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Hitler’s Hollywood Review: Doc Explores Dark Periods of German Cinema History

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Rudiger Suchsland’s second documentary on the cinema of Hitler’s Germany takes a fascinating, if surface-level, look at the […]

Marshall Estes Posted on May 16, 2018July 30, 2020

Deadpool 2 Review: Ryan Reynolds Returns for More Quips, Gore and Gags

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The Merc With a Mouth is back in a sequel with more slicing, dicing and R-rated quips – […]

Clint Worthington Posted on May 15, 2018July 30, 2020

Chicago Critics Film Festival 2018: Capsule Reviews (Part 3)

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Now that the 6th annual Chicago Critics Film Festival has closed, it’s time to look back on some […]

Alcohollywood Staff Posted on May 11, 2018January 26, 2019

Chicago Critics Film Festival 2018: Capsule Reviews (Part 2)

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Part two of our coverage of the Chicago Critics Film Festival features reviews for films about unwitting superheroes […]

Alcohollywood Staff Posted on May 8, 2018January 26, 2019

Fags in the Fast Lane Review: A Madcap Race to Campy Bad Taste

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This over-the-top throwback to exploitation and queer films from the 60s and 70s revels in its tastelessness, delivering […]

Theo Estes Posted on May 6, 2018July 30, 2020

Anon Review: Netflix’s Dystopian Thriller Leans Too Hard on Tech

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Netflix’s latest original film (courtesy of Gattaca’s Andrew Niccol) gets bogged down in its near-future technology, and forgets […]

Dusty Wilson Posted on May 5, 2018July 30, 2020

RBG Review: A Comprehensive Portrait of American Law’s Great Dissenter

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CNN Films’ documentary about the feminist pioneer (and progressive meme) is a straightforward but comprehensive overview of the […]

Clint Worthington Posted on May 4, 2018July 30, 2020

A Preview of the 2018 Chicago Critics Film Festival

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The Chicago Film Critics Association’s 6th annual film festival (May 4-10) features some of the year’s best films […]

Alcohollywood Staff Posted on May 3, 2018January 25, 2019

Disobedience Review: A Mesmerizing Tale of Religion and Forbidden Love

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Sebastian Lelio’s sensitive, multifaceted adaptation of Naomi Alderman’s novel is a beautiful exploration of the restrictive nature of […]

Clint Worthington Posted on May 2, 2018July 30, 2020

Candy Jar Review: Human Connection Is The Forbidden Fruit

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Netflix’s latest coming-of-age indie comedy mixes a charming cast with an impassioned debate over adolescent ambitions and how […]

Andrea Thompson Posted on April 27, 2018July 28, 2020

Downrange Review: Shudder’s Roadside Sniper Thriller Misses the Mark

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The latest from Japanese horror schlockmeister Ryuhei Kitamura (Midnight Meat Train) makes a tedious mess out of its […]

Clint Worthington Posted on April 26, 2018July 28, 2020

Avengers: Infinity War Review: Marvel’s Ambitious, Risky Magnum Opus

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Marvel’s culmination of their decade-long cinematic experiment stays afloat by sheer virtue of goodwill and charisma, and provides […]

Clint Worthington Posted on April 24, 2018July 28, 2020

The Endless Review: Chilling, Thought-Provoking Cult Horror On a Budget

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Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson’s otherworldly microbudget thriller combines cult dynamics and Lovecraftian horror to deliver something remarkably […]

Jared Latore Posted on April 20, 2018July 28, 2020

I Feel Pretty Review: Well-Intentioned, But Feels Pretty Underwhelming

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Amy Schumer’s comedy about the power of confidence mixes its messages about body image, but provides some laughs […]

Marshall Estes Posted on April 19, 2018July 28, 2020

Ramen Heads Review: An Unbalanced Dish of a Documentary

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Koki Shigeno’s documentary tries hard to be the next Jiro Dreams of Sushi; however, unlike a good bowl […]

Theo Estes Posted on April 18, 2018July 28, 2020

The Endless: Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead on Lovecraft, Worldbuilding and the Thrills of Indie Filmmaking

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Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead discuss the high-concept suspense of their microbudget indie thriller The Endless, its connections […]

Clint Worthington Posted on April 16, 2018July 28, 2020

Lean on Pete Review: A Boy and His Horse Search for Home, Find Each Other

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Andrew Haigh’s heartbreaking, poignant drama is a testament to our deeply human desire to belong, told through a […]

Clint Worthington Posted on April 12, 2018July 28, 2020

Truth or Dare Review: Blumhouse’s Latest Delivers Modest Sleepover Scares

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The latest microbudget spook-em-up from Blumhouse Productions is long on dares and short on scares. This piece was […]

Theo Estes Posted on April 11, 2018July 28, 2020

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