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Burning Cane (2019)

Drama Rated NR

“…tries to reconcile what is heard and experienced in church with what is seen and felt when Sunday service is over.”

Ash Is Purest White (2019)

Drama Rated NR

“…a mesmerizing mood piece about personal alienation and national dislocation.”

Jojo Rabbit (2019)

Comedy Rated PG-13

“…feels like a zany prank being pulled on a dictatorial teacher by the smartest kid in the room.”

The Irishman (2019)

Drama Rated R

“…a wake for a genre—Scorsese’s personal type of guilt-soaked, blood-spattered, Catholic gangster films in particular.”

The Lighthouse (2019)

Thriller Rated R

“…a cinematic sailor’s yarn you won’t soon forget.”

Our Time Will Come (2017)

Drama Rated PG-13

“A stately, handsome World War II drama…”

Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro (1979)

Action/Adventure Rated PG-13

“…shows signs of the distinct, fertile imagination that would flower in masterpieces like Princess Mononoke and My Neighbor Totoro.”

Parasite (2019)

Thriller Rated R

“…like Shoplifters’ ugly twin brother, who’s kept hidden in the basement.”

Pain and Glory (2019)

Drama Rated

“…one of Almodovar’s least exuberant productions – and one of his best.”

The Midnight After (2014)

Horror Rated NR

“…clearly has some sort of commentary on its mind.”

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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