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Blithe Spirit (1945)

Comedy Rated NR

“…almost too breezy.”

Night Comes On (2018)

Drama Rated NR

“…pays special attention to tender touches.”

Minding the Gap (2018)

Documentary Rated NR

“…imbues skateboarding imagery with a transcendent glory.”

Madeline’s Madeline (2018)

Drama Rated NR

“Even as the movie puts us inside Madeline’s head, it somehow fails to illuminate her.”

Dark Passage (1947)

Thriller Rated NR

“…all about Humphrey Bogart’s face.”

Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

Romantic Comedy Rated PG-13

“…at once deeply formulaic and refreshingly unfamiliar.”

In a Lonely Place (1950)

Thriller Rated NR

“You get a full performance from Gloria Grahame, then bonus ones from each of her eyebrows.”

Crooklyn (1994)

Drama Rated PG-13

“…a relaxed portrayal of African-American domesticity, anchored by strong performances.”

Mary and the Witch’s Flower (2018)

Family Rated PG

“…turns homage into a richly rewarding adventure.”

BlacKkKlansman (2018)

Drama Rated R

“Spike Lee using his white voice — for subversive purposes.”

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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