Tag: A24
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Movie Review ~ Queer
QUEER Synopsis: In 1950s Mexico City, an ex-pat in his late forties leads a solitary life amidst a small American community. A young student’s arrival stirs the American into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.Stars: Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Lesley Manville, Jason Schwartzman, Henrique Zaga, Omar ApolloDirector: Luca GuadagninoRated: RRunning Length: 135 minutes Review:…
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Movie Review ~ Babygirl
BABYGIRL Synopsis: A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern.Stars: Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Sophie Wilde, Antonio Banderas, Esther McGregor, Vaughan Reilly, Gaite JansenDirector: Halina ReijnRated: RRunning Length: 114 minutes Review: The tricky intersection of power, desire, and female sexuality has…
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Movie Review ~ The Brutalist
THE BRUTALIST Synopsis: Escaping post-war Europe, a visionary architect arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage after being forced apart during wartime. On his own in a strange new country, a wealthy and prominent industrialist recognizes his talent for building. But power and legacy come at a heavy cost…Stars: Adrien…
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Movie Review ~ Heretic
Heretic Synopsis: Two young women of faith are drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse after seeking refuge in the house of a mysterious and unsettling man. As they navigate a labyrinth of psychological and supernatural horrors, their beliefs and survival instincts are pushed to the limit.Stars: Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East,…
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Movie Review ~ MaXXXine
MaXXXine Synopsis: In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.Stars: Mia Goth, Lily Collins, Kevin Bacon, Halsey, Moses Sumney, Elizabeth Debicki, Giancarlo EspositoDirector: Ti WestRated: RRunning Length:…
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The 11th Chicago Critics Film Festival
May 3 – 9, 2024 – Music Box Theatre CCFF Reviews Writing about film for more than ten years has allowed me to cover movies from blockbusters to indies. It’s also allowed me to attend major events like TIFF in Toronto and Sundance in Park City, Utah. Traveling around the country is a huge privilege,…
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