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Cinema Daily US is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Abe Friedtanzer, Edward Douglas.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
B+
Frankenstein (2025) Edward Douglas Such a long-time coming, and the results are a fantastic and glorious addition to his filmography, only marred by an excessive run time and other minor issues.
Posted Oct 15, 2025  Edit critic review
7/10
Father Mother Sister Brother (2025) Edward Douglas Jarmusch’s sharp, witty, and clever writing is on point in Father Mother Sister Brother, but it doesn’t always make up for the film’s otherwise mundane subject matter.
Posted Oct 09, 2025  Edit critic review
C+
Jay Kelly (2025) Edward Douglas A movie that falls short of some of Baumbach’s stronger efforts and makes one wonder how and why this got funded, presumably for a bigger budget than many of Baumbach’s better films.
Posted Sep 29, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Nuked (2024) Abe Friedtanzer If this is how the world has to end, spending the last night with this group is a guaranteed recipe for a great time.
Posted Jul 11, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Sham (2025) Edward Douglas Lacking many of Miike’s flashier bells and whistles, Sham may be somewhat disappointing to the Japanese filmmaker’s long-time fanbase, yet it could be seen as a step forward for Miike as a filmmaker.
Posted Jun 16, 2025  Edit critic review
A
Long Live the State (2025) Edward Douglas An absolutely brilliant doc, that is as funny as it is poignant.
Posted Jun 10, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
Another Simple Favor (2025) Edward Douglas It’s a perfectly fine thing to watch if you enjoy the two main actors and aren’t expecting too much beyond the first movie.
Posted Apr 27, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Dear Tomorrow (2025) Abe Friedtanzer While it can be hard to watch these stories, it’s uplifting to know that, however they feel, these people are not alone, and one country is working hard to figure out a way to reverse a troubling trend and really help its population.
Posted Mar 09, 2025  Edit critic review
C+
The Electric State (2025) Edward Douglas Has so much potential, especially its commentary on how technology and the internet has taken over everyone’s minds since the ‘90s, but it often gets so corny that I couldn’t fully get behind it. (Video Review)
Posted Mar 08, 2025  Edit critic review
D+
Bubble & Squeak (2025) Edward Douglas If this movie ever premieres in New York, I will have to do my best not to attend; I might be inclined to pelt the screen with cabbages.
Posted Feb 06, 2025  Edit critic review
C-
Love, Brooklyn (2025) Edward Douglas Do you know who is really going to HATE this movie more than anyone else? Black people from Brooklyn.
Posted Feb 06, 2025  Edit critic review
C
Bunnylovr (2025) Edward Douglas Feels like another movie made by a young person wanting to make a lot of drama out of nothing, and few will see much point to Zhu’s film.
Posted Feb 06, 2025  Edit critic review
B-
Brides (2025) Edward Douglas It might take a little time to get there, but once it does, it feels like more of a worthwhile endeavor.
Posted Feb 06, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Peter Hujar's Day (2025) Abe Friedtanzer This is an intriguing experiment of how the mundane can become inherently interesting, and that’s what does happen here... This isn’t just about Hujar’s day, but it’s a conversation between two friends where one does much more of the talking.
Posted Feb 03, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
East of Wall (2025) Edward Douglas One of the more pleasant surprises [out of Sundance], firstly due to the discovery that is Tabatha Zimiga, but also how Beecroft is able to take seemingly mundane things from real peoples’ lives and instill them with drama.
Posted Feb 02, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Ricky (2025) Edward Douglas Frett brings an authenticity to the film that’s held down by Stephen James’ performance and helps drive home the point that being out of prison can be just as hard as being inside.
Posted Feb 02, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Train Dreams (2025) Edward Douglas A gorgeous film that’s just a little too slow and talkie with minimal plot developments, yet ultimately, it’s still a very well-made film with minor awards potential.
Posted Feb 02, 2025  Edit critic review
A-
André Is an Idiot (2025) Edward Douglas An entertaining, crowd-pleasing film that probably would work well theatrically.
Posted Feb 02, 2025  Edit critic review
A-
Atropia (2025) Edward Douglas A clever and satisfying comedy that mixes elements that might never normally be in the same movie. Who knew that a movie about such a serious subject could be so funny?
Posted Feb 02, 2025  Edit critic review
B
The Dating Game (2025) Abe Friedtanzer While this film’s spotlight of three hopeful dreamers without much game is both humorous and occasionally heartfelt, this film finds its real footing midway through when it introduces Hao’s wife Wen.
Posted Feb 01, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
The Alabama Solution (2025) Abe Friedtanzer The Alabama Solution is a vital, urgent, and disturbing look at a situation that is worse than terrible and demands immediate action.
Posted Jan 31, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Touch Me (2025) Abe Friedtanzer This film contains a lot of crazy ideas and opts to indulge all of them. It’s an effective approach, leading to a delirious story that sometimes feels like it’s too fantastical to be believed and at others feels remarkably grounded.
Posted Jan 29, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Omaha (2025) Abe Friedtanzer Omaha is raw and resonant, hardly a tale of overcoming obstacles but one that realistically depicts what devotion looks like after everything else has been stripped away.
Posted Jan 27, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Here (2024) Edward Douglas A little sentimental at times, but also quite poignant with its in-depth exploration of life’s mysteries, and how life progresses around you even when we’re not realizing that it’s happening. (Video review)
Posted Oct 29, 2024  Edit critic review
C+
The Room Next Door (2024) Edward Douglas Maybe [Pedro Almodovar] needs to find stronger source material if he’s going to continue working in English. (Video review)
Posted Oct 08, 2024  Edit critic review
B
The Friend (2024) Edward Douglas When your dog star is more interesting than your human cast, some might see that as a problem. (Video review)
Posted Oct 04, 2024  Edit critic review
D
Megalopolis (2024) Edward Douglas Coppola’s ambitious modern Roman epic is a total disaster. A complete waste of time and money. (Video review)
Posted Sep 26, 2024  Edit critic review
B
The Salt Path (2024) Abe Friedtanzer It’s an impressive first film for a director who clearly has a way with both actors and sets, taking full advantage of the beauty that Ray and Moth see on their journey but aren’t always able to fully stop and appreciate.
