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Film Review: “Free Solo” — Mountain Masterpiece

February 24, 2018
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As Alex Honnold observes, if he solos El Cap, it’s like winning a gold medal in the Olympics. But there’s no second or third place. If he fails, he dies.

Film Review: “The Shape of Water” — A Dissenting View

February 19, 2018
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Del Toro creates a visually intriguing world, but the story’s premise is too farfetched to work.

Film Review: Oscar Nominated Shorts — Bitter and Sweet

February 19, 2018
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A devastating piece, given the recent mass murder in Parkland, Florida, but DeKalb Elementary unfolds with an almost eerie calm.

Film Review: “The Insult” — Contrived Courtroom Drama, Interesting Backstory

February 15, 2018
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The film becomes a made-for-TV trial melodrama, with actors delivering oratorical speeches and the plot spinning several times with contrived, made-to-shock revelations.

Film Review: “Tehran Taboo” — Mesmerizing Animation

February 12, 2018
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Tehran Taboo –- which never would have been allowed to be filmed in its title city—is technically accomplished in its often gorgeous visuals and its textured sound design.

STREAMING DOCS: A-list Documentaries, February Edition

February 4, 2018
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Where to find the best in new documentaries? In the brave new world of digital streaming.

Film Review: “Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool” — Unapologetic Romanticism

February 2, 2018
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The most compelling reason to see this film is Annette Bening’s performance as Gloria Grahame — it’s perfect.

Film Review: “Phantom Thread” — The Genius at Breakfast

January 26, 2018
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Phantom Thread is an absorbing story about a genius who makes gorgeous dresses for wealthy women.

Film Review: “42 Grams” — A Story of Food, and Passion

January 24, 2018
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Chef Jake Bickelhaupt’s passion for cooking and for doing everything himself is the driving idea behind this high-energy documentary.

Film Review: “Unrest” — A Powerful Study of Life on Hold

January 24, 2018
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Jennifer Brea’s absorbing and moving documentary about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a stunning achievement.

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