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Reviews (Page 143)

Cannes Review: Ken Loach Dips Back Into the Misery Porn Well With “Sorry We Missed You”

Following up I, Daniel Blake with another grim drama about English poverty, Ken Loach spits venom about the dark side of capitalism to mixed results.

Cannes Review: “Oh Mercy!” Fumbles Its Arthouse Murder Mystery

Arnaud Desplechin shifts gears with an all-too-straightforward cop drama mired in cliche.

Cannes Review: Xavier Dolan Returns with the Idiosyncratic “Matthias and Maxime”

The off-kilter French-Canadian auteur returns with a resonant if overlong drama that ends just a bit too messily.

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“All in the Family/The Jeffersons Live”: You Can’t Go Home Again

Despite its intent, racism with a laugh track falls flat in the current political climate.

Brightburn Review: With Great Power Comes Great Sociopathy

James Gunn produces a lean, mean, messy genre exercise that supposes Superman was more Damien than Clark Kent.

What’s My Name – Muhammad Ali Review: Sports Doc Gets In Good Hits But Pulls Some Punches

Antoine Fuqua's HBO doc about the greatest fighter of all time is an intriguing, if uneven, dive into the man behind the myth.

Ramen Shop Review: Dishing Out Delicious Family Drama

Eric Khoo’s film on food, family, and culture isn’t always strong on plot but is ultimately satisfying.

Good Omens Review: Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

Amazon's adaptation of the Neil Gaiman/Terry Pratchett novel is an unwieldy but charming tale of finding love in the darkest places.

Game of Thrones Finale Review: “The Iron Throne” Sends Out the Series On, Well, a Note

Divisive though it (and the final season) may have been, Game of Thrones' final episode course-corrects in some satisfying ways.

“Princess Mononoke” & the Beauty of Unpleasant Matters

One of Miyazaki's most enduring classics, Princess Mononoke addresses the concepts of violence and hatred in a way young viewers can understand.

Non-Fiction Review: Assayas Tackles the Changing Media Landscape

The latest film from the French master is a piercing look at the state of publishing and mass media wrapped up in relationship drama.

25 Years Later, “The Crow” Remains an Undeniable Result & Reflection of 1994

Remembering the cult hit that combined timeless themes of love and vengeance with grungy goth style.

Pigs Fly in Miyazaki’s Swashbuckling Sea Adventure “Porco Rosso”

Porco Rosso is yet another swashbuckling adventure in the grand tradition of Hayao Miyazaki, a high-flying caper about a flying pig who's also a sea pirate.

A Dog’s Journey Review: You Can’t Teach A Dead Dog New Tricks

The latest entry in this unlikely franchise about an endlessly reincarnating dog is as treacly as it is exhausting.

“All Is True” Review: Enjoyable, Slight Biopic Eschews Fact for Feeling

Kenneth Branagh furthers his adoration for William Shakespeare by directing and starring in this free-wheeling biopic of the Bard's final years.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season Finale Recap: “Sicko” and “The Suicide Squad” Offer Cannibalism, Kidnapping, and Commissioner Kelly

The Nine-Nine thwarts their latest administrative antagonist with the help of three previous ones in the season six finale.

Chicago Critics Film Festival: Alex Thompson and Kelly O’Sullivan on Adulthood, Abortion and the Unwelcome Timeliness of “Saint Frances”

We speak to the director and writer/star of Chicago Critics Film Festival's opening night film about the disturbing timeliness of their Chicago-set drama.

Fleabag Season 2 Review: Amazon’s Tragicom Is A Masterpiece

Multi hyphenate Phoebe Waller-Bridge closes out her series on an emotional high.

Trial by Fire Review: The Old-School Issue Movie Rises From the Ashes

Ed Zwick’s death-row drama is a familiar, but effective throwback to old-fashioned issue dramas.NOW STREAMING: Powered by JustWatch It’s hard to think of a filmmaker more synonymous with workmanlike historical dramas than Ed Zwick. Glory, Legends of the Fall, Courage Under Fire, The Last Samurai, Blood Diamond, and even Pawn Sacrifice in 2014 – all ... Trial by Fire Review: The Old-School Issue Movie Rises From the Ashes

“Logan”, “Avengers Endgame”, and The Death of Superheroes

As the first generation of Marvel superheroes hangs up their claws and helmets, we wonder just how long pop culture will actually let them stay dead.

Little White Lies’ “Close-Ups” Series Offers Film Scholarship That Fits In Your Pocket

Whether on the cinema of New York, Wes Anderson, or creatures of the night, the venerable film magazine has you covered.

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