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You Can Live Forever
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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beautiful, honest and touching queer drama... There are very few depictions of Jehovah’s Witnesses in film and almost always the filmmakers get some aspects of that religion’s culture wrong. You Can Live Forever is spot on in every single aspect.
Posted May 10, 2023
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Bottoms
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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film unabashedly leans into its ridiculousness and is bolstered two strong leads... High school cliches are turned up several notches to great comedic effect.
Posted Mar 19, 2023
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The New Americans: Gaming a Revolution
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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high-paced and engrossing documentary about our new age of finance and digital disruption.
Posted Mar 19, 2023
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The Starling Girl
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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The Starling Girl’s tale of forbidden lust in a religious community will both titillate and disturb viewers.
Posted Mar 19, 2023
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I Used to be Funny
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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a heartfelt drama that tackles PTSD and depression while balancing the poignancy with humor.
Posted Mar 19, 2023
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Love to Love You, Donna Summer
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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isn’t as revelatory as it promises to be and leaves the audience with more questions than answers.
Posted Mar 19, 2023
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Citizen Sleuth
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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navigates some murky waters... a compelling watch.
Posted Mar 19, 2023
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The Disappearance of Shere Hite
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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effectively brings Shere Hite back in the limelight and serves double duty as both a biographical documentary and a scathing expose on how women are treated by the media.
Posted Mar 19, 2023
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Black Barbie: A Documentary
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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An ambitious exploration of the creation and impact of Black Barbie as well as the complexities of race and representation. Multi-layered. Revelatory. Beautiful.
Posted Mar 12, 2023
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The Lady Bird Diaries
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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The intention with this documentary is clear. Lady Bird Johnson's legacy should be recognized and the person to bring her back into the spotlight is Lady Bird herself.
Posted Mar 12, 2023
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Eileen
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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There is a tonal shift that takes this from dramatic love story to murder mystery. Earlier scenes hint at something being afoot but the story’s twist will still catch viewers by surprise.
Posted Jan 28, 2023
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Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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blends biographical documentary style and narrative storytelling to paint a portrait of an extraordinary man.
Posted Jan 28, 2023
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Cassandro
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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spirited performance by Gael Garcia Bernal... He truly embodies this character, giving Saúl gravitas and Cassandro verve... The film conveys a strong message of acceptance and joy in individual expression.
Posted Jan 26, 2023
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AUM: The Cult at the End of the World
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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Cult documentaries have gained a following in recent years and anyone fascinated with mind control and cult mentality will find a lot to be horrified by in this film.
Posted Jan 26, 2023
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L'immensitÃ
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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a heartfelt coming-of-age story that treats its subjects with great care. It's as much a story about a preteen coming into his identity as it is about a woman's struggle with adulting... a handful of musical numbers add levity to the film.
Posted Jan 24, 2023
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Radical
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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The film as a whole really celebrates education... [also] a sobering revelation that potential does not necessarily guarantee opportunity.
Posted Jan 24, 2023
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Little Richard: I Am Everything
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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a bit on the long side and includes some stylistic elements and flourishes that seemed unnecessary... [but it] does a tremendous job demonstrating Little Richard's impact on the industry as well as the dichotomy between his private and public life.
Posted Jan 24, 2023
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Sometimes I Think About Dying
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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Sometimes I Think About Dying is on the surface a story about female loneliness... However, the movie’s strength lies in how it captures corporate monotony and contemporary work culture.
Posted Jan 22, 2023
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Modern Whore
(2020)
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Raquel Stecher
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A retro style documentary with highly stylized re-enactments.
Posted Jan 22, 2023
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American Murderer
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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a fantastic character study that offers a nuanced look at the making of a criminal.
Posted Dec 31, 2022
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Into the Weeds
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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Into the Weeds effectively drives home the message that corporate greed and the lack of regulation makes victims of everyday people.
Posted Oct 16, 2022
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Town Destroyer
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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Many arguments are made and the documentary does an excellent job not taking sides. It’s up for the viewer to draw their own conclusion.
Posted Oct 12, 2022
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Butterfly in the Sky
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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This film serves up a heaping dose of nostalgia while also enlightening viewers on the history and importance of this landmark television program.
Posted Oct 02, 2022
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The Stolen Valley
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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Alta Valley offers viewers a classic western style thriller as a platform to share the important story of the Diné people.
