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Rumble Through the Dark
(2023)
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Daniel Eagan
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Aaron Eckhart has made a career out of over-performing in vehicles that don’t deserve him. He’s all sinew and bone here, spitting blood, tearing up motel rooms, hallucinating about his past. He elevates the entire film.
Posted Nov 03, 2023
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Jawan
(2023)
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Daniel Eagan
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Shah Rukh Khan is the whole show in Jawan, his second blockbuster adventure in less than a year.
Posted Nov 01, 2023
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Past Lives
(2023)
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Daniel Eagan
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No movie this year shows the hurt of lost dreams like Past Lives.
Posted Jun 16, 2023
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Asteroid City
(2023)
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Daniel Eagan
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A black hole of a movie that sucks pleasure right out of you.
Posted Jun 16, 2023
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Sakra
(2023)
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Daniel Eagan
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A stunning achievement. If you have any interest in wuxia, it is a must-see.
Posted Apr 17, 2023
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Ride On
(2023)
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Daniel Eagan
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I don’t want to harp on one of cinema’s great figures. What I would like is a film with some bite, a story that addresses something concrete, and a style that realizes that filmmaking has changed since 1992.
Posted Apr 17, 2023
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The Tank
(2023)
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Daniel Eagan
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Raises expectations it never quite delivers. The surprise is an extremely appealing turn by Luciane Buchanan.
Posted Apr 17, 2023
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The Eight Mountains
(2022)
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Daniel Eagan
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...memorable more for what it shows than what it means.
Posted Jan 24, 2023
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The Wandering Earth II
(2023)
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Daniel Eagan
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Director Frant Gwo stages showpiece after showpiece with remarkable confidence. The filmmaking style is fluid, involving, with visual effects on a level with Hollywood efforts.
Posted Jan 23, 2023
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Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva
(2022)
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Daniel Eagan
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Best when showing the romantic chemistry between Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.
Posted Sep 08, 2022
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Coast
(2021)
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Daniel Eagan
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Coast captures small-town life so honestly that you care deeply what happens to the characters. That’s exactly what you want a movie to do.
Posted Aug 06, 2022
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Beneath the Banyan Tree
(2021)
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Daniel Eagan
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iBeneath the Banyan Treeiexplores an uprooted Chinese family trying to find its way in Los Angeles. Anchored by strong performances, it reaches emotional moments that will resonate with sympathetic viewers.
Posted Mar 31, 2022
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Raging Fire
(2021)
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Daniel Eagan
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It is a luxury to watch action this skilled and precise, with stunts that are simply beyond the abilities of most Hollywood productions.
Posted Oct 26, 2021
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East of the Mountains
(2021)
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Daniel Eagan
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Despite its solemn tone and themes, this is a movie whose heart and decency are irresistible.
Posted May 12, 2021
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Here Are the Young Men
(2021)
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Daniel Eagan
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Taylor-Joy brings some life to her stereotyped role, but she's not on screen enough.
Posted Apr 15, 2021
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Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache
(2019)
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Daniel Eagan
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Writer and director Khyentse Norbu is an astute filmmaker who can tap into an international indie sensibility without losing track of Nepalese culture.
Posted Apr 07, 2021
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The Rescue
(2020)
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Daniel Eagan
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Lam's command of movement, narrative, and pacing is superb, building tremendous suspense and momentum while tightening the screws on his characters.
Posted Dec 17, 2020
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Let Them All Talk
(2020)
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Daniel Eagan
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Streep is so nuanced, so confident, so familiar with her character that she's a joy to watch.
Posted Dec 04, 2020
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Girl
(2020)
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Daniel Eagan
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A grimy, mean-spirited, claustrophobic drama reminiscent of Jim Thompson.
Posted Dec 03, 2020
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Monsoon
(2019)
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Daniel Eagan
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Monsoon succeeds best when it suggests more.
Posted Nov 09, 2020
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My Name Is Pedro
(2017)
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Daniel Eagan
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Director Lillian LaSalle takes a narrowly focused story and connects it to larger themes that affect everyone. It's an emotional journey that hits uncomfortable truths.
Posted Sep 16, 2020
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The Eight Hundred
(2020)
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Daniel Eagan
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Digging past the surface morale boosting, you will find a darker story.
Posted Aug 31, 2020
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Unprescribed
(2020)
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Daniel Eagan
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[Director Steve] Ellmore cites a study that some 20 vets commit suicide every day, a damning commentary on our nation's priorities.
Posted Aug 12, 2020
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The Secret: Dare to Dream
(2020)
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Daniel Eagan
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Easy to trash, yes, but it's a movie that does what it's supposed to do without fuss or pretense.
