Florence Pugh is becoming my go to star as just about any movie she is in seems made better by her presence.
Continue readingDon’t Worry Darling (2020)
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What a gem this Iranian three-handed drama is! Ali Jaberansari is a writer/director to watch.
Continue readingMy Second Year in College (Sale Dovom Daneshkadeh Man) (2019)
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Rasoul Sadrameli creates an interesting exploration of gender and friendship in contemporary Iran.
Continue readingThe Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)
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Nick Cage is back, “not that he went anywhere.” In this meta romp of a bromance, Tom Gormican turns Nicolas Cage’s delightful satirisation of his film career up to 11.
Continue readingTheater Camp (2023)
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You don’t have to be in aspiring thespian (or the parent of one) to enjoy this warm, funny debut feature from Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman.
Continue readingMedusa Deluxe (2022)
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Tom Hardiman gives us and inventive and labyrinthine debut feature where hair is all that matters.
Continue readingMonster (怪物) (2023)
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It’s a pleasure to watch a meticulously crafted film where the story keeps unfolding right up until a transcendental ending.
Continue readingHow to Blow Up a Pipeline (2023)
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An interestingly non-judgemental and dramatically gripping look at climate action sabotage.
Continue readingShowing Up (2022)
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I find Kelly Reichardt’s films serenely meditative, particularly when the narrative drive is a gentle one, like with Old Joy (2006) and Wendy and Lucy (2008).
Continue readingI Used to be Funny (2023)
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This Canadian feature by Ally Pankiw is funny, moving, and a great vehicle for Rachel Sennott’s particular style of flinty, self deprecating comedy.
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