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WOMAN OF THE HOUR: The Right Focus

Woman of The Hour did an amazing job of capturing a time and place while still keeping it relevant for today’s world.

KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON: A Masterful Epic About A Tragic Period In American History
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON: A Masterful Epic About A Tragic Period In American History

Killers of the Flower Moon is both a faithful adaptation and a masterful epic from Martin Scorsese. It is authentic, respectful, and informative, exuding the talents of those both in front of and behind the screen.

In the Realm of the Senses: Pretentious Pornography? Or Something More
In the Realm of the Senses: Pretentious Pornography? Or Something More

Overall it may fall short, but In the Realm of the Senses is a beautiful-looking film with a calming yet haunting score that touches on some urgent themes.

CONTINUE: A Raw And Vulnerable Fight For Survival
CONTINUE: A Raw And Vulnerable Fight For Survival

Vital, raw and vulnerable, Nadine Crocker’s Continue is a bit of catharsis you didn’t know you needed.

THE KILL TEAM: An Outstanding Nat Wolff Leads Murky Moralistic War Story
THE KILL TEAM: An Outstanding Nat Wolff Leads Murky Moralistic War Story

Despite Nat Wolff’s outstanding performance, those interseted in The Kill Team are better off sticking with the documentary.

TIFF 2019: LUCY IN THE SKY: Noah Hawley’s Directorial Debut Is As Vacant As Its Subject

Lucy in the Sky is an unfortunate misstep for Noah Hawley. It takes his visual style and attempts to transfer it to a story that is as chaotic in tone as the real Lisa Nowak’s criminal activities were.

STOCKHOLM: Finds A Perfect Balance Between Broad Humor & Sincerity
STOCKHOLM: Finds A Perfect Balance Between Broad Humor & Sincerity

Stockholm is successful in doing the impossible – making the viewer understand and even empathize with the interpersonal connection between a hostage and her captor, and vice versa.

THE BEST OF ENEMIES: A Complex Story Is Stifled
THE BEST OF ENEMIES: A Complex Story Is Stifled

A promising start quickly descends into troubling formula in The Best of Enemies, wasting two excellent lead performances and a potentially interesting story.

THE HIGHWAYMEN: Bonnie & Clyde’s Latest Offense

If you look past The Highwaymen’s initial slow burn, you’ll at least find solace in its performances and devestating ending.

I AM THE NIGHT: The Insane Story Of Fauna Hodel Comes To Life
I AM THE NIGHT: The Insane Story Of Fauna Hodel Comes To Life

I Am the Night is a thrill ride that not only tells Fauna Hodel’s incredible story, but also pays homage to the LA noirs of the past.

OUTLAW KING: Unfocused, Repetitive, But Not Without Ambition
OUTLAW KING: Unfocused, Repetitive, But Not Without Ambition

Outlaw King is ambitious, striving for originality and historical accuracy, but overall fails to bring much to the table in terms of grounding its characters.

DARK NIGHT: The Tragedy Of American Lassitude
DARK NIGHT: The Tragedy Of American Lassitude

Dark Night is based on the events of the Aurora theater shooting; with a detached aesthetic perspective, it is a compelling yet tragic film.

PATRIOTS DAY: Love Conquers Hate

Patriots Day is a memoir to the tragic events of the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing, brought to screen both tactfully and honorably.

CHRISTINE: A Compelling But Tragic Character Study
CHRISTINE: A Compelling But Tragic Character Study

In July of 1974, television reporter Christine Chubbuck committed suicide on a live news broadcast. This is not a spoiler for Christine, as the film concentrates on the tragic events that led to its title character’s fall.