National Champions’ noble cause is undercut by its poor craft

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A righteous argument that student-athletes deserve better is ill-served by a flat film that's more focused on making its point than telling a story to make that point.

Review: “21 Bridges” is All Washed Out

Brian Kirk's crime drama suffers from bad writing, ham-fisted messaging, and an overwhelming sense of “been there, done that.”

If Beale Street Could Talk Review: Love is a Battle, Love is a War

Barry Jenkins' sensitive, lyrical adaptation of James Baldwin's novel is one of the year's best, most tragic romances.

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