Posted Sep 24, 2024  Edit critic review
B+
Cloud (2024) Abe Friedtanzer This is a film that doesn’t engage with complicated ideas but tackles its simple premise in a potent manner. It’s unassuming and works because of that.
Posted Sep 23, 2024  Edit critic review
B
Sharp Corner (2024) Abe Friedtanzer Like passing by a car crash, it’s hard to look away even if this protagonist seems intent on running towards – and very often helping to cause or at least hoping for – danger.
Posted Sep 17, 2024  Edit critic review
A-
Bird (2024) Abe Friedtanzer Arnold has done it again, delivering a masterful, beautiful film about growing up too fast.
Posted Sep 15, 2024  Edit critic review
C+
The Return (2024) Abe Friedtanzer This is a worthwhile story about fatherhood, family, and community, but this adaptation doesn’t dig too deep to reveal anything new about an ancient and widely-read tale.
Posted Sep 15, 2024  Edit critic review
B+
A Missing Part (2024) Abe Friedtanzer This drama is an affirming and occasionally uplifting look at a fleeting chance at something that feels impossible with a magnetic lead character to anchor its poignant story.
Posted Sep 13, 2024  Edit critic review
B+
Millers in Marriage (2024) Abe Friedtanzer The ensemble enhances an enjoyable film that has its signature dramatic moments too, an engaging picture of life past the point many continue to wonder where happiness might still come someday.
Posted Sep 13, 2024  Edit critic review
B
Can I Get a Witness? (2024) Abe Friedtanzer Fleming’s film is a thoughtful meditation on what we do while we live and why we do it, asking questions by showing how people react in given situations.
Posted Sep 10, 2024  Edit critic review
B
The Cut (2024) Abe Friedtanzer The Cut is not an easy watch, but it does demand attention, hurtling towards a questionable finish that only underlines its core message as a cautionary tale.
Posted Sep 09, 2024  Edit critic review
B
Oh Canada (2024) Abe Friedtanzer There’s much to be unpacked from this combination of conflicting stories, and Schrader leaves a good deal of that work to audiences after the credits roll.
Posted Sep 09, 2024  Edit critic review
B+
Matt and Mara (2024) Abe Friedtanzer This film is short but emphatic and inviting, a fascinating slice of life that lingers long after the credits roll.
Posted Sep 06, 2024  Edit critic review
B-
Swimming Home (2024) Abe Friedtanzer Though its conclusion may leave some confused or displeased, this film does still boast strong visuals that make for an alluring experience, portraying a landscape that anyone would want to visit even if the people within it feel treacherous.
Posted Jul 27, 2024  Edit critic review
B+
In the Summers (2024) Abe Friedtanzer This is a story of family love that manifests in a number of sometimes productive ways, raw, honest, and quite poignant in its exploration of the evolution of relationships and the staying power of connection.
Posted Jul 27, 2024  Edit critic review
B+
Bang Bang (2024) Abe Friedtanzer Nelson carries the film in an exceptional way that enhances it tremendously.
Posted Jul 27, 2024  Edit critic review
B+
Lake George (2024) Abe Friedtanzer The best assets in Lake George are its two stars...They make for a great pair whose scenes are laced with humor.
Posted Jul 27, 2024  Edit critic review
B+
All That We Love (2024) Abe Friedtanzer This film successfully posits that it’s possible to find humor in seemingly solemn and isolating spaces, extracting a delicate and winning story in the process that’s great fun to watch.
Posted Jul 27, 2024  Edit critic review
B
Scoop (2024) Abe Friedtanzer What Scoop doesn’t quite do is establish itself as a completely independent product that can survive the test of time without any context. Epstein’s name is well-known at the moment but there isn’t all that much explanation about who he is.
Posted Jul 27, 2024  Edit critic review
B+
The Antisocial Network: Memes to Mayhem (2024) Abe Friedtanzer This film’s thoroughness and significance aren’t to blame for the problem, but it’s hard to come out of it feeling anything but dismay.
Posted Jul 27, 2024  Edit critic review
B+
Wicked Little Letters (2023) Abe Friedtanzer This film benefits greatly from three separate storylines that all converge together with three equally fantastic female protagonists.
Posted Jul 27, 2024  Edit critic review
B+
Dandelion (2024) Abe Friedtanzer This film doesn’t glamorize this lifestyle or prescribe an unbelievably optimistic ending for Dandelion on this journey, but it does chart a realistic and very compelling course, with superb performances and music to be found all along the way.
Posted Jul 27, 2024  Edit critic review
B+
Magpie (2024) Abe Friedtanzer Magpie builds towards a fantastic finish, and, best of all, knows exactly when to cut to black, wrapping its story at the just the right point to provide a superb and satisfying high following ninety minutes of captivating uncertainty.
Posted Jul 27, 2024  Edit critic review
B+
Black Box Diaries (2024) Abe Friedtanzer Her passion for her chosen profession is infectious, all the more admirable given how she herself has had to become part of the story in order to try to find some sort of closure and justice for what she endured.
Posted Jul 27, 2024  Edit critic review
B+
Fly (2024) Abe Friedtanzer Where this film succeeds best is in capturing the magic of this sport, potentially encouraging those who would never have even considered it to ponder how it might actually feel.
Posted Jul 27, 2024  Edit critic review
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