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Mini Review: Back to Black
While #BacktoBlack is a well-intentioned biopic, it misses the mark by glossing over many of Winehouse’s real hardships, resulting in a film that should be filled with tragedy but instead feels a bit empty. Marisa Abela’s performance is nonetheless top notch. In theatres now.
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Mini Review: Totem
In #Tótem, director Lila Avilés paints an intimate portrait of a soon-to-be grieving family that oozes with authenticity, complexity & devastating nuance. While the moments of sadness are real & palpable, it’s the moments of joy where the movie shines. A beautifully crafted film.
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Mini Review: Evil Does Not Exist
Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s latest #EvilDoesNotExist is a puzzling one for me. The first half is masterful in its haunting visuals & depiction of slow rural life juxtaposed with impending eco-tourism. But its harsh pivot of an ending left me…perplexed. Seen @ #TIFF23, in theatres now.
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Mini Review: The Idea of You
The Anne Hathaway & Nicholas Galitzine starring #TheIdeaofYou is a solid new rom-com that, despite being rather conventional aside from a “controversial” premise, manages to create real characters & emotional stakes with help from its very talented duo. Stream on @PrimeVideo now!
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Mini Review: Housekeeping for Beginners
#HousekeepingForBeginners is filled with touching & heartbreaking moments, told from within Macedonia’s culturally complex society, that oozes with organic authenticity. While it feels deprived of a truly cathartic moment, it remains a refreshing take on the queer found family.
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Mini Review: Civil War
Alex Garland’s latest #CivilWarMovie is an incredibly well executed film, masterfully building tension around a dystopian yet frighteningly grounded story. Its decidedly neutral POV may be underwhelming for some, but it’s aided by solid performances all around. In theatres now.
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Mini Review: Wicked Little Letters
#WickedLittleLetters starts out a little bit simple but ultimately pulls off an entertaining & cathartic climax. Olivia Colman & Jessie Buckley are no doubt stars, and flawlessly pull off the silly humor. But it’s Anjana Vasan for me who was the biggest surprise. In theatres now.
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Mini Review: Poor Things
Wow! #PoorThings is a kinda a weird masterpiece – a perfect storm of a stunningly crafted production, clever script, incredibly fully realized performances & a director with a masterful vision. Won’t be for everyone, but it’s a wildly joyous ride if you’re willing to take it!
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Mini Review: Anatomy of a Fall
Palme D’Or winner #AnatomyofaFall is the best kind of conversation (or argument) starter! A fascinating look at the French courtroom, with an intelligent & nuanced structure and truly compelling performances from lead Sandra Hüller. Watched @ #TIFF23 but now in limited release. View on X:
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