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4/5
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Among Neighbors
(2024)
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Danielle Solzman
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Among Neighbors paints a vivid portrait of courage, memory, and the perils of historical denial.
Posted Oct 31, 2025
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3.5/5
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Anniversary
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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If you go in expecting Anniversary to take sides, prepare to be disappointed.
Posted Oct 31, 2025
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4/5
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Something's Gotta Give
(2003)
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Danielle Solzman
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In teaming up with Nancy Meyers and Jack Nicholson for Something’s Gotta Give, Diane Keaton delivered one of her best roles in the latter part of her career.
Posted Oct 29, 2025
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4/5
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If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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In Mary Bronstein’s If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, actress Rose Byrne delivers a riveting performance as a therapist pushed to her breaking point.
Posted Oct 27, 2025
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4/5
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Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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This is exactly the kind of film any parent might hope their children would make, especially if they share a life in show business. Even if it ends up being Ben Stiller’s only documentary, it’s a triumph.
Posted Oct 24, 2025
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2/5
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Blue Moon
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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In the end, Blue Moon is a slow, underwhelming biopic that never quite earns the acclaim it seems to seek.
Posted Oct 23, 2025
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2.5/5
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Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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For fans curious about the album’s origins, it’s worth a watch—but it falls short of the immersive, unforgettable experience that Springsteen himself can deliver.
Posted Oct 23, 2025
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5/5
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Being There
(1979)
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Danielle Solzman
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Decades later, Being There endures not just for Sellers’ quietly brilliant performance, but as a sharp, prescient satire of celebrity, media, and political obsession—a comedy that feels as timely today as it did in 1979.
Posted Oct 20, 2025
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2.5/5
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Bright Leaf
(1950)
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Danielle Solzman
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As a film, Bright Leaf runs a bit long, and it’s probably better to move on to the next title on your watchlist instead.
Posted Oct 16, 2025
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5/5
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The Contender
(2000)
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Danielle Solzman
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With a sharp script and phenomenal performances from Joan Allen and Jeff Bridges, The Contender deserves to be remembered as one of the best political films of its time.
Posted Oct 13, 2025
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4/5
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Get Carter
(1971)
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Danielle Solzman
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Over a half century after its theatrical release, Get Carter still works as a solid gangster thriller.
Posted Oct 13, 2025
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4.5/5
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My Dead Friend Zoe
(2024)
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Danielle Solzman
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My Dead Friend Zoe is more than a buddy film—it tells a compelling story and serves as a reminder that veterans do not need to face their battles alone.
Posted Oct 12, 2025
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4/5
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Roofman
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Ultimately, Roofman is a compelling mix of crime, comedy, and heart, and it’s a story worth experiencing on the big screen.
Posted Oct 12, 2025
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5/5
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A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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It grips, terrifies, and makes viewers reflect on the reality of nuclear threats and the weight of decisions made in moments of crisis.
Posted Oct 09, 2025
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3.5/5
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Uncle Buck
(1989)
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Danielle Solzman
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Candy was really just beginning to come into his prime as an actor when the film was released...
Posted Oct 09, 2025
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3/5
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Only the Lonely
(1991)
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Danielle Solzman
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It’s not peak Candy, Hughes, or Columbus, but the cast is clearly doing their best to elevate the material.
Posted Oct 09, 2025
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3/5
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The Great Outdoors
(1988)
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Danielle Solzman
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The Great Outdoors delivers a mix of laughs and chaos, largely thanks to Candy and Aykroyd’s comedic chemistry.
Posted Oct 09, 2025
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3/5
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Summer Rental
(1985)
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Danielle Solzman
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Summer Rental isn’t close to peak Reiner or peak Candy, but it does offer an early glimpse of what John Candy could bring to a leading role.
Posted Oct 06, 2025
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2/5
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The Smashing Machine
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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The Smashing Machine has its moments—Johnson’s commitment and Blunt’s performance among them—but its sluggish pacing makes it exhausting to watch.
Posted Oct 01, 2025
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2/5
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They Died With Their Boots On
(1941)
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Danielle Solzman
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While Gen. George Armstrong Custer is a historical American figure worthy of a biopic, They Died with Their Boots On does not do proper justice to his life and career.
Posted Sep 29, 2025
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1.5/5
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Knights of the Round Table
(1953)
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Danielle Solzman
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Knights of the Round Table is more notable for its place in film history as MGM’s first CinemaScope production than for its storytelling or dramatic impact.
Posted Sep 29, 2025
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5/5
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No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
(2005)
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Danielle Solzman
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Two decades on, No Direction Home: Bob Dylan is as vital and absorbing as ever—essential viewing for Dylan devotees and casual fans alike.
Posted Sep 26, 2025
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4/5
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One Battle After Another
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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One Battle After Another is very much PTA at his offbeat best.
Posted Sep 25, 2025
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3/5
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Stop! Look! and Laugh!
(1960)
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Danielle Solzman
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Stop! Look! and Laugh! is at its best when showcasing the Stooges themselves. The filler with Paul Winchell or The Marquis Chimps adds little, though the climactic pie fight works.
