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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.”

Marriage Story (2019)

Drama Rated R

“…has an ugly honesty you’ll rarely find outside of the films of John Cassavetes.”

Recent Reviews

Silkwood (1983)

Drama Rated R

“Streep is as loose as she’s ever been…”

Mother Mary (2026)

Drama Rated R

“A collage of religio-goth gestures…”

The Great Dictator (1940)

Comedy Rated G

“Charlie Chaplin was not messing around.”


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