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8/10
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Take Me Home
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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This is, above all, an intimate family drama about what it means to grow up and deal with change, and everyone involved helps to create a poignant and affecting experience highlighted by Anna’s star-making performance.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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8/10
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Night Nurse
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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This is a moody and brooding thriller that achieves its greatest suspense in its slowest moments, a difficult and rare feat that forces audiences to pay attention when there’s very little going on.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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9/10
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Josephine
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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This will undoubtedly be a difficult watch for some audiences, but the material is all handled in a sensitive and respectful way, delivering a thoroughly affecting and resonant film about the challenges of parenting in a deeply flawed world.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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7/10
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Tell Me Everything
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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This film says as much with the words and conversations it doesn’t include, painting a haunting portrait of time lost and affirming relationships missed due to societal norms and an inability to look past perceived flaws to find the humanity under them.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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7/10
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Chasing Summer
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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This film feels familiar in a good way, hardly breaking new dramatic or comedic ground but showcasing entertaining character dynamics in a film that’s consistently engaging and funny. Shlesinger is a natural on screen.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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7/10
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Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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As it veers into absurdity, this film may induce a few eye rolls that will be just as quickly followed up by laughter due to its sheer commitment to the joke and its wacky premise.
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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8/10
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The Musical
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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As a film in its own right, The Musical is a laugh riot and an absolute winner, but it’s just as effective as an indicator to watch carefully to follow and find what Bonilla and her young cast to do next.
Posted Jan 25, 2026
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6/10
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The Gallerist
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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A high-wire caper film prone to excess but kept interesting by its music and camera angles. It also offers plenty to consider about what art means and the potential of real life to serve as a thought-provoking canvas.
Posted Jan 25, 2026
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7/10
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Carousel
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Lambert offers an insightful character exploration that speaks volumes about relationships, what people don’t say, and what happens when they finally do decide to talk.
Posted Jan 25, 2026
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8/10
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Birds of War
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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An engaging, affirming portrait of two people deeply committed to the truth and to others, an inspiration for what so many would surely want to do in similar situations but might lack the courage and resolve to fully execute.
Posted Jan 25, 2026
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8/10
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The Invite
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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This film is absolutely hilarious and is made even more worthwhile by a few important twists that take it from a thoroughly enjoyable and involving comedy to something even more worthwhile and resonant.
Posted Jan 25, 2026
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8/10
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Wicker
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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This enchanting fable brings married filmmakers Wilson and Fischer back to Sundance after their previous film Save Yourselves! This is a more dramatic pivot, still laced with comedy and oddities but evocative of something much darker.
Posted Jan 25, 2026
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8/10
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I Want Your Sex
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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This film won’t be for everyone, but it casts a wider and more inviting net that many cautious would-be viewers might expect. Those willing to give it a shot will be glad that they made the investment for this wacky, wondrous rollercoaster of a movie.
Posted Jan 24, 2026
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7/10
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Public Access
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Watching this film feels like emerging from a time capsule to a world that looks just different enough from what’s being shown on screen, a path to get to truth and discovery highlighted by trial, error, and having a good time.
Posted Jan 24, 2026
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8/10
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Everybody To Kenmure Street
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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There’s much to be studied and learned from here, and this gripping, involving blend of archive footage, interviews, and dramatizations often plays out like Man on Wire, the kind of documentary that feels more like a getaway being filmed.
Posted Jan 23, 2026
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9.5/10
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Marty Supreme
(2025)
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Scott Menzel
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The best way to describe Marty Supreme is to call it a roller coaster ride. It is wild, surprising, emotional, hilarious, and completely irresistible. It is the kind of film that leaves you walking out of the theater buzzing.
Posted Dec 01, 2025
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9/10
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Hamnet
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Beautifully-shot and visually striking, the emotional impact of this film’s closing scene can’t be understated, and even those who haven’t yet been able to connect with the film will likely find themselves close to tears.
