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Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
2/5
Green Snake (2021)

Brian Costello

There's a big budget here, and they made the most of it. Unfortunately, the big budget can't rescue this discordant clash of genres.
Posted Feb 1, 2022
2
3/5
Upcoming Summer (2021)

Barbara Shulgasser

The relationship between [the teens] is touching and complex, and the actors make it feel as if their difficult navigation of the grownup world is real.
Posted Feb 1, 2022
3
3/5
The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild (2022)

Jennifer Green

If you enjoy 80 straight minutes of animated action interspersed with witty one-liners and some positive life lessons, or if you're just a fan of the Ice Age franchise, then this movie is for you.
Posted Feb 1, 2022
4
3/5
Photocopier (2021)

Barbara Shulgasser

It takes a while, but Photocopier sucks us into a detective story about a poor girl with no leverage trying to unearth terrible deeds of the rich and powerful.
Posted Feb 1, 2022
5
2/5
Rifkin's Festival (2022)

Tara McNamara

The movie may take place at the annual San Sebastian Film Festival, but this underwhelming comedy is really Allen's Film Festival.
Posted Feb 1, 2022
6
4/5
Try Harder! (2021)

Sandie Angulo Chen

Parents and teens should watch this film together, encourage their PTSAs to host screenings and discussions, and internalize the messages about the ludicrous amount of pressure that so many high achieving students feel to go to the same 20 colleges.
Posted Feb 1, 2022
7
3/5
They/Them/Us (2022)

Tara McNamara

"Kinky" and "family comedy" are words that you might not expect to see together, but director Jon Sherman's film is oddly charming and somehow works -- at least for adults.
Posted Feb 1, 2022
8
3/5
Home Team (2022)

Jennifer Green

Popular actors, a cast of lovable tween boys, and a wholesome tone make this feel-good comedy a natural audience pleaser.
Posted Jan 31, 2022
9
1/5
The Requin (2022)

Jeffrey M. Anderson

Beyond the terrible writing, the shrill acting, the cheap-looking CGI, and the excruciatingly cruel backstory, this abominable shark movie commits the sin of barely even featuring any sharks.
Posted Jan 29, 2022
10
4/5
The Remix: Hip Hop X Fashion (2019)

Monique Jones

The Remix is a great primer on the difference between appropriation and appreciation, a discussion that can be confusing for some.
Posted Jan 28, 2022
11
4/5
Manhunter (1986)

Alistair Lawrence

Director Michael Mann's trademark love of woozy synth scores is occasionally distracting. But Manhunter still manages to be a tense, interesting psychological thriller.
Posted Jan 25, 2022
12
4/5
Victoria (2015)

Kat Halstead

Filmed in one shot, this low-budget German crime drama is an unexpected triumph.
Posted Jan 25, 2022
13
3/5
The Wasteland (2022)

Brian Costello

At its best and most memorable, it's perhaps the eeriest and strangest coming-of-age movie ever made.
Posted Jan 25, 2022
14
3/5
Donkeyhead (2022)

Jennifer Green

One or two scenes could have been cut to bring Donkeyhead down to a tighter run time. But the film offers many memorable characters and moments and plenty of food for thought about growing up and growing old.
Posted Jan 25, 2022
15
4/5
Three Songs for Benazir (2021)

Sabrina McFarland

Learning about the memorable story of Shaista and Benazir offers viewers valuable lessons about survival in the face of adversity.
Posted Jan 25, 2022
16
2/5
How I Fell in Love with a Gangster (2022)

JK Sooja

Most of the elements of a good gangster crime drama are here, but unfortunately, they don't make for a good movie.
Posted Jan 25, 2022
17
4/5
Use of Force: The Policing of Black America (2021)

Brian Costello

For families looking to initiate or continue having necessary and difficult conversations about race and race relations, this searing documentary is essential viewing.
Posted Jan 25, 2022
18
2/5
The Royal Treatment (2022)

