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Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: THE INSUFFERABLE GROO: Endearing Doc Profiles Egocentric But Inspiring Amateur Filmmaker (& Interviews)
Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: THE INSUFFERABLE GROO: Endearing Doc Profiles Egocentric But Inspiring Amateur Filmmaker (& Interviews)

%%excerpt%% The Insufferable Groo is an endearing and often funny profile of an amateur filmmaker who’s equally inspiring as he is narcissistic.

CASTLE ROCK: A Worthy Delve Into The Arcane “Severance”, “Habeas Corpus” & “Local Color”

Airing the first three episodes at once, we’re able to get a good grasp on Castle Rock’s core tale, without fully knowing the depths of this thrilling new series by creators Sam Shaw and Dustin Thomason.

PUZZLE: Finding Fervor In The Details
PUZZLE: Finding Fervor In The Details

Puzzle takes us along the creation, through each piece, discarding those that don’t belong, and finding a colorful compromise.

MAINELAND: Arriving From The Mainland
MAINELAND: Arriving From The Mainland

Shot over three years, Miao Wang’s Maineland depicts the cultural struggles of students arriving from China to study in Maine.

SUPPORT THE GIRLS: Regina Hall's finest performance to date
SUPPORT THE GIRLS: Regina Hall’s Finest Performance To Date

With Support the Girls, Andrew Bujalski continues to grow as a filmmaker, creating a film where the genuine heart afforded to its characters doesn’t compromise the pragmatism of the worldview.

SWEET SWEETBACK’S BAADASSSSS SONG: A Blaxploitation Classic That Remains All Too Relevant Today
SWEET SWEETBACK’S BAADASSSSS SONG: A Blaxploitation Classic That Remains All Too Relevant Today

Sweetback’s rage is infectious, especially since the relations between the police and the black community have changed so little since the film’s release.

MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN: A Bittersweet Ray Of Cinematic Sunshine
MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN: A Bittersweet Ray Of Cinematic Sunshine

Filled to the brim with a talented cast and with wonderful dance sequences, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is as lovely and vivacious as the original.

SKYSCRAPER: Never Manages To Get Off The Ground

Skyscraper is the perfect model of an uninspired action film: a mediocre idea saddled with mediocre characters and mediocre action.

UNCLE DREW: Fun Basketball Comedy Delivers Easy Laughs & Lots Of Heart
UNCLE DREW: Fun Basketball Comedy Delivers Easy Laughs & Lots Of Heart

With a crowd-pleasing setup, hilarious performances and a much-needed sense of simplicity, Uncle Drew delivers in an unexpected and hilarious way. %

FRAMELINE42: 1985: Cory Michael Smith Gives A Star-Making Performance

1985 is a miracle of a film, one that pays tribute to an era, a generation past, and a culture that fueled the progress of LGBTQ civil rights for decades to come.

A PRAYER BEFORE DAWN: Violent Biopic that Pulls its Punches
A PRAYER BEFORE DAWN: Violent Biopic That Pulls Its Punches

A Prayer Before Dawn boasts a fantastic central performance from Joe Cole, but unfortunately, wastes an astonishing true story in favour of genre cliches.

HER COMPOSITION: A Sensual Journey Of Sound

As a first-time feature for writer/director Stephan Littger, Her Composition is ambitious and full of earnest affectivity.

PIN CUSHION: The Nightmare Of Bullying
PIN CUSHION: The Nightmare Of Bullying

For sheer distinctiveness of vision, and for the visceral portrayal of how it feels to be bullied, director Deborah Haywood deserves plaudits for Pin Cushion.

WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR: An Enchanting and Eye-Opening Must See Documentary
WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?: An Enchanting & Eye-Opening Must-See Documentary

Enchanting and eye opening, Won’t You Be My Neighbor will perfectly captivate and engage viewers, showcasing the power to affect change.

THE LEGACY OF A WHITETAIL DEER HUNTER: The Summer Of Josh Brolin Continues
THE LEGACY OF A WHITETAIL DEER HUNTER: The Summer Of Josh Brolin Continues

The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter is undeniably a missed opportunity, a film that nails a certain tone and feel without putting all the pieces together.