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NEWFEST Reviews: ‘Cowboys,’ ‘Rūrangi,’ ‘The Strong Ones,’ and ‘Tahara’

Sara Clements October 28, 2020

In her second dispatch of NewFest, Sara Clements reviews Cowboys, Rūrangi, The Strong Ones and Tahara. Don’t miss her first round of reviews of Dating... Read More

Film Review: ‘March For Dignity’ doc powerfully explores the bravery of Tbilisi Pride

Emily Maskell October 28, 2020

In James Eames’ pertinent documentary, the rumbles of a revolution begin to reverberate. It begins in the subdued streets of Tbilisi, where a quiet game... Read More

Real Housewives of Potomac recap: “Whine with Wendy”

Daniel Trainor October 25, 2020

It’s been weeks since the Barn Fight From Hell™ and, while lawsuits have been filed and attempts at personal growth have been made, there’s been... Read More

Great British Baking Show S8 E5 recap: “D’ough! It’s Pastry Week”

Daniel Trainor and Sam Stone October 23, 2020

It’s Pastry Week on “The Great British Baking Show,” which means it’s time for a bunch of kind British people to stuff various creams into... Read More

TV Review: In ‘The Undoing,’ Nicole Kidman’s perfect life is turned upside down by big little secrets and lies

Dewey Singleton October 23, 2020

HBO’s The Undoing has an all too familiar feel about it. Tell me if anyone has seen a show like this before; a beautiful woman with an... Read More

NEWFEST Reviews: ‘Dating Amber,’ ‘Forgotten Roads,’ ‘ Monsoon,’ ‘ Two of Us,’ and ‘Uncle Frank’

Sara Clements October 22, 2020

David Freyne’s Dating Amber takes gays back to high school. A charming comedy of a relatable experience where sex is on everyone’s mind and where... Read More

A Guide to a Perfect Halloween Marathon

Matt St. Clair October 22, 2020

Halloween is all about the tradition of trick-or-treating and costume parties. However, as we practice social distancing, there won’t be as much gathering for apple-bobbing... Read More

Film Review: ‘Borat 2’ is some good, some no, but more why is here

Dewey Singleton October 21, 2020

One of the biggest pitfalls that some critics run into is separating their personal feelings about a particular release. Often critics will walk into a... Read More