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Title/Year
Author
1
Mid90s (2018)

Morgan Baila

The heartfelt charm of the movie lies in the impressive performances, not just from the two biggest names... but from the skaters cast to play a role they know like the back of their hand.
Posted Oct 18, 2018
2
Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)

Anne Cohen

The fact that the film is all the more compelling for its lack of traditional action is down to Heller's skilfull directing, and the script, which crackles with Lee and Jack's combined wit.
Posted Oct 18, 2018
3
Wildlife (2018)

Anne Cohen

Actor Paul Dano's directorial debut... is a complex, deep dive into the psyche of a broken family in an era where the veneer of happiness is prized above all.
Posted Oct 17, 2018
4
The Kindergarten Teacher (2018)

Anne Cohen

Sarah Colangelo directs this American adaptation of Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid's 2014 drama by the same name, and she masterfully creates an atmosphere of discomfort, if not outright horror. The buildup is slow and steady.
Posted Oct 12, 2018
5
Beautiful Boy (2018)

Anne Cohen

Beautiful Boy crescendos when Nic and David interact. It's a story about addiction, yes, but also about learning to let go of your children, for better or for worse. It's not exactly an enjoyable film to watch, but perhaps it shouldn't be.
Posted Oct 12, 2018
6
First Man (2018)

Anne Cohen

[It] is a love letter to the scope of human ambition, but is also conscious of its limits. Josh Singer's script doesn't gloss over the more controversial aspects of the space program, nor its detractors, whose concerns -- are given fair consideration.
Posted Oct 10, 2018
7
Venom (2018)

Anne Cohen

As a superhero movie, Venom,... is a dismal failure... But as a buddy comedy? Well, that's where Venom really hits its stride.
Posted Oct 4, 2018
8
Unsane (2018)

Ella Kemp

Amid the kitsch jump-scares and heightened theatrics of Sawyer's battle, Unsane might be the first film in a post-Weinstein era to actually make people listen.
Posted Oct 4, 2018
9
The Hate U Give (2018)

Anne Cohen

Stenberg gives a stunning and powerful portrayal of seething, bubbling rage at the injustice that she can endure no longer. But what keeps [it] from veering into the melodramatic... territory is that it commits to fleshing out its characters fully.
Posted Oct 1, 2018
10
A Star Is Born (2018)

Anne Cohen

A Star Is Born is a resounding success. The concert scenes are particularly impressive... It's intimate, and sweaty, and loud.
Posted Sep 28, 2018
11
Bad Times at the El Royale (2018)

Anne Cohen

Overall, it's a film that makes the most of its gorgeous set and talented cast to deliver a moody crime caper laced with humor and infectious enthusiasm.
Posted Sep 28, 2018
12
Colette (2018)

Anne Cohen

[It's] a thoroughly enjoyable, thought-provoking film that will have you question what you know about the past, and how it bleeds into our present -- and possibly our future.
Posted Sep 21, 2018
13
First Man (2018)

Maia Efrem

In summary, this movie is good, and its star power has Oscar potential.
Posted Sep 11, 2018
14
But I'm a Cheerleader (2000)

Anne Cohen

What makes But I'm A Cheerleader so emotionally affecting is that despite the cotton-candy exterior, the film never lets its audience forget that these are people undergoing a traumatic experience.
Posted Sep 6, 2018
15
Destination Wedding (2018)

Anne Cohen

Ryder is a gifted actress, and Reeves, who has mostly been coasting on roles where he doesn't have to say more than 15 lines at a time, manages to turn his signature woodenness into comedy. And together? It's a powerful force to contend with.
Posted Aug 30, 2018
16
Now and Then (1995)

Anne Cohen

It's a pleasure watching these four legendary women interact.Moore's quirky neuroticism and amazing all-black wardrobe are a treat to watch.
Posted Aug 27, 2018
17
Support the Girls (2018)

Anne Cohen

[It's] a thought-provoking, incisive look at sexual politics in the workplace that's as dramatic and heartfelt as it is funny.
Posted Aug 23, 2018
18
BlacKkKlansman (2018)

Anne Cohen

[It's] a film that deftly melds wit and social commentary, compounded by a horrifying end crescendo that's impossible to look away from, and stays with you long after you've left the theater.
Posted Aug 9, 2018
19
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

Anne Cohen

The entire film heavily leans into its specificity with a zest that's infectious. Crazy Rich Asians is here to celebrate in a big way.
Posted Aug 8, 2018
20
Night Comes On (2018)

Anne Cohen

A moving, riveting movie that highlights the power of sisterhood, both on and off screen.
Posted Aug 7, 2018
21
B.A.P.S. (1997)

Anne Cohen

The fact that the film has had such a lasting impact,... proves that the film spoke to its audience.
Posted Jul 31, 2018
22
The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018)

Anne Cohen

Why not sit back, and enjoy a summer blockbuster with jokes about vaginas that aren't geared towards men?
Posted Jul 31, 2018
23
The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018)

Anne Cohen

Though, [it] packs an emotional punch that's hard to shake. Like a good '90s single, it's the kind of thing that lurks in the back of your brain, ready to resurface with new meaning when you least expect it.
Posted Jul 31, 2018
24
Hot Summer Nights (2018)

Morgan Baila

I wouldn't call it the best movie of the summer, it is in fact the most ideal.
Posted Jul 26, 2018
25
Blindspotting (2018)

Sesali Bowen

It's wildly entertaining, and in a moment where Black Lives Matter has been occasionally overcooked in pop culture, the movie still feels timely and extremely relevant.
Posted Jul 26, 2018
26
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)

