 11, 2020
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Beastie Boys Story
(2020)
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Edward Douglas
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If you're not a fan of the Beastie Boys before this movie, you most definitely will be the end.
Posted Apr 22, 2020
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Night Comes On
(2018)
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Edward Douglas
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Night Comes On also introduces a lot of new talent, and though it's a quieter more introspective film, it's also one that's definitely worth seeking out.
Posted Aug 06, 2018
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Blindspotting
(2018)
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Edward Douglas
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Ultimately, Blindspotting is a far more powerful film that leaves a deep impact on the viewer, and it doesn't take costly Hamilton tickets to realize that Diggs is incredibly talented and should continue making films.
Posted Aug 06, 2018
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A
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Three Identical Strangers
(2018)
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Drew McWeeny
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Three Identical Strangers is a perfect summary of the nature vs. nurture discussion, and watching how the lives of these men played out from that unlikely meeting is heartbreaking.
Posted Jun 20, 2018
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The Bad News Bears
(1976)
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John Drain
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The Bad News Bears is one of those rare pieces of cinema that retains its enjoyable qualities decades after its original release.
Posted May 30, 2018
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A
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Won't You Be My Neighbor?
(2018)
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Drew McWeeny
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Once again, Mr. Rogers has given me a tool to help me navigate a world that can often feel sad and terrifying, and the equally timely and timeless...
Posted Mar 22, 2018
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C
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The Leisure Seeker
(2017)
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Edward Douglas
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There's nothing particularly groundbreaking here in terms of storytelling, and it seems like a fairly trivial waste of its two leads.
Posted Mar 09, 2018
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B+
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The Strangers: Prey at Night
(2018)
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Edward Douglas
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The Strangers: Prey at Night isn't terrible, but that's mainly due to Roberts' skills as a filmmaker and the film's climactic final act.
Posted Mar 09, 2018
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A Fantastic Woman
(2017)
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Edward Douglas
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It's impossible to watch [this| and not consider it one of the best films of 2017.
Posted Mar 06, 2018
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B
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The Ritual
(2017)
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Drew McWeeny
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Much of The Ritual is about mood and creeping dread, and Bruckner does that very well.
Posted Mar 02, 2018
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C+
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Winchester
(2018)
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Edward Douglas
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There's certainly good to be found in the story Winchester is trying to tell, but it's hard to believe it can possibly satisfy both the casual horror buff and the more diehard supernatural purist.
Posted Feb 02, 2018
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B+
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Juliet, Naked
(2018)
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Drew McWeeny
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Chris O'Dowd is good, as always. I feel like he's the kind of guy who will always deliver if the material is there, in terms of both comedy and the drama.
Posted Jan 31, 2018
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B
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Mandy
(2018)
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Drew McWeeny
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The film is lush and gorgeous even at its ugliest, and the further it goes, the deeper the mark it's trying to make on you.
Posted Jan 22, 2018
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C
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Insidious: The Last Key
(2018)
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Edward Douglas
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While not horrible, [it] feels like such a wasted opportunity to end on a high note rather than merely petering away.
Posted Jan 03, 2018
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A
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Lady Bird
(2017)
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Drew McWeeny
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This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.
Posted Nov 27, 2017
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B+
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Mudbound
(2017)
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Edward Douglas
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A triumph by Rees as a filmmaker, showing she can handle a wide range of characters and settings to create a cohesive story.
Posted Nov 21, 2017
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B-
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All I See Is You
(2016)
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Edward Douglas
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Won't be for everyone, and some people are going to absolutely loathe it, but it's a lovely artistic character exploration that is quite compelling when you're willing to go along for the ride.
Posted Oct 27, 2017
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A
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Jane
(2017)
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Drew McWeeny
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Right now, any piece of art that can be as smart and tasteful and sincere as this while promoting the idea that decency is important is something that we need,
Posted Oct 25, 2017
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A
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Novitiate
(2017)
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Edward Douglas
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Betts proves herself to be a fantastic storyteller ... Intense and riveting dramatic storytelling we rarely get to see in any given year.
Posted Oct 23, 2017
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D
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The Snowman
(2017)
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Drew McWeeny
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It adds up to what can only be described as a scorched-earth failure, a near-complete misfire that doesn't even work on the most fundamental levels as a film.
Posted Oct 19, 2017
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A
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Thor: Ragnarok
(2017)
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Drew McWeeny
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One thing about Taika Waititi is evident: he is 100% worthy, and the power of Thor is his.
Posted Oct 19, 2017
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Only the Brave
(2017)
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Drew McWeeny
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... "Only the Brave" surprised me because it is a complicated, adult film.
Posted Oct 19, 2017
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B
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Wonder Wheel
(2017)
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Edward Douglas
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Neither Allen's best movie nor his worst, although it's probably a stronger than his last few, mainly due to Winslet's fabulousness.
Posted Oct 17, 2017
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C-
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The Foreigner
(2017)
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Edward Douglas
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It's the type of action movie that just feels dated and not in a fun way either.
Posted Oct 12, 2017
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D+
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Wonderstruck
(2017)
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Edward Douglas
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Wonderstruck is probably the biggest disappointment in Todd Haynes' entire career. How one can go from the masterpiece that was Carol or any of his other films to this is mindboggling.
Posted Oct 10, 2017
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B+
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The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
(2017)
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Edward Douglas
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Having such freedom and such an illustrious cast makes The Meyerowitz Stories one of Baumbach's best movies so far.
Posted Oct 02, 2017
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B
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Last Flag Flying
(2017)
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Edward Douglas
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Last Flag Flying is a comedy with a lower case "c," so if you're expecting a lot of big laughs from this story about a man mourning the death of his son, you should probably adjust your expectations.
Posted Sep 29, 2017
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Battle of the Sexes
(2017)
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Edward Douglas
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A welcome return to form for Dayton and Faris
Posted Sep 23, 2017
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The Force
(2017)
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Edward Douglas
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A fascinating doc just being able to see how things really work within the police department compared to what we see in press conferences and through the media.
Posted Sep 23, 2017
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C-
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Tulip Fever
(2017)
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Edward Douglas
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Good luck understanding how any of this might appeal to modern moviegoers. It isn't awful, but it's needlessly convoluted and dull, dull, dull.
Posted Sep 01, 2017
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A-
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Patti Cake$
(2017)
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Edward Douglas
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Aspects of the film recalls the early work of Damien Chazelle. If Jasper can continue to deliver on this level, his career may wind up being just as impressive.
Posted Aug 14, 2017
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D+
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Good Time
(2017)
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Edward Douglas
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The Safdie Brothers box well outside their weight class with this abrasive crime-thriller.
Posted Aug 08, 2017
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B+
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The Glass Castle
(2017)
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Edward Douglas
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An erratic but emotional adaptation of Jeannette Wallis' memoir.
Posted Aug 08, 2017
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