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The True History of the Kelly Gang is often punishing and resistant to facile translation, but there’s no denying the merciless power that Justin Kurzel brings.
The Warrior Queen of Jhansi displays well the difficult position of Ranibai of Jhansi, with a respect for her cleverness and leadership while acknowledging her faults and mistakes.
The Marion Stokes Project captures both the inherent humor and the utter absurdity of what this single-minded woman devoted her life to.
Between bad dialogue, acting that feels as undeveloped as the characters, and an unfocused story, it’s no wonder Midway feels like a drag.
In our current political climate, A German Youth teaches a history lesson worth repeating.
While it does contain so interesting moments to keep you attention, The King is not worthy starting in the first place.
The Entire History of the Louisiana Purchase ventures into nearly every documentary topic imaginable except what the title might imply.
Harriet is a formulaic biopic that doesn’t take any creatively clever leaps to ensure this biopic deserves to be associated with the historical significance of Harriet Tubman.
The Current War builds upon a solid narrative foundation by richly transporting the viewer to a pivotal and prescient time for humankind.
Gwen is an effective and daunting horror that engulfs its audience with perfect production design and cinematography that throw you into the eerie and frightening Welsh highlands.
With Renée Zellweger giving a career best performance, Judy is a simple but moving film, celebrating an icon.
With groundbreaking visual effects, a razor sharp script, three generational talents and the great Martin Scorsese, The Irishman is as exceptional as you’d hope.
Potrait of a Lady on Fire builds to an awe-inspiring, pulsating crescendo that leaves the audience’s collective heart thudding.
Céline Sciamma’s tender masterpiece paints a portrait of visual poetry, of what happens when art intersects with love for a fragment of time.
The King may not be Michôd’s best by any means, but with strong performances and cinematography, it’s a strong effort nonetheless.