Posted Sep 29, 2022
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Confess, Fletch
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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Confess, Fletch is pure comedy gold. Solid storytelling, a great lead, full realized quirky supporting characters and a fun murder mystery plot. And it’s even better on second viewing.
Posted Sep 28, 2022
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Carmen
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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Eat Pray Love (2010) meets Corpus Christi (2019) in this tender drama about a middle-aged woman reclaiming her life after years of service in the church.
Posted Sep 27, 2022
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Charcoal
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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Charcoal/Carvão is an unrelentingly brutal film about the lengths people will go to escape their situation.
Posted Sep 15, 2022
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The Cow Who Sang a Song Into the Future
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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This hauntingly beautiful Chilean fable reminds us that we are one with nature and we must protect it.
Posted Sep 14, 2022
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Last Flight Home
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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Documentary filmmaker Ondi Timoner has given us all a precious gift with her deeply personal film Last Flight Home.
Posted Sep 14, 2022
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Our American Family
(2021)
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Raquel Stecher
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Our American Family is a brutally honest documentary that gives viewers an inside look into how addiction affects families.
Posted Sep 04, 2022
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3/5
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Three Thousand Years of Longing
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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a fanciful meditation on the power of human connection and stories. Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton are fantastic in their individual roles but ultimately lacked chemistry with each other.
Posted Sep 04, 2022
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Adopting Audrey
(2021)
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Raquel Stecher
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The film has a strong failure-to-launch theme, quirky characters and does a lot to explore complex family dynamics. Heartfelt, engrossing and thoroughly enjoyable.
Posted Aug 05, 2022
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The Unmaking of a College
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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While the subject matter is fascinating in its own right, this documentary was difficult to get through.
Posted Jun 14, 2022
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Offseason
(2021)
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Raquel Stecher
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Offseason offers some fun summertime spooks especially for those who love demonic/paranormal horror.
Posted Jun 06, 2022
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We Feed People
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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This film will move audiences to tears and hopefully inspire some to take on their own philanthropic cause.
Posted Mar 22, 2022
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Bodies Bodies Bodies
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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Bodies Bodies Bodies offers a great combination of spooks and laughs that is sure to please horror fans.
Posted Mar 22, 2022
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Raquel 1:1
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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a bold exploration of female agency and spirituality
Posted Mar 20, 2022
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Gone in the Night
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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The Cow is a bit of a mess. It cant overcome its flimsy premise...
Posted Mar 20, 2022
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Pretty Problems
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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gratifying comedy with a decidedly poignant message
Posted Mar 18, 2022
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Clean
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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While the film might leave viewers wanting more, its still well worth a watch.
Posted Mar 14, 2022
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Facing Nolan
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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This film has a lot of heart and treats its subject with both reverence and tongue-in-cheek humor.
Posted Mar 13, 2022
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Fire of Love
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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a truly extraordinary documentary
Posted Mar 12, 2022
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Retrograde
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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a study in neurosis and those microaggressions that drive us crazy.
Posted Feb 06, 2022
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Paris is in Harlem
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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employs split screens, cuts and varying perspectives to offer the viewer a multi-character mosaic. Paris is in Harlem is a film brimming with hope and joy. It serves as a reminder the power of community and human connection.
Posted Feb 05, 2022
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Am I OK?
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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a heartfelt comedy about friendship and sexuality.
Posted Jan 27, 2022
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Master
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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Diallo effectively demonstrates the power of racism in pretty much every aspect of this film... a must watch
Posted Jan 26, 2022
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Resurrection
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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Resurrection is like Gaslight (1944) meets Rosemary's Baby (1968) but on steroids. Rebecca Hall turns a wonderful performance as the increasingly paranoid Margaret. Tim Roth's portrayal of David is absolutely chilling.
Posted Jan 26, 2022
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TikTok, Boom.
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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offers critical analysis on TikTok... but ignores the many nuances of the app. TikTok, Boom. is underwhelming.
Posted Jan 25, 2022
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Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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is a satisfyingly funny satire that features two wonderful performances from its stars Brown and Hall... The story loses steam in the last half
Posted Jan 24, 2022
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Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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an illuminating study on the history of the male gaze in film.
Posted Jan 23, 2022
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