Posted Nov 30, 2025
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9/10
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Wicked: For Good
(2025)
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Scott Menzel
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‘Wicked: For Good’ is an epic and emotionally satisfying conclusion
Posted Nov 18, 2025
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8/10
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In Your Dreams
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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This is a wildly imaginative movie that makes excellent use of its animated landscape to show the many ways in which humor ties into how we imagine things while we’re sleeping. There’s a true magic to what Stevie and Elliot get to see.
Posted Nov 17, 2025
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6.5/10
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Song Sung Blue
(2025)
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Scott Menzel
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While the music of Neil Diamond drives the love story of Lightning & Thunder, the film ultimately explores something deeper: the challenges, heartbreaks, and resilience that define Mike and Claire’s relationship well beyond their cover band.
Posted Nov 03, 2025
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8/10
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Black Phone 2
(2025)
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Scott Menzel
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It’s a gripping and intense sequel that not only explores the lingering trauma of the first film but also delves deeper into the supernatural lore of the Grabber.
Posted Oct 15, 2025
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8/10
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A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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The breathless experience of watching it not once but three times offers numerous points of access and emotion that should draw audiences in, particularly if they’re seeing it on a big screen.
Posted Oct 10, 2025
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8/10
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Soul of a Nation
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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This is as comprehensive a profile of Israeli culture as possible in under two hours, one that shows both its universality and individuality, two things that will continue to shape its future in quite uncertain times.
Posted Oct 03, 2025
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7/10
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The Lost Bus
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Viewer discretion is definitely advised for those who have been through similar natural disasters since it will surely bring up difficult memories in its claustrophobic, compelling tribute to a heroic rescue amid a true force of nature.
Posted Oct 03, 2025
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7/10
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The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Though it deals with a weighty and hot-button subject, this film is actually quite straightforward. Its title references its content precisely: a road separating a father and a son and his instinctual drive to instantly head out and be there for him.
Posted Oct 03, 2025
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7/10
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Boxcutter
(2024)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Dahya shows great promise in his first feature-length try behind the camera, honing in not just on the power of music but the way in which it brings people together as they search for new ways to make it.
Posted Sep 25, 2025
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7/10
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Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe
(2024)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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There are no major revelations or earth-shattering discoveries to be found in this film, but it’s something that fans of Bocelli’s should welcome, a chance to get to know him even a little better and to understand the attitude that goes into his work.
Posted Sep 20, 2025
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8/10
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It Was Just an Accident
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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This film is raw and riveting, told in a straightforward, visceral way. The ensemble is excellent, full of passion, rage, and the occasional lighthearted quip.
Posted Sep 12, 2025
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4/10
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Glenrothan
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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There’s nothing inherently wrong with Glenrothan, but it leaves everything on the surface without trying to dig any deeper.
Posted Sep 12, 2025
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8/10
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A Private Life
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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This film provides a chance to get to know Lilian just as much as the case she’s looking into, and it’s a welcome one, a light, engaging, stylized thriller with a fantastic performance from Foster at its center.
Posted Sep 10, 2025
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6/10
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Steal Away
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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It’s fascinating to see what Johnson and Rice are able to do with that minimal information. Overall, there’s an appeal to how this film plays with what audiences don’t know and uses it to enhance its dreamlike nature,
Posted Sep 10, 2025
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8/10
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Frankenstein
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Del Toro’s latest shouldn’t disappoint his devoted fans, and even those who aren’t seeking a fresh read on Frankenstein will still find a great deal to appreciate about this film.
Posted Sep 10, 2025
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8/10
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Blue Moon
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Hawke is prolific and has tried many genres, but he hasn’t done anything quite like this before. That Hawke is doing something different here and succeeding so well is the best possible argument for repeat collaborations between directors and performers.
Posted Sep 10, 2025
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6/10
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Dust Bunny
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Fuller’s primary drive, as always, is to indulge and believe fully. It’s equally irreverent, fantastical, and maniacal, sure to please and enthrall audiences who seek out midnight entries at film festivals.
