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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.”

Red Hook Summer (2012)

Drama Rated R

“Is faith a saving grace or a swindle?”

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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