KDHX (St. Louis)
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Tomatometer-approved critic(s):
Diane Carson, Martha K. Baker
Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
Burning (Beoning) (2018)
Burning is a film in which to lose oneself.
Posted Jan 16, 2019
2
Roma (2018)
Roma is, hands down, in the top cinematic tier.
Posted Dec 14, 2018
3
Green Book (2018)
As Dr. Don Shirley, Mahershala Ali embodies the inflexible gravity of his self-image.
Posted Dec 5, 2018
4
Widows (2018)
As always, Davis commands and rewards a viewer's attention. Steve McQueen has superbly reinterpreted the cookie-cutter heist genre as an absorbing drama.
Posted Dec 3, 2018
5
Wildlife (2018)
6
The Front Runner (2018)
The Front Runner is brilliant and engrossing on its own terms. With its unmistakable relevance, it's downright disturbing.
Posted Nov 21, 2018
7
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms offers spectacular special effects, awe-inspiring costumes, parades, and the stunning dancing of Misty Copeland to songs by Tchaikovsky.
Posted Nov 21, 2018
8
What They Had (2018)
Under [Elizabeth] Chomko's direction, 'What They Had' not only has the chaos of dementia down pat but also proceeds at a pace that wastes no time developing the narrative.
Posted Nov 20, 2018
9
Johnny English Strikes Again (2018)
David Kerr's crafty direction wisely moves fire and explosions offstage or into the background.
Posted Nov 20, 2018
10
Beautiful Boy (2018)
As an actor, Chalamet is well-matched with Steve Carell, who vacillates from understanding to worried.
Posted Nov 20, 2018
11
A Private War (2018)
Rosamund Pike, so effective in A United Kingdom, Hostiles, and Gone Girl, brings Colvin's brilliant words to life in voice-overs.
Posted Nov 20, 2018
12
13
Viper Club (2018)
The cast, comprising good actors from Sarandon to Edie Falco to St. Louis-native Matt Bomer, might have elevated the performances above the words on the page. They do not.
Posted Nov 20, 2018
14
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
Bohemian Rhapsody -- a biography, a musical, a history -- succeeds on all fronts whether Freddie Mercury is an unfamiliar face or the object of long fandom.
Posted Nov 20, 2018
15
Boy Erased (2018)
Above all, however, Lucas Hedges as Jared carries the film, more often watching and subtly reacting rather than overplaying his own heartache moving to acceptance.
Posted Nov 16, 2018
16
Instant Family (2018)
Instant Family is a charming film that has a heartfelt message. What a great combination.
Posted Nov 16, 2018
17
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
As usual, the Coens have reinterpreted our mythic tales and jolted our imaginations.
Posted Nov 16, 2018
18
The Happy Prince (2018)
Despite everything, however, Everett tells an important story about a wild man born too soon.
Posted Nov 15, 2018
19
The Oath (2018)
20
Utterly delicious, this tea with Champagne with the Dames.
Posted Nov 7, 2018
21
Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)
22
All About Nina (2018)
Only Common as Rafe offers the energy and appeal that consistently buoys this character study.
Posted Oct 12, 2018
23
First Man (2018)
24
The Sisters Brothers (2018)
The Sisters Brothers is a Western with all its cliches, but the film also presents the unpredictable.
Posted Oct 12, 2018
25
The Hate U Give (2018)
Based on Angie Thomas' novel for young adults, the film asks the viewer to be alert, thoughtful, and considerate.
Posted Oct 12, 2018
26
Blaze (2018)
Hawke's feature film about the life of musician Blaze Foley is sweet and slow, downbeat and deliberate.
Posted Oct 12, 2018
27
22 July (2018)
There's no sane way to comprehend such horror, but, significantly, July 22 honors Norway's strength and knows where the heart belongs.
Posted Oct 12, 2018
28
Free Solo (2018)
It is breathtaking and terrifying.
Posted Oct 12, 2018
29
The Old Man & the Gun (2018)
It's the feel-good film of the year exactly when we need one.
Posted Oct 12, 2018
30
Bad Times at the El Royale (2018)
The bloody result is more Grand Guignol than good. Bad times, indeed.
Posted Oct 12, 2018
31
A Star Is Born (2018)
As Ally Campana, a gem in the rough, Lady Gaga is dynamite.
Posted Oct 9, 2018
32
Love, Gilda (2018)
Love, Gilda is impressive, holding attention not just for nostalgia but for a life full and funny and fitful.
Posted Oct 3, 2018
33
Colette (2018)
However, for all the period precision in the film, Colette is off kilter.
Posted Oct 3, 2018
34
Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018)
35
But the best thing about the cast of "The House" is Owen Vaccaro, who brings to Lewis smiles and tears, fears and persistence. He makes the movie.
Posted Oct 3, 2018
36
Science Fair (2018)
Science Fair is a documentary that produces smiles and sighs and requires tissues.
Posted Oct 1, 2018
37
We the Animals (2018)
Based on the novel by Justin Torres, director Jeremiah Zagar shows a solid grasp of this boy's challenging situation.
Posted Sep 21, 2018
38
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda (2018)
But the primary appeal of "Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda" comes from following this humble, quiet man as he reminisces, composes, and contemplates nature.
Posted Sep 18, 2018
39
Swimming to Ferguson (2018)
[Henry Biggs'] wife, son, and support staff take us on a daunting adventure with some beautiful cinematography.
Posted Sep 14, 2018
40
White Boy Rick (2018)
Always authentic, never condescending in its tone, this world unfolds through exceptional performances.
Posted Sep 14, 2018
41
The Wife (2018)
Above all, the awareness of the sacrifices Joan and of so many other women gives "The Wife" an important, still relevant intensity.
Posted Sep 13, 2018
42
Juliet, Naked (2018)
43
The Bookshop (2018)
44
The Little Stranger (2018)
"The Little Stranger" includes gothic elements but doesn't bring them to life.
Posted Aug 31, 2018
45
Searching (2018)
As David, John Cho handles it all entirely convincingly, alternating between concerned and infuriated, bobbing and weaving with the demands of detective Vick, a fine Debra Messing.
Posted Aug 31, 2018
46
Operation Finale (2018)
"Operation Finale" moves deliberately and darkly.
Posted Aug 29, 2018
47
McQueen (2018)
48
Christopher Robin (2018)
Not colorful or splashy, the cinematography keeps the magical world front and center.
Posted Aug 27, 2018
49
The litany becomes repetitive and, frankly, quite dull even if mostly truthful.
Posted Aug 27, 2018
50