Jennifer Green

This warmhearted, well-intentioned movie is ultimately sabotaged by a lack of originality and a wacky hodgepodge of accents.
Posted Jan 25, 2022
19
1/5
Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman (2021)

Brian Costello

This is a terrible movie that didn't need to be made.
Posted Jan 25, 2022
20
3/5
I, Challenger (2022)

Brian Costello

Was all the meandering worth it? Mostly yes, but like all the other movies where marijuana is central to the story, the enjoyment of the movie mostly depends on how much one enjoys tales about drugs.
Posted Jan 25, 2022
21
4/5
Ocean Souls (2020)

Sabrina McFarland

This documentary makes its mark as exceptional marine life filmmaking by director Philip Hamilton.
Posted Jan 25, 2022
22
2/5
The Tiger Rising (2022)

Tara McNamara

While great stories are always great, good books don't always translate into good movies -- and that's the case here.
Posted Jan 25, 2022
23
3/5
The King's Daughter (2022)

Tara McNamara

Mermaids, swordfights, and a "surprise, you're a princess!" story are nectar to certain kids. And this historical fantasy adventure makes everything all the more enticing with gorgeous production design, costumes, and cinematography.
Posted Jan 25, 2022
24
4/5
A Clusterfunke Christmas (2021)

Stephanie Snyder

This hilarious parody makes viewers reassess why we ever liked those Hallmark Channel Christmas movies in the first place.
Posted Jan 24, 2022
25
5/5
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022)

Diondra K. Brown

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts is an emotional, enlightening, and thrilling retelling of the experience of making the eight films that defined a generation.
Posted Jan 24, 2022
26
3/5
The Selfish Giant (2013)

Tom Cassidy

Director Clio Barnard has delivered a movie that's excellently made but is in the end maybe a bit too suffocating to enjoy.
Posted Jan 24, 2022
27
4/5
The Kindred (2022)

Tom Cassidy

Occasionally televisual but not to its detriment, The Kindred is a perfectly paced indie horror packed with plenty of themes to explore, lots of thrills, and great performances.
Posted Jan 24, 2022
28
5/5
Boiling Point (2021)

Danny Brogan

A film that is experienced rather than enjoyed, you'll be wanting a long lie down by the closing credits.
Posted Jan 24, 2022
29
4/5
Even Mice Belong in Heaven (2021)

JK Sooja

The art direction in Even Mice Belong in Heaven is solid all-around, as are the performances, pacing, and thrills.
Posted Jan 24, 2022
30
3/5
Vicky and Her Mystery (2021)

Andrea Beach

The tone of Vicky and Her Mystery is quiet and gently paced, but the story moves along and holds the viewer's interest.
Posted Jan 24, 2022
31
3/5
Lulli (2021)

Jennifer Green

An appealing cast and light tone keep this middling Brazilian comedy afloat, but just barely.
Posted Jan 24, 2022
32
2/5
Grumpy Christmas (2021)

Jennifer Green

Awkward pacing, humor, and characterizations undermine what might have been a pleasant family Christmas movie from Mexico.
Posted Jan 24, 2022
33
4/5
Binti (2019)

Jennifer Green

Real-life father-daughter pair Baloji and Bebel Tshiani Baloji are the pulse of this heartwarming and entertaining Belgian film.
Posted Jan 24, 2022
34
3/5
1000 Miles From Christmas (2021)

Jennifer Green

Actor Tamar Novas carries this lighthearted Spanish comedy with beautiful locations and a positive message about the importance of community.
Posted Jan 24, 2022
35
4/5
Hilda and the Mountain King (2021)

Andrea Beach

This compelling fantasy-adventure has all the charm and whimsy fans of the graphic-novel series and TV show will expect, but be prepared for some scariness and real sadness, too.
Posted Jan 24, 2022
36
3/5
Four to Dinner (2022)

