The Father truly broke me. Florian Zeller’s take on dementia is a heartbreaking, surreal, yet realistic approach to what could be a sensitive subject matter for many. The story follows a man (Anthony Hopkins) who…
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ComedyDramaReviews
Jewish International Film Festival 2021 Review: ‘Shiva Baby’
by George Clarkby George ClarkEmma Seligman’s feature directorial debut Shiva Baby, based on her short of the same name, is an awkward comedy with one of the best, most outlandish premises I’ve seen in a long time. Danielle attends…
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Streaming ReviewsStreaming Romance
‘Malcolm & Marie”s Stunning Performances Elevate a Lackluster Screenplay
by George Clarkby George ClarkSam Levinson’s lockdown project Malcolm & Marie will go down as one of the most divisive movies this year. Starring the incredible Zendaya as Marie and John David Washington as Malcolm, the film is based…
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Apple TV+’s latest gem Palmer, starring Justin Timberlake, Alisha Wainwright, June Squibb, Juno Temple, and Ryder Allen, is a delight. After 12 years in prison, high school football star Eddie Palmer (Timberlake) returns home to…
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AnimationReviews
‘Wolfwalkers’ Brings an Irish Folktale to Life with Gorgeous Animation
by George Clarkby George ClarkCartoon Saloon’s latest release, Wolfwalkers, is one of, if not, the best 2D animated movie to come out in years. This time, directors Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart travel back to Ireland with another awe-inspiring…
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HorrorReviews
Vince Vaughn Channels His Inner Teenage Girl to Remarkable Effect in Christopher Landon’s ‘Freaky’
by George Clarkby George ClarkChristopher Landon’s latest horror-comedy Freaky is an utter delight. Starring Kathryn Newton, Uriah Shelton, Celeste O’Connor, Misha Osherovich, and the one and only Vince Vaughn, the film follows Kathryn Newton’s Millie who, after swapping bodies…
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DramaReviews
‘Mangrove’: The First Part of Steve McQueen’s ‘Small Axe’ Is an Overwhelming Success
by George Clarkby George ClarkMangrove is the first film in the five-part Small Axe anthology series directed by Steve McQueen and stars Shaun Parkes, Letitia Wright, Rochenda Sandall, Jack Lowden, Alex Jennings, Sam Spruell and Malachi Kirby. When a group…
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Action/AdventureReviews
‘Greenland’: A New Disaster Movie In 2020. What Could Go Wrong?
by George Clarkby George ClarkGreenland is Gerard Butler’s latest attempt at starring in a disaster movie, following the flop that is 2017’s Geostorm. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh and starring the aforementioned Gerard Butler along with Morena Baccarin and Roger…
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Streaming HorrorStreaming Reviews
‘Cadaver’: Netflix’s Latest High-Concept Horror Blunder
by George Clarkby George ClarkCadaver is Netflix’s latest post-apocalyptic horror film (the Netflix algorithm seems to love setting movies in a horrifically dystopian near-future) and is directed by Norwegian director Jarand Herdal. It stars Gitte Witt, Thomas Gullestad, Kingsford…
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Action/AdventureReviews
Is ‘Love and Monsters’ One of the Biggest Surprises of 2020?
by George Clarkby George ClarkWelcome to a world where monsters are real and the world is in despair. The second feature film by Michael Matthews is set in a world seven years after an apocalyptic event wiped out 95%…
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Streaming ComedyStreaming Reviews
Sandler Is Back to His Old Shtick in ‘Hubie Halloween’
by George Clarkby George ClarkHubie Halloween is the latest Happy Madison production directed by Steven Brill and co-produced, co-written, and starring Adam Sandler. Alongside him are some of the usual Sandler suspects, such as Kevin James, Maya Rudolph, Julie…
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Streaming ReviewsStreaming Romance
‘Rebecca’, Netflix’s Latest Attempt at Remaking a Beloved Classic
by George Clarkby George ClarkRebecca is an upcoming British romantic drama film scheduled to be released worldwide on October 21st by Netflix. The film is directed by Ben Wheatley and stars the likes of Lily James, Armie Hammer, Kristin…
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Streaming DramaStreaming Reviews
‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ is One of the Best 2020 Has to Offer
by George Clarkby George ClarkThe Trial of the Chicago 7 is a 2020 American historical legal drama written and directed by critically acclaimed writer Aaron Sorkin, and stars an ensemble cast that includes (*deep breath*) Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Sacha…
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Streaming DramaStreaming Reviews
‘The Boys in the Band’ Is a Remake That Stands on Its Own
by George Clarkby George ClarkThe Boys in the Band is a 2020 American comedy/drama film directed by Joe Mantello, and stars Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Andrew Rannells, Charlie Carver, Robin de Jesús, Brian Hutchison, Michael Benjamin Washington,…