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A Hidden Life (2019)

Drama Rated PG-13

“…thrums with a spiritual vigor.”

Queen & Slim (2019)

Drama Rated R

“The style is arresting and the leads are strong, but the story runs out of steam.”

Frozen II (2019)

Family Rated PG

“…a torturously convoluted extension of an already complicated narrative.”

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)

Drama Rated R

“Should a painting capture its subject or liberate her?”

Black Mother (2019)

Documentary Rated NR

“It’s as if Allah’s subjects are soaking up the power of being seen.”

Knives Out (2019)

Thriller Rated PG-13

“Deception—or, rather, misperception—is built into the film’s very form.”

1917 (2019)

Drama Rated R

“…emphasizes space and distance in a way that’s undeniably immersive.”

Little Women (2019)

Drama Rated PG

“…manages a way around the Laurie conundrum.”

Light From Light (2019)

Drama Rated NR

“…a quiet, intimate ghost story, in which there may not, in fact, be a ghost.”

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)

Drama Rated PG

“…benefits from surprising, almost surreal moments.”

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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