Anne Cohen

The thing about Mamma Mia 2 is that it feels less like a movie, and more like a live musical at which you are an active participant.
Posted Jul 23, 2018
27
Pretty Woman (1990)

Anne Cohen

The soundtrack, including the Roy Orbison classic that gave the movie its name, is bopping, and the pacing is breezy. Gere is charismatic, and he and Roberts have a subtle chemistry, a complicity that you want to share.
Posted Jul 23, 2018
28
Marie Antoinette (2006)

Anne Cohen

It's a highly personal film, which takes us into the very limited universe of a very young woman forced to play a very public role, gorgeously laying forth the trappings of luxury,... until we,... realize that it's nothing more than a gilded cage.
Posted Jul 16, 2018
29
Sorry to Bother You (2018)

Anne Cohen

The best part of Sorry To Bother You is that it feels unlike anything else, an almost DIY labor of love... with a message that packs a punch. Sometimes it's messy, and it's often weird, but it's always riveting.
Posted Jul 16, 2018
30
Eighth Grade (2018)

Anne Cohen

It's special, and rare, to see such a complex yet understanding and respectful look at a young woman's life.
Posted Jul 16, 2018
31
Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)

Anne Cohen

Fallout is a solid summer blockbuster that delivers on thrills, smiles and exuberant facial hair. Mission accomplished.
Posted Jul 12, 2018
32
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)

Anne Cohen

The script is snappy, and the jokes keep coming, making Ant-Man and the Wasp a healing balm after the dark ending of May's Avengers: Infinity War.
Posted Jun 27, 2018
33
Superfly (2018)

Sesali Bowen

Like a story from your drunk uncle, you strap in for a ride that is familiar, adventurous, and likely not headed to a conclusion that feels impactful. But dammit, it's a good time.
Posted Jun 20, 2018
34
Incredibles 2 (2018)

Anne Cohen

But perhaps Incredibles 2's greatest achievement is that it manages to feel like a superhero movie with well-designed action sequences while also poking fun at the genre.
Posted Jun 14, 2018
35
Clear History (2013)

Connie Wang

Larry David and I have a strange relationship...I totally find his stuff funny but so cringeworthy that I always end up running away from the TV when things get too awkward, and then back again because I want to know what happens.
Posted Jun 12, 2018
36
Ocean's 8 (2018)

Anne Cohen

The beauty of Ocean's 8 is how it manages to transcend its status as "the female Ocean's 11," delivering a bold, funny and joyous crime caper that gives its predecessor a run for its money.
Posted Jun 5, 2018
37
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)

Anne Cohen

There will be a sequel. The ending makes that abundantly clear. But in all honestly, I'm rooting for one. Because Fallen Kingdom kind of feels like one big set-up for a much more complex, nuanced, and interesting premise (and no hybrid dinosaurs!).
Posted Jun 5, 2018
38
Adrift (2018)

Anne Cohen

Ultimately, this is a movie that delivers on its promise: to provide a thrilling, emotional, and unfiltered look at a hardcore woman battling the elements, while perhaps deterring some viewers from ever setting foot on any kind of boat ever again.
Posted May 31, 2018
39
Mary Shelley (2018)

Elena Nicolaou

Mary Shelley isn't a perfect movie...But the movie performs an important task: It gets people eager to learn more about Shelley, one of the most fascinating women in English history.
Posted May 30, 2018
40
The Tale (2018)

Sara Li

The Tale is the first film in a long time that shows the labor-intensive work of unpacking a trauma from the psyche.
Posted May 30, 2018
41
The Tale (2018)

Anne Cohen

The film feels like [Jennifer Fox is] taking us on a journey of self-exploration without a foregone conclusion, which makes the end result both satisfying and not satisfying, much like real life.
Posted May 23, 2018
42
Fahrenheit 451 (2018)

Ariana Romero

Your only real problem will be, you'll simply wish there was more.
Posted May 18, 2018
43
On Chesil Beach (2018)

Anne Cohen

It's a delicate story that would be impossible to adapt for film were it not for the strength of the actors involved.
Posted May 17, 2018
44
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

Anne Cohen

Think of Solo as you would its eponymous hero: a scruffy-looking, half-witted nerf-herder of a film that's not bad to look at, and oh-so devilishly fun.
Posted May 17, 2018
45
RBG (2018)

Natalie Gontcharova

While it may gloss over some aspects of Ginsburg's life, we've never seen as intimate a portrait of the usually private justice.
Posted May 2, 2018
46
Tully (2018)

Anne Cohen

Tully's strength lies in [Diablo] Cody's signature harmony between acerbic, wry humor, and stark, naked emotion.
Posted Apr 30, 2018
47
Disobedience (2018)

Anne Cohen

That approach is what makes Disobedience feel so fresh. Whereas most modern "off the derech," stories focus on Jews struggling to acclimate to their new lives, this film instead takes a look at what happens when you try to fit back into your old one.
Posted Apr 26, 2018
48
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Anne Cohen

You shouldn't be able to care about that many people at once. And yet, Avengers: Infinity War more than pulls it off.
Posted Apr 24, 2018
49
I Feel Pretty (2018)

Anne Cohen

I Feel Pretty isn't designed to be taken that seriously. In fact, to do so is to deprive yourself of a movie that is, all in all, funny, cathartic, and more than a little bit moving.
Posted Apr 18, 2018
50
First Match (2018)

Sesali Bowen

The movie's take on Black girl magic doesn't sparkle with glitter, but it honors our experiences nonetheless, daring you not to look away, even when you want to.
Posted Apr 4, 2018