Posted Sep 22, 2025
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4.5/5
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Train Dreams
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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[I]ts power lies in elevating one man’s ordinary path into something epic, a reflection of the American Dream and the harsh, breathtaking landscapes of the Pacific Northwest.
Posted Sep 21, 2025
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3.5/5
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Frankenstein
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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In many respects, Frankenstein is del Toro’s homage to the Golden Age of Hollywood, even as he reshapes Mary Shelley’s creation into something distinctly his own.
Posted Sep 21, 2025
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3.5/5
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The Napa Boys
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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At the end of the day, The Napa Boys is an alt-comedy spoof of franchise films, with the anarchic comedy boasting a cast of alt-comedians.
Posted Sep 21, 2025
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3/5
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Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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While Spinal Tap II: The End Continues brings heavy nostalgia and a parade of cameos, the sequel struggles to match the inspired brilliance that made the original a classic.
Posted Sep 21, 2025
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5/5
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Sneakers
(1992)
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Danielle Solzman
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More than thirty years after its release, the film holds up as both a sharp caper and a prescient warning about the digital age.
Posted Sep 17, 2025
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4.5/5
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All Is Lost
(2013)
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Danielle Solzman
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Ultimately, All Is Lost showcases one of Robert Redford’s finest performances in a career that spanned nearly seven decades, a fitting testament to his enduring talent both in front of and behind the camera.
Posted Sep 16, 2025
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4/5
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Tuner
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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What makes the sound design so striking is that we experience the world as Niki hears it. It’s an outstanding achievement all around.
Posted Sep 15, 2025
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5/5
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YOU HAD TO BE THERE: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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For comedy nerds, You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...isn’t just a clever title—it’s a promise the documentary delivers on.
Posted Sep 14, 2025
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4/5
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Driver's Ed
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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In many ways, Driver’s Ed feels like a throwback to the comedies of the ’80s, when films could be silly and heartfelt in equal measure.
Posted Sep 14, 2025
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4.5/5
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EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert is less about biography and more about the music, the performance, and the magic of Elvis Presley. Every restored frame, every note, every cover feels like a gift to fans old and new.
Posted Sep 14, 2025
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3.5/5
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Sacrifice
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Climate change may be the canvas here, but the film could just as easily apply its satire to politics, technology, or social movements.
Posted Sep 14, 2025
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4/5
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Normal
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Bloody, funny, and gleefully subversive, Normal proves there’s still plenty of life in the Western when filtered through modern eyes—and that Bob Odenkirk has cemented himself as an unlikely, but entirely welcome, action star.
Posted Sep 12, 2025
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3.5/5
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Mama
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Mama speaks to the universal struggles of migration and family, of what is given up in pursuit of a better future.
Posted Sep 12, 2025
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4/5
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Eleanor the Great
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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As Holocaust survivors pass away, films like Eleanor the Great remind us of the responsibility to keep their voices heard.
Posted Sep 11, 2025
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3.5/5
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Steal Away
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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By drawing from its historical source but building a world of its own, Steal Away speaks to issues of race, gender, and power.
Posted Sep 11, 2025
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3.5/5
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Little Lorraine
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Little Lorraine isn’t just a story about crime or smuggling—it’s about the fragility of small-town life and the lengths people will go to survive when their world collapses.
Posted Sep 11, 2025
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5/5
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The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue joins a growing canon of October 7 documentaries but stands out as a reminder of a father’s refusal to let anything stand in the way of saving his family—and his refusal to leave anyone behind.
Posted Sep 11, 2025
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5/5
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Nuremberg
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Nuremberg is a reminder that history—and the vigilance it demands—cannot be forgotten.
Posted Sep 10, 2025
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4/5
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Christy
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Anchored by Sydney Sweeney’s knockout performance and supported by a strong ensemble, the film captures both the triumphs and the bruises of a life lived in and out of the ring.
Posted Sep 09, 2025
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4/5
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Wake Up Dead Man cements the Benoit Blanc mysteries as one of the defining franchises of our time.
Posted Sep 07, 2025
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5/5
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John Candy: I Like Me
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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Funny, poignant, and deeply human, John Candy: I Like Me isn’t just a biography—it’s a love letter to a comedic legend.
Posted Sep 05, 2025
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3.5/5
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Lost in the Jungle
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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In the end, Lost in the Jungle is as much about community and cultural knowledge as it is about survival against impossible odds.
Posted Aug 31, 2025
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4/5
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I Remember Mama
(1948)
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Danielle Solzman
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Ultimately, I Remember Mama represents a key step in George Stevens’ evolution from light comedies to more serious dramatic fare.
Posted Aug 28, 2025
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4/5
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Splitsville
(2025)
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Danielle Solzman
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It’s absurd, hilarious, visually striking, and offers its own insights about love, relationships, and human behavior.
Posted Aug 27, 2025
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3/5
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The Little Drummer Girl
(1984)
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Danielle Solzman
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It's not an understatement to say that The Little Drummer Girl is very much a film of its era.
Posted Aug 26, 2025
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2.5/5
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Northwest Passage
(1940)
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Danielle Solzman
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Hollywood has a long history of misrepresenting Native Americans in Westerns, and while Northwest Passage isn’t a Western, the same problems apply.
Posted Aug 26, 2025
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