New Releases

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  In 'Little Women,' Emotional Depth and Beloved Characters Still Resonate

  Directed by Greta Gerwig

  PUBLISHED Dec 18, 2019

  After enchanting audiences with the heartfelt originality of her directorial debut Lady Bird, Greta Gerwig has turned to an American litera...

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  '1917' Redefines What a War Movie Can Be

  Directed by Sam Mendes

  PUBLISHED Dec 17, 2019

  In history class in grade ten, we watched Flyboys to get a better sense of what WWI looked like. Mostly, the film showcased James Franco's...

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  Fox News #MeToo Drama 'Bombshell' Is as Messy as its Subjects

  Directed by Jay Roach

  PUBLISHED Dec 16, 2019

  In 2016, Fox News chairman and CEO Roger Ailes became the subject of a widespread sexual assault scandal that saw his accusers discredited...

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  '6 Underground' Is a Wasteland of Michael Bay Action, If You're Into That Sort of Thing

  Directed by Michael Bay

  PUBLISHED Dec 12, 2019

  The tagline for 6 Underground, the new movie from action figure Michael Bay, is: "They say no one can save the world. Meet no one."   This...

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  'Avengers: Endgame' Is a Nostalgic, Sentimental and Very Satisfying Finale

  Directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo

  PUBLISHED Dec 2, 2019

  Damn, that was satisfying. Avengers: Endgame is the culmination of a 22-film narrative arc, meaning that it's a bit like the season finale...

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  'The Two Popes' Almost Gets in the Way of Its Stunning Leads

  Directed by Fernando Meirelles

  PUBLISHED Nov 22, 2019

  It does not take any intuition to realize the main draw for a film like The Two Popes is folded neatly into its premise. The resignation of...

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  'Queen & Slim' Is a Revealing Morality Tale that Thrives in Small Moments

  Directed by Melina Matsoukas

  PUBLISHED Nov 21, 2019

  There is a scene in Melina Matsoukas's Queen & Slim that depicts Jodie Turner-Smith's Queen having her braids removed — so as to change her...

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  '21 Bridges' Is a Rare New York Movie Where New York Is Not a Character

  Directed by Brian Kirk

  PUBLISHED Nov 21, 2019

  Of the innumerable clichés bandied about by film types, one is particularly prolific: When a film is set in New York City, everyone, from c...