Posted Aug 04, 2020
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Rebuilding Paradise
(2020)
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Daniel Eagan
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Rebuilding Paradise lets the people who experienced the fire come to grips with it on their own terms, at their own pace.
Posted Jul 27, 2020
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Greyhound
(2020)
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Daniel Eagan
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Tom Hanks delivers another exceptional performance, the kind viewers may be taking for granted.
Posted Jul 11, 2020
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The Outpost
(2019)
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Daniel Eagan
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...an incredible technical accomplishment, one that captures the shock and fear of battle.
Posted Jul 01, 2020
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My Spy
(2020)
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Daniel Eagan
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All Dave Bautista needs to become an international star is a better vehicle.
Posted Jun 25, 2020
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Irresistible
(2020)
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Daniel Eagan
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Events have overtaken Irresistible, to a disheartening effect.
Posted Jun 23, 2020
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My Darling Vivian
(2020)
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Daniel Eagan
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Learning about Vivian Liberto helps explain her husband Johnny Cash.
Posted Jun 16, 2020
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Hammer
(2019)
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Daniel Eagan
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A gritty film noir about petty crooks on the US/Canadian border, Hammer builds a persuasive sense of desperation.
Posted Jun 09, 2020
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The Painter and the Thief
(2020)
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Daniel Eagan
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Rees achieves levels of intimacy with his subjects that are revealing but distinctly uncomfortable.
Posted May 22, 2020
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Blood and Money
(2020)
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Daniel Eagan
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Berenger gives a finely tuned performance that elevates Blood and Money beyond a typical pulp revenge thriller.
Posted May 14, 2020
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The Third Strike
(2021)
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Daniel Eagan
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Will convince viewers that changes need to be made to the criminal code.
Posted May 13, 2020
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The Dalai Lama: Scientist
(2019)
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Daniel Eagan
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Viewers don't need to know much about cosmology, cognitive science, brain plasticity, molecular biology, or even Buddhism to appreciate the Dalai Lama's warm presence and deep laughter.
Posted May 12, 2020
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Around the Sun
(2019)
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Daniel Eagan
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Two people who meet outside a Normandy chateau work out several versions of their encounter in this accomplished, involving miniature.
Posted Apr 13, 2020
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Critical Thinking
(2020)
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Daniel Eagan
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Modest but effective drama with a worthy message from director and actor John Leguizamo.
Posted Apr 13, 2020
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Draupadi Unleashed
(2019)
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Daniel Eagan
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Leads Salena Qureshi, Melanie Chandra, Anna George and Azita Ghanizada are the best part of this soap opera.
Posted Apr 13, 2020
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Fagara
(2019)
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Daniel Eagan
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Understated family drama offers uncommonly rich roles for its stars, especially Canto-pop singer Sammi Cheng Sau-man.
Posted Apr 09, 2020
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Human Capital
(2019)
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Daniel Eagan
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Maya Hawke's work with Alex Wolf is what makes this worth watching.
Posted Mar 26, 2020
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Family Obligations
(2019)
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Daniel Eagan
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Doesn't always overcome its bare-bones budget and technical insufficiencies.
Posted Feb 19, 2020
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Enter the Fat Dragon
(2020)
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Daniel Eagan
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Donnie Yen is a joy to watch, and the action sequences are choreographed, shot and edited with exceptional skill.
Posted Feb 11, 2020
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The Rhythm Section
(2020)
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Daniel Eagan
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You want a female killer movie? This will do well enough, as long as you're not looking for excitement as well.
Posted Jan 30, 2020
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Ashfall
(2019)
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Daniel Eagan
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Ashfall isn't trying to do anything more than entertain viewers.
Posted Jan 20, 2020
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The Wake of Light
(2019)
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Daniel Eagan
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A quiet, contemplative drama of people lost in failed dreams that lives up to some, if not all, of its ambitions.
Posted Jan 08, 2020
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The Mercenary
(2019)
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Daniel Eagan
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Good action showcase for Belgian martial artist Dominiquie Vandenberg.
Posted Jan 03, 2020
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Ip Man 4: The Finale
(2019)
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Daniel Eagan
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One of the more enduring and satisfying film series in Hong Kong comes to a close.
Posted Dec 24, 2019
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Saand Ki Aankh
(2019)
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Daniel Eagan
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Sharpshooting women who break cultural barriers in India are irresistible leads in this crowd-pleasing film.
Posted Oct 24, 2019
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The Captain
(2019)
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Daniel Eagan
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Passengers on a flight to Tibet survive accidents and weather in a disaster pic that's become a blockbuster hit in China.
Posted Oct 21, 2019
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Send Me to the Clouds
(2019)
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Daniel Eagan
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Yao Chen is splendid, thoroughly embracing her difficult, at times off-putting character.
Posted Sep 25, 2019
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