Posted Sep 10, 2025
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7/10
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Tuner
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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While the story does largely follow an expected course, there’s enough flavor throughout to make it feel distinctive and occasionally surprising. It boasts enough cleverness and spunk to make its unusual premise appealing and effective.
Posted Sep 10, 2025
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7/10
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Little Lorraine
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Little Lorraine is the kind of story that moves with its characters, opening with a tragedy that devastates a place that can’t really take another loss.
Posted Sep 10, 2025
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8/10
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Poetic License
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Poetic License is a comedy that’s purely enjoyable, very funny when it wants to be and only occasionally approaching serious takeaways that might make it a bit deeper.
Posted Sep 10, 2025
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9/10
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The Testament of Ann Lee
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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The Testament of Ann Lee is a strikingly inventive take on the biopic that brings its subject’s legacy to life in an extraordinary and unparalleled way.
Posted Sep 10, 2025
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8/10
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The Voice of Hind Rajab
(2025)
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Scott Menzel
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The Voice of Hind Rajab prompts the viewer to listen to the voice of a child. This is a film that deserves to be seen, discussed, and remembered. It is an unflinching cinematic experience that will stay with you for weeks to come.
Posted Sep 09, 2025
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7/10
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
(2025)
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Scott Menzel
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It is still hard to top the first film, but I can confidently say this is the best Benoit Blanc has ever been. Johnson expands on the character giving him additional layers as well as a completely new look and vibe.
Posted Sep 09, 2025
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5/10
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Eternal Return
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Eternal Return, like its characters with their maps, dreams of being a better movie but only offers a brief picture of what that might have been.
Posted Sep 09, 2025
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7/10
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Hedda
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Thompson is magnetic to watch as the film spirals slowly out of control along with Hedda, taking audiences on an immersive journey with quite a few twists and turns that will certainly linger with them.
Posted Sep 09, 2025
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8/10
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The Smashing Machine
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Both Safdie and Johnson are doing something new here and succeeding well, and audiences should hope to see more of this terrific work from both of them in the future, though, given its impact, this is likely the defining role of Johnson’s (acting) career.
Posted Sep 09, 2025
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9/10
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Roofman
(2025)
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Scott Menzel
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Channing Tatum is perfectly cast as Jeffrey Manchester and serves as the heart of the film. I’ve always admired his work, but this performance feels tailor-made for him.
Posted Sep 08, 2025
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8/10
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Rental Family
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Through both serious, heartfelt moments and much lighter, comedic ones, Rental Family succeeds at showing that there’s always a chance to fix things, even if swapping out someone in an equation might be necessary to make it possible.
Posted Sep 08, 2025
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5/10
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Sacrifice
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Sacrifice is bold in scope and vision but ultimately ends up all over the place rather than headed towards a focused conclusion.
Posted Sep 08, 2025
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7/10
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The Christophers
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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If this film’s entire runtime was just McKellen ranting, it would be one hundred percent worthwhile. McKellen is endlessly entertaining and is almost more fun talking to himself than to anyone else.
Posted Sep 08, 2025
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7/10
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Couture
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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This story really is one that gives equal time to all three of its protagonists, not emphasizing Jolie’s star turn over the others and merely adjusting the focus based on the area of work each occupies.
Posted Sep 07, 2025
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8/10
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Bad Apples
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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It’s best not to take this film as an endorsement of any of its content or that this is how to deal with kids who just won’t listen, but it is a fun exercise in tightrope-walking that smartly leans into absurdity rather than logic.
Posted Sep 07, 2025
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4/10
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Eleanor the Great
(2025)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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This accidental exploitation of trauma feels far more dangerous and subject to misuse by those with nefarious intentions who seek opportunities to disprove widely accepted history and will jump on any instance of vulnerability to do so.
Posted Sep 07, 2025
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