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‘Sasquatch Sunset’ is Funny, Surprisingly Poignant and Ultimately Wearisome

David and Nathan Zellner’s absurdist film is, for better or worse (mostly the former), a one-of-a-kind experience

1d ago

‘Sasquatch Sunset’ is Funny, Surprisingly Poignant and Ultimately Wearisome

1d ago

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‘The Boy and the Heron’ is Delicate but Unfocused

Hayao Miyazaki’s latest otherworldly adventure has very strong moments, but amounts to a middling entry in the prolific director’s career

5d ago

‘The Boy and the Heron’ is Delicate but Unfocused

5d ago

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25 Years Later: ‘But I’m a Cheerleader’ is a Pitch-Perfect LGBTQ Comedy

Jamie Babbit’s feature directorial debut is both a raucous comedy and an impassioned, tender coming-of-age love story

6d ago

25 Years Later: ‘But I’m a Cheerleader’ is a Pitch-Perfect LGBTQ Comedy

6d ago

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‘Conclave’ is a Pulpy, Tense and Humourous Take on a Detective Story

Edward Berger’s Vatican-set drama is a surprisingly effective crowd-pleaser, with one important caveat

Dec 5

‘Conclave’ is a Pulpy, Tense and Humourous Take on a Detective Story

Dec 5

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‘Past Lives’ is Sometimes Sweet, But Mostly Shallow

Celine Song’s directorial debut shows great potential, but keeps missing its mark

Dec 4

‘Past Lives’ is Sometimes Sweet, But Mostly Shallow

Dec 4

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The Franchise: Season One — enjoyably chaotic but half-hearted superhero satire

The crew of an unloved franchise movie fight for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe.

Nov 28

The Franchise: Season One — enjoyably chaotic but half-hearted superhero satire

Nov 28

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‘Blitz’ is Overly Sentimental but Earnest

Steve McQueen’s latest film is a simultaneously loving and tortured ode to Britain and British identity

Nov 27

‘Blitz’ is Overly Sentimental but Earnest

Nov 27

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‘Love Lies Bleeding’ is a Mildly Interesting Journey without an Identity

Rose Glass’ follow-up film after ‘Saint Maud’ manages to be both obvious and unpredictable, but not to the film’s aid

Nov 25

‘Love Lies Bleeding’ is a Mildly Interesting Journey without an Identity

Nov 25

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Wicked — a soaring visual spectacle with impeccable comic timing

A green-skinned outcast and a popular student forge a friendship at university, but their relationship reaches a crossroads.

Nov 24

Wicked — a soaring visual spectacle with impeccable comic timing

Nov 24

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‘The Wild Robot’ is a Thrilling, Heartfelt Love Story

Keenly capturing the bond of parenthood, this blossoming connection between a solitary robot and goose overcomes its minor hitches

Nov 20

‘The Wild Robot’ is a Thrilling, Heartfelt Love Story

Nov 20

Cian McGrath

Cian McGrath

Aspiring writer and journalist. I mostly write reviews and analysis of movies and TV shows on Medium, and short stories and screenplays in my own time.

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