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WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS | A sure delight for fans of the first film, Frozen 2 does not disappoint with its breathtaking animation, exceptional vocals and positive, refreshing role models.

‘Frozen 2’ Follows Gracefully in Footsteps of Predecessor

By Haley Resnick December 5, 2019

★★★★★ The widespread acclaim of “Frozen” in 2013, which won Oscars for Best Animated Film and Best Original Song, left the sequel with big shoes to fill. The success of the first film...

Midnight Traveler Offers Powerful Depiction of Immigration

‘Midnight Traveler’ Offers Powerful Depiction of Immigration

By James Kim October 17, 2019

★★★★☆ Sharing his story in “Midnight Traveler,” director Hassan Fazili, an Afghan filmmaker, captures the uncertain and dangerous journey of his family members as they fled their homeland...

‘The Lighthouse’ Depicts a Brilliant, Terrifying Journey Into Madness

‘The Lighthouse’ Depicts a Brilliant, Terrifying Journey Into Madness

By John Dailey October 17, 2019

★★★★★ Meticulously crafted and fantastically executed, “The Lighthouse” is Robert Eggers’s follow-up to his film “The Witch,” which was released to critical acclaim in 2015. Set...

CANAL+ | Pain and Glory is heartfelt and genuine as it examines the role of art in giving meaning to life through the lens of a fictional washed-up filmmaker.

‘Pain and Glory’ Explores Trauma, Love in Art

By Christian Joseph October 11, 2019

★★★★★ “Pain and Glory” presents an uncompromising look at the trials and tribulations of the life of a Spanish filmmaker in cinematic legend Pedro Almodóvar’s latest release. Salvador...

WONDERLAND SOUND AND VISION | Tall Girl makes a valiant attempt at poignant social commentary, but due to its cliches and tropes, ultimately fails to make a lasting statement on body positivity.

‘Tall Girl’ Offers Failed Commentary on Self-Love

By Eloise Owen October 4, 2019

★★☆☆☆ Last month, Netflix released “Tall Girl,” its latest in a long line of attempts to make a noteworthy teen romantic comedy. Featuring countless teen movie tropes and stereotypes —...

BRON STUDIOS | The portrait of the mentally ill and societally neglected in Joker offers a dreary vision of a potential future.

‘Joker’ Paints Stunning Picture of Iconic Villain

By Harrison Hunt October 4, 2019

★★★★★ Powered by a standout performance from Joaquin Phoenix as well as pointed social commentary, Todd Phillips’ “Joker” offers a chilling portrait of the mind of the unstable clown prince. Set...

ELECTRIC PANDA ENTERTAINMENT | Powered by a touching and powerful performance by lead actress Tiffany Chu, Ms. Purple offers meditations on the idea of care for family in an increasingly modernizing age and grapples with possible solutions to the pressing problem.

‘Ms. Purple’ Spotlights Themes of Love and Family

By James Kim September 27, 2019

★★★★☆ Complex and moving ruminations on the meaning of family along with impressive acting by Tiffany Chu make “Ms. Purple” a touching and heart-wrenching gem. However, the movie still...

CARNIVAL FILM AND TELEVISION | The film  lovingly touches upon each characters story line from the show and gives them a proper sendoff in this film adaptation.

‘Downton Abbey’ Provides Refreshing Update to Beloved Series

By Amber Gillette September 20, 2019

★★★★☆ “Downton Abbey,” the first full-length film featuring the iconic Crawley family of the beloved PBS television series, fares better when considered an extended epilogue to the cult-favorite...

Ad Astra Brings Humanity to Outer Space

‘Ad Astra’ Brings Humanity to Outer Space

By Sean Fulmer September 20, 2019

★★★★★ “Ad Astra” is a thrilling entry into the ever-shrinking pantheon of excellent films that possess a blockbuster budget but the heart of a small indie movie. Similar in tone to classics...

AMAZON STUDIOS | Despite the movies critically acclaimed source material, The Goldfinch fails to deliver a promising recreation of the novel due to its meandering plot.

‘The Goldfinch’ Drags on With Mishandled Plot, Poor Pacing

By Annah Otis September 13, 2019

★★☆☆☆ Director John Crowley’s $40 million film adaptation of Donna Tartt’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Goldfinch” repeats its source material’s structural flaws and fails to...

GUNSLINGER PRODUCTIONS | Engels documentary at once solidifies Ivins legacy as a journalist and memorializes her sharp wit and infectious humor.

Molly Ivins’ Life, Legacy Examined in ‘Raise Hell’ Documentary

By Zain Sandhu September 11, 2019

★★★★★ Director Janice Engel’s latest documentary, “Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins,” enshrines the life, legacy and wit of acclaimed journalist Molly Ivins, a charismatic...

CATALONIA FILMS | A vibrant underground club scene helps set the stage of This is Not Berlin and creates the space for Carlos exploration of his identity.

‘This is Not Berlin’ Tackles Queer Coming-of-Age Story

By Sean Fulmer September 11, 2019

★★★★☆ Evocative of recent masterpieces “Moonlight” and “Roma,” “This is Not Berlin” presents a brilliant coming-of-age story in Mexico City during the 1980s. Anchored by stunning...

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