MAMACRUZ Review: A Late In Life Coming-Of-Age Film With A Dynamite Lead Performance [Sundance]
This is a quiet, reserved, and observational film.
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Billion Dollar Babies Review: How Cabbage Patch Kids Helped Ignite Consumerism And Chaos [Tribeca]
It sounds like this could have been an episode of The Toys That Made Us, but the documentary makes a meal out of this moment in pop culture history.
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Shotgun Wedding Review: Jennifer Lopez's New Movie Has A Novel Setup, With Mediocre Execution
A comedy with too few laughs.
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The Amazing Maurice Review: A Sinister Villain Elevates This Humdrum Kid's Flick [Sundance]
A harmless, forgettable family film.
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Mutt Review: Slice Of Life Dramedy Offers Refreshing Look At Modern Trans Life [Sundance]
Mutt proves the importance of showcasing nuanced and multi-faceted depictions of trans life in a fun, breezy package.
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The Outwaters Review: A Cosmic Horror Hellmouth Dying To Swallow You Whole
Sublime cosmic horror.
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Fancy Dance Review: A Post-Colonial Tale Of Community, Love, & Perseverance [Sundance]
The sensitive matter in Fancy Dance is handled with remarkable precision and brutal honesty.
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Flora And Son Review: Sing Street's John Carney Returns With A New Music-Filled Dramedy [Sundance]
Eve Hewson and Joseph Gordon-Levitt sing their hearts out in this delightful Irish dramedy.
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The Disappearance Of Shere Hite Review: An Enlightening Documentary On A Foundational Feminist Figure [Sundance]
The greatest strength of The Disappearance of Shere Hite is its poignant sense of hope.
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Polite Society Review: An Aspiring Stuntwoman Tries To Sabotage Her Sister's Wedding In This Crowd-Pleasing Comedy [Sundance]
This is one of the most fun movies of 2023 so far.
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Bad Press Review: The Distinctly Native American Documentary Delivers On All Fronts [Sundance]
It educates. It entertains. It empowers. What more could you want?
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Girl Review: A Sensitive, Striking Exploration Of Trauma [Sundance]
Girl explores the weight of trauma with care and respect.
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Young. Wild. Free. Review: A Powerhouse Coming-Of-Age Debut [Sundance]
Watch out world: a major new filmmaker has arrived.
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Is There Anybody Out There Review: A Deeply Personal Story Of Disability, Identity, And Self-Love [Sundance]
Ultimately, this is Glendining's story, and she has a right to tell it however she damn well pleases.
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Eileen Review: Anne Hathaway Lights The Screen On Fire In This Surprising Stunner [Sundance]
Eileen will likely be one of the best movies of the year. Put it on your radar now.
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Fair Play Review: A Couple Experiences Shifting Power Dynamics In This High-Stakes Thriller [Sundance]
This one will have people talking.
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Talk To Me Review: Australian Teens Summon Angry Ghosts In This Evil Dead-Like Horror Flick [Sundance]
If someone asks if you want to summon some ghosts for fun, say no.
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Cat Person Review: A Rom-Com Turns Into A Horror Movie With Mixed Results [Sundance]
Cat Person has some real insight and strong performances, but it neve quite comes together.
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The Starling Girl Review: Eliza Scanlen Gives In To Temptation [Sundance]
Eliza Scanlen and Lewis Pullman carry the movie, but Jimmi Simpson is excellent in a supporting role.
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Joonam Review: Intimate Documentary Nails The Mother-Daughter Dynamic [Sundance]
Joonam is a well-constructed, personal journey through identity and family history.
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Tales From The Box Office: Meet The Spartans, One Of The Worst-Reviewed Movies Ever, Was Still A Hit
Why did Hollywood keep making those silly spoof movies? Because people kept paying to see them.
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Magazine Dreams Review: Jonathan Majors Is Phenomenal In This Brutal, Uncomfortable Story Of An Unstable Bodybuilder [Sundance]
Jonathan Majors continues to remind us he's one of the best actors working right now.
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Birth/Rebirth Review: Two Great Lead Performances And A Surprisingly Funny Script Bring This Horror-Drama To Life [Sundance]
Birth/Rebirth is aided by two great performances from Judy Reyes and Marin Ireland.
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Animalia Review: Empathetic Sci-Fi Drama Questions Humanity In Surreal Fashion [Sundance]
Animalia is just as compelling and mysterious on a technical level as it is on a thematic one.
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After Love Review: A Quietly Devastating Slow Burn On What It Really Means To Belong
Don't sleep on Joanna Scanlan's intensely vulnerable lead performance.
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