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‘The Boys in the Boat’ Review: True Tale Of Resilient Rowers Finds Heart In Traditional Sports Drama

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‘The Boys in the Boat’ Review: True Tale Of Resilient Rowers Finds Heart In Traditional Sports Drama

Nick Ruhrkraut December 15, 2023

Ask anyone about the 1936 Olympics and they’ll likely reference Jesse Owens as one of the greatest athletes of all time. His four gold medals... Read More

‘The Iron Claw’ Review: Zac Efron Shines Center Ring in Sean Durkin’s Devastating Portrait of Wrestling Royalty

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‘The Iron Claw’ Review: Zac Efron Shines Center Ring in Sean Durkin’s Devastating Portrait of Wrestling Royalty

Jay Ledbetter December 12, 2023

The world of wrestling is one of artifice and performance. It is also one of physical sacrifice and passion. In many ways, Sean Durkin encapsulates... Read More

‘Wonka’ Review: Timothée Chalamet Spins Musical Magic in Paul King’s Semi-Sweet Confection

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‘Wonka’ Review: Timothée Chalamet Spins Musical Magic in Paul King’s Semi-Sweet Confection

Erik Anderson December 4, 2023

I’ve long since wanted Lil Timmy Tim, the theater kid from LaGuardia High School, to really find his way into the world of Timothée Chalamet... Read More

‘Godzilla Minus One’ Review: Long Live the King of Monsters

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‘Godzilla Minus One’ Review: Long Live the King of Monsters

Kevin L. Lee November 22, 2023

There is no fictional character whose resume can match the King of the Monsters. Over the course of 70 years and 37 films (and counting),... Read More

‘Wish’ Review: When You Miss Upon a Star

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‘Wish’ Review: When You Miss Upon a Star

Kevin L. Lee November 17, 2023

Of the many times I have been to Disneyland with my family, the one thing I still vividly remember is a certain song from the... Read More

‘Napoleon’ Review: Joaquin Phoenix’s Short King Finally Faces His Waterloo

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‘Napoleon’ Review: Joaquin Phoenix’s Short King Finally Faces His Waterloo

Sophia Ciminello November 15, 2023

Ridley Scott’s latest historical epic, Napoleon, begins with one of the most well-known executions in French history, that of Marie Antoinette. As she walks through... Read More

‘Seven Blessings’ Review: Israel’s Oscar Entry is a Marvelous Exploration of Family, Feuds, and Food

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‘Seven Blessings’ Review: Israel’s Oscar Entry is a Marvelous Exploration of Family, Feuds, and Food

Abe Friedtanzer November 9, 2023

In Jewish tradition, newly married couples celebrate a week of meals surrounded by friends and family, often including people who weren’t invited to the wedding.... Read More

‘The Marvels’ Review: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Mew

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‘The Marvels’ Review: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Mew

Catherine Gonzales November 8, 2023

The feeling of a new Marvel film can be the equivalent of “let’s see how this goes” and “hope it’s not too bad” more than... Read More

‘Freud’s Last Session’ Review: Are You There God? It’s Me, Sigmund. | AFI FEST

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‘Freud’s Last Session’ Review: Are You There God? It’s Me, Sigmund. | AFI FEST

Sophia Ciminello October 29, 2023

Conflicts surrounding religion and personal ties to faith have plagued the world for centuries. Whether it’s the modern-day political climate or the beginnings of World... Read More

‘Perfect Days’ Review: Wim Wenders Reaffirms the Beauty of Life with his Best Film in 30 Years | AFI FEST

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‘Perfect Days’ Review: Wim Wenders Reaffirms the Beauty of Life with his Best Film in 30 Years | AFI FEST

Zachary Laws October 29, 2023

Wim Wenders is back. Not that he’s necessarily gone anywhere. In fact, the German filmmaker has been busier than ever as a documentarian (Anselm, his... Read More