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  • Movie Review ~ Queer

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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  • Movie Review ~ I Saw the TV Glow

    Movie Review ~ I Saw the TV Glow

    I Saw The TV Glow Synopsis: Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.Stars: Justice

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