The Public (Buffalo)
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Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
2/5
Vietnam: Fast Forward (2021)
Well intended but unsatisfying look at Vietnam's thriving modern economy as seen through the eyes of a variety of entrepreneurs.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
2
The Last Days of Capitalism (2020)
Even those uninclined to work out all of the script's hidden meanings will find reasons to enjoy this trim indie drama
Posted Nov 6, 2021
3
2/5
Fever Dreams (2019)
This horror anthology lives up to its title, and that's not a good thing.
Posted Sep 13, 2021
4
2.5/5
The Way (2021)
Strong performances and technical contributions in the service of a film that is as perplexing as anything from late period David Lynch
Posted Sep 10, 2021
5
7/10
Steps (2017)
6
8/10
Tango Shalom (2021)
[A] a likeable comedy whose message about religious tolerance more than makes up for its occasional failings
Posted Jun 3, 2021
7
2.5/5
In Action (2020)
8
6/10
Love & Debt (2019)
That the script by first-timer Dylan Otto seeks as much sympathy for a debt collector as for the family facing being crushed by that debt is the key to this slice-of-life tale.
Posted Aug 11, 2020
9
3/5
In Bright Axiom (2019)
10
6/10
Chameleon (2019)
Marcus Mizelle's independent crime drama is a masterpiece of concision that eventually cuts a little too close to the bone.
Posted May 18, 2020
11
7/10
The Third Strike (2020)
12
5.5/10
Human Capital (2020)
[Though] it doesn't strike the nerve it should have, Human Capital features strong work from an exceptional cast, especially Schreiber, Tomei and Sarsgaard.
Posted Apr 2, 2020
13
6/10
Greed (2020)
14
6/10
The Island of Cats (2019)
15
6/10
Love is Not Love (2020)
As often compelling as it is exasperating, the directorial debut of Stephen Keep Mills is a bit less than the sum of its parts.
Posted Mar 3, 2020
16
8/10
Buffaloed (2020)
It's a blue collar movie that isn't going to make anyone want to move here, but I'm fine with that: take us as we are or leave us alone.
Posted Feb 14, 2020
17
6/10
Night Sweats (2019)
Debuting director Andrew Lyman-Clarke and his co-writer Seth Panman hit a lot of the right marks with their Cronenberg-ish venereal horror thriller.
Posted Feb 12, 2020
18
The Aeronauts (2019)
There is visual panache that made me feel at all times as if I was in this gas-powered balloon floating miles above the ground.
Posted Dec 12, 2019
19
The Irishman (2019)
Veracity aside, The Irishman is Scorsese at the peak of his powers. It's not a minute too long at three hours and 20 minutes...
Posted Nov 26, 2019
20
21
Anya (2019)
Science fiction with an emphasis on the science
Posted Oct 31, 2019
22
Official Secrets (2019)
Even though the story ends somewhat anticlimactically, it maintains a slow burn of outrage right to the very end.
Posted Sep 19, 2019
23
A Miracle of Miracles examines both the development of the much loved "dark musical" and its enduring popularity for audiences all around the world.
Posted Sep 17, 2019
24
25
After the Wedding (2019)
26
The Nightingale (2019)
The Nightingale treated me like a moral cretin who could only learn through the harshest distillation of human misery. I have better ways to spend my time.
Posted Sep 5, 2019
27
Tel Aviv on Fire (2019)
28
Dogman (2019)
29
The Farewell (2019)
30
Hopefully the flashy result will encourage at least some young cineastes to look at more of Guy-Blaché's work.
Posted Jul 26, 2019
31
Echo In the Canyon (2019)
As infectiously fun as it is to watch musicians talking about music they love by other bands, you can't help but wish that they would explore that love in a little more depth.
Posted Jul 12, 2019
32
Yesterday (2019)
33
The Biggest Little Farm (2019)
34
Trial by Fire (2019)
It's a powerful enough viewing experience, but it doesn't leave you with much hope for what to do about injustice.
Posted May 23, 2019
35
Ramen Shop (Ramen teh) (2019)
36
Gloria Bell (2019)
I was left wondering why this engaging character's life had to be understood only in the context of the man who is unworthy of her.
Posted Apr 1, 2019
37
Transit (2019)
Rarely does a film engage both head and heart as fervently as Transit
Posted Apr 1, 2019
38
Meme (2019)
A fascinating independent feature.
Posted Apr 1, 2019
39
Hotel Mumbai (2019)
For what it is, it's flawless. But that's not to say that I'm recommending that you go to see it.
Posted Mar 29, 2019
40
Bathtubs Over Broadway (2018)
[Steve] Young is a genial enough guide, and [Dava] Whisenant illustrates the history of his quest with rare clips
Posted Mar 5, 2019
41
Arctic (2019)
The ending is a disappointment, so arbitrary that it seems to come simply because the film has gone on for as long as [director Joe] Penna cared for it to last.
Posted Feb 28, 2019
42
Never Look Away (2019)
Abstract as some of its themes are, Never Look Away is an absorbing story that seldom drags despite its length.
Posted Feb 28, 2019
43
Serenity (2019)
Unfortunately, that destination was a disappointment. But that's not to say that I didn't largely enjoy the ride provided by writer-director Steven Knight.
Posted Feb 7, 2019
44
Destroyer (2018)
45
Cold War (Zimna wojna) (2018)
[Director Pawel] Pawlikowski movies history along with great economy and visual panache.
Posted Feb 7, 2019
46
Shoplifters (Manbiki kazoku) (2018)
Kore-eda elicits poignant performances from everyone in his ensemble, chose to accentuate the positive rather than dwell on the hardships.
Posted Feb 7, 2019
47
Stan & Ollie (2019)
As well as bringing their individual characters to life, Coogan and Reilly lovingly recreate Laurel and Hardy's signature routines.
Posted Jan 31, 2019
48
Ben is Back (2018)
The pacing is the key element here by which the film engages our sympathies for these characters without sinking into melodrama
Posted Jan 17, 2019
49
They Shall Not Grow Old (2019)
It is a film about soldiers, and one of the best ever made on the subject.
Posted Jan 17, 2019
50
The Mule (2018)