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8/10
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If I Go Will They Miss Me
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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This is a beautiful vision of a family sometimes able to connect, with each member charting their own course and trying to figure out what it is that they need.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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8/10
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Jane Elliott Against the World
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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This portrait of someone who very much walks the walk, even in her nineties, is a wonderful inspiration for achieving a new way of thinking that could actually approach something like equality and justice.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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7/10
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See You When I See You
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Audiences should still find something to connect with even if they identify more with another family member than they do with Aaron in this sensitive and often quite funny depiction of moving slowly and uncomfortably through grief.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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6/10
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The Shitheads
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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For those in the market for over-the-top, dumb antics, this film delivers just fine thanks to the efforts of its actors and a general sense of throwing caution to the wind in favor of absolute craziness.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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8/10
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The Oldest Person in the World
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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This exploration of the longevity of life is very worthwhile and sure to provoke a reaction from anyone who watches it as they contemplate their own mortality and what they enjoy most about life.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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6/10
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Antiheroine
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Hearing from Love, in her own words, is still something positive to behold, and it’s nice to see that she’s finally getting to tell her own story without having to contend with others trying to decide who she is.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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7/10
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The Brittney Griner Story
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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As a primer on this talented star and her most difficult moments, this documentary delivers, offering not just a recap of her harrowing experience but also an optimistic portrait of a star athlete.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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5/10
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In the Blink of an Eye
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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In the Blink of an Eye is adequate entertainment that doesn’t justify its story structure and focus on these three storylines from throughout all time, better as an idea than as a cohesive film.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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8/10
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Extra Geography
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Manners has made a sweet, delightful film full of personality and wittiness, and she and her two stars are sure to go far after this.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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8/10
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The Huntress
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Correa’s first feature film is an expertly-crafted portrait of resilience in the face of grim prospects and a hopelessly broken system, captivating, compelling, and propelled by formidable performances from each member of its cast.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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6/10
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Run Amok
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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This one gets points for creativity but gets a bit lost with a muddled execution. There’s much to be discussed here that the film doesn’t entirely manage to unpack.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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8/10
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Frank & Louis
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Volpe sensitively guides a story that speaks volumes and quietly humanizes its characters, extracting meaning from a place audiences have visited many times in films but never quite like this.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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8/10
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The Only Living Pickpocket in New York
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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This is a stylized love letter to New York City and the one person any resident or visitor would never want to meet but whose story here feels as true and faithful to the famous city as any other.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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8/10
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When a Witness Recants
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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This film is deeply personal and affecting, offering an unflinching and cripplingly honest picture of three people who had so much of their lives stolen from them.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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8/10
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Big Girls Don't Cry
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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A strong, smart script is matched by up-and-coming, formidable talent on screen for a gem of a film that’s fun and familiar even for audiences far from its geographical and temporal setting.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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7/10
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Buddy
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Buddy most certainly is not for everyone, but those willing to laugh at its send-up of children’s TV shows and the horrors that could lurk behind them should have a great time.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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8/10
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The History of Concrete
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Wilson is a one-of-a-kind filmmaker, and this film, in its own very specific way, offers a lot to laugh at and consider.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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8/10
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The Weight
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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A well-rounded experience that’s stressful and suspenseful but never too harrowing thanks to a well-written script and solid cast who keep this plot captivating and enthralling from start to finish.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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8/10
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Union County
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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Meeks blends documentary into fiction in a very effective way to tell a story of endurance and community that feels quite needed right now.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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7/10
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The Moment
(2026)
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Abe Friedtanzer
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It’s a fast-moving, claustrophobically chaotic alternate history mockumentary, a genre all its own that, like this film’s title suggests, may be something that could only be made at this very moment in time.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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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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