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Red Hook Summer (2012)

Drama Rated R

“Is faith a saving grace or a swindle?”

When the Levees Broke (2006)

Documentary Rated NR

“…the evidence of governmental indifference and incompetence quietly piles up until it becomes cumulatively enraging.”

Foreign Correspondent (1940)

Thriller Rated NR

“…registers most strongly as a piece of anti-isolationist propaganda.”

Game Night (2018)

Comedy Rated R

“A goofy ensemble comedy that also functions as a spoof of middle-class malaise.”

Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)

Action/Adventure Rated PG-13

“…you’ll wonder if you can ever respect CGI-assisted stunt work again.”

Zama (2018)

Drama Rated NR

“…the tale of a man haunted by his place in history.”

Eighth Grade (2018)

Comedy Rated R

“…an exhausting, if ultimately uplifting, experience.”

Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996)

Comedy Rated R

“…a vision of middle-school awkwardness so cringe-worthy you’ll be tempted to look away.”

Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)

Action/Adventure Rated

“The non-sequitur scenes are the movie’s highlights.”

Leave No Trace (2018)

Drama Rated PG

“…a movie that’s willing to whisper.”

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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