Jennifer Green

The film could've been more tightly edited: at an hour and 44 minutes, the length drags a bit. But the stories, actors, and setting all have their appeal, and the fact that all four possible pairs work out makes them all satisfying (to varying degrees).
Posted Jan 24, 2022
37
4/5
Belle (2022)

Tara McNamara

Vibrantly spectacular, this anime movie imaginatively retells the Beauty and the Beast fairy tale as a humorous, heartfelt story of empowerment and self-discovery.
Posted Jan 24, 2022
38
4/5
Poupelle of Chimney Town (2021)

Sandie Angulo Chen

Japanese animator Yusuke Hirota's steampunk directorial debut is a moving, accessible tribute to legacy, nature, and unexpected friendships.
Posted Jan 24, 2022
39
4/5
Sing a Bit of Harmony (2022)

Jeffrey M. Anderson

A sweet, big-hearted fantasy/musical full of crushes and cool tech, this enjoyable anime moves gorgeously and sounds great, wearing its unflappably positive attitude right on its colorful sleeve.
Posted Jan 22, 2022
40
3/5
Unsilenced (2021)

Jeffrey M. Anderson

Hampered by sections of goopy, overly modest filmmaking, this drama is still worth seeking out due to the urgent nature of its true story, which is so powerful that it comes through clearly.
Posted Jan 22, 2022
41
2/5
Warhunt (2022)

Jeffrey M. Anderson

A mix of fun genre zaniness -- with a tacked-on Mickey Rourke -- and snatches of ridiculously awful filmmaking, this wartime horror tale doesn't offer enough of the former to overcome the latter.
Posted Jan 22, 2022
42
3/5
Borrego (2022)

Jeffrey M. Anderson

It doesn't always work, especially when cutting away from its two main characters, but this sun-baked, anti-drug desert-survival thriller is solid enough at its center to make it worth a look.
Posted Jan 22, 2022
43
2/5
Shattered (2022)

Jeffrey M. Anderson

This erotic thriller seems to have all of the pieces required by the subgenre, but despite a decent try at some heat, it glides across its cool, glossy surface, forgettable and passionless.
Posted Jan 22, 2022
44
2/5
American Siege (2022)

Jeffrey M. Anderson

Riddled with bad ideas and dialogue but also peppered with bizarre touches and interesting character moments, this thriller isn't exactly good, but it does rise a little above others of its ilk.
Posted Jan 22, 2022
45
1/5
The Legend of La Llorona (2022)

Jeffrey M. Anderson

This cheesy horror tale, which cashes in on a monster made famous in bigger-budget movies, glides confidently into the "so bad, it's good" realm, making ill-advised choices in nearly every capacity.
Posted Jan 22, 2022
46
3/5
Scream (2022)

Jeffrey M. Anderson

In passing the torch to fresh blood, this fifth entry in the meta-horror series shows that there are still layers of meta-ness to uncover, fresh scares to experience, and wicked fun to be had.
Posted Jan 22, 2022
47
2/5
Redeeming Love (2022)

Sandie Angulo Chen

Even fans of Rivers' beloved Christian romance aren't likely to think that this uninspired, overlong adaptation does the sweeping story justice.
Posted Jan 20, 2022
48
3/5
The Housewives of the North Pole (2021)

Melissa Camacho

Many mean exchanges and sneaky behavior throughout keeps this from being a a fully heartwarming presentation, but The Housewives of The North Pole successfully delivers the gift of silly Christmas entertainment.
Posted Jan 18, 2022
49
3/5
Hot Mess Holiday (2021)

Joly Herman

Some heartwarming inside jokes are worth a laugh, and the cultural family ties-that-bind provide a fun tension for these modern Indian-American women. But the writing feels heavy-handed at times, and the drinking feels a little obligatory.
Posted Jan 18, 2022
50
3/5
Beanie Mania (2021)

Stephanie Morgan

Despite the narrow perspective of many of its subjects, this documentary still tells a fascinating tale of how a small group of collectors ended up causing a national frenzy during the height of American consumerism.
Posted Jan 18, 2022