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Cabin in the Sky (1943)

Musical Rated NR

“…a suspect morality tale, yet once the performers grab ahold of the music, that falls by the wayside.”

Killer of Sheep (1978)

Drama Rated NR

“…a plaintive piece of romantic realism.”

Black Panther (2018)

Action/Adventure Rated PG-13

“…a cinematically holistic work of diversity, in which cultural identity has been carefully woven into every element of the movie.”

Sandy Wexler (2017)

Comedy Rated NR

“The celebrity cameos range from the expected to the embarrassing to the downright baffling…”

Creed (2015)

Drama Rated PG-13

“A positive act of cultural appropriation…”

Paddington 2 (2018)

Family Rated PG

“…creativity for the sheer joy of it.”

Darkest Hour (2017)

Drama Rated PG-13

“…a historical drama that’s both handsome and alive.”

Videodrome (1983)

Horror Rated R

“…envisions a coming world of authoritarian entertainment.”

The Right Stuff (1983)

Drama Rated PG

“Masculinely romantic…”

The Makioka Sisters (1983)

Drama Rated NR

“…attuned to the ways women, bound by tradition, negotiate a world ostensibly run by men.”

Recent Reviews

Project Hail Mary (2026)

Drama Rated PG-13

“Ryan Gosling passes the Muppet test with Project Hail Mary, even though it’s not a Muppet movie.”

Out of the Past (1947)

Thriller Rated NR

“Mitchum holds the screen in the palm of his hand without appearing to even try…”

The Bride! (2026)

Horror Rated R

“The fun here is in the audacious attempt and the performances.”


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