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Featuring Film

Featuring Film is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Wendy Shreve
Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
Rifkin's Festival (2022)

Wendy Shreve

Seeing Mort revel in the beauty that surrounds him--the San Sebastián vistas are breathtaking--appreciate life, confront Death ... ,yet allow la dolce vita or buena vida, to touch his heart, warrants investing your time in Rifkin's Festival.
Posted Jan 22, 2022
2
Drive My Car (2021)

Wendy Shreve

Much of Drive My Car comprises memorable scenes. Curiosity may be reason enough to see this award-winning film--at home. Be prepared, nevertheless, to fast forward (if watch on DVD or Blu-Ray) or get a snack from the kitchen.
Posted Jan 16, 2022
3
Licorice Pizza (2021)

Wendy Shreve

Licorice Pizza features some sweet confections which elicit smiles and an occasional laugh, but the movie turns sour when it tries too hard.
Posted Dec 28, 2021
4
Nightmare Alley (2021)

Wendy Shreve

What rises to the top of this borderline horror fable entails nuanced performances by the cast ... And, the brilliant shot selections by del Toro and his Director of Photography Dan Lausten who demonstrate their mastery of film technique.
Posted Dec 19, 2021
5
West Side Story (2021)

Wendy Shreve

The young leads shine with gorgeous, natural voices, palpable chemistry and fine performances.
Posted Dec 10, 2021
6
Joy Womack: The White Swan (2021)

Wendy Shreve

Does her obsessiveness result in Womack achieving her dream? The reader will have to see this intriguing portrayal of this young woman who risks it all.
Posted Dec 9, 2021
7
The Hating Game (2021)

Wendy Shreve

The two attractive leads, Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell, keep the suspense going. They also have very good comedic timing. Chemistry in a rom-com must be palpable for the story to have any entertainment value--it does.
Posted Dec 6, 2021
8
Belfast (2021)

Wendy Shreve

At least, that's how we see him [Kenneth Branagh] through an extraordinary performance by 11-year-old Jude Hill as Buddy in Branagh's most personal story, Belfast (2021).
Posted Nov 25, 2021
9
House of Gucci (2021)

Wendy Shreve

What a firebrand Lady Gaga embodies in this movie. Surrounded by renowned actors, she commands our focus. Even as the plot slows to a crawl, when she appears, the sparks fly.
Posted Nov 24, 2021
10
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

Wendy Shreve

Unfortunate that what had been a lovable comedy for adults has now become a dramedy for kids.
Posted Nov 19, 2021
11
Beans (2021)

Wendy Shreve

Beans underscores the continuing fight to protect indigenous land, native culture and tradition. One cannot help but be moved by this powerful story.
Posted Nov 14, 2021
12
Respect (2021)

Wendy Shreve

All in all, Respect finds its heart when Jennifer Hudson channels the riveting artistry of the Queen of Soul. The actress reminds us how a great singer can shake our emotional foundation and lift the spirit.
Posted Nov 13, 2021
13
The Marksman (2021)

Wendy Shreve

Just to see the ageless, though grizzled star on the screen, as large as the Arizona desert invites viewing. leaves an impression because its star rises above the ordinary.
Posted Nov 8, 2021
14
Spencer (2021)

Wendy Shreve

What works comprises Kristen Stewart's striking performance as the beleaguered Princess. Her mannerisms, voice, visible pain intermix; it's difficult to look away from her even when particular scenes beg the viewer to do so.
Posted Nov 6, 2021
15
Soulmates (2021)

Wendy Shreve

But the movie belongs on the Hallmark Channel, not on the big screen. The cliched dialogue, formulaic set-up and resolution, as well as the largely underwhelming performances diminish the possibility for a more substantial story.
Posted Nov 5, 2021
16
Red Heaven (2020)

Wendy Shreve

As an examination of human nature Red Heaven entertains. You don't have to be a scientist to appreciate the day-to-day complexities of the social experiment. Of course, those who enjoy anything science-oriented may glean more from this film.
Posted Nov 4, 2021
17
Sunken Roads: Three Generations After D-Day (2020)

Wendy Shreve

Take a moment to watch, listen to Sunken Roads. These brave men's stories, even in death, should never be silenced.
Posted Nov 2, 2021
18
The French Dispatch (2021)

Wendy Shreve

Wes Anderson accomplishes such richness of word as well as exquisite, well-crafted scenery, two of his hallmarks, that some viewers may be overwhelmed. The details beg the viewer to see the film again, to see the inevitable missed elements.
Posted Nov 1, 2021
19
Heart of Champions (2021)

Wendy Shreve

The film belongs to Michael Shannon. When he appears on screen, you feel the urge to sit at attention. His commanding voice and those laser-like eyes elevate the movie from being a standard sports story.
Posted Oct 26, 2021
20
Dune (2021)

Wendy Shreve

Considerable criticism has been thrown at the 1984 predecessor to this version and its director, David Lynch. But by the end of Dune (2021), I wanted to rewatch and savor the (extended) forerunner. Lynch's film adaption is much more fun.
Posted Oct 22, 2021
21
Mothers of the Revolution (2021)

Wendy Shreve

Mothers of the Revolution will appeal to any maternal or paternal instinct to protect Mother Earth for future generations.
Posted Oct 14, 2021
22
I'm Your Man (2021)

Wendy Shreve

From the moment Alma meets Tom, I'm Your Man (Ich bin dein Mensch) provides laugh-out-loud comedy.
Posted Oct 11, 2021
23
Loveling (Benzinho) (2018)

Wendy Shreve

And for diverting entertainment, without fanfare or emotive scenes, Loveling provides a welcome change from the many somber indies streaming these days.
Posted Oct 8, 2021
24
Lamya's Poem (2021)

Wendy Shreve

Though Lamya's Poem (2021) is an animated feature, its lyricism and pathos will touch any compassionate human being.
Posted Sep 30, 2021
25
Blue Bayou (2021)

Wendy Shreve

Mesmerizing cinematography ... grabs the eye from the beginning.
Posted Sep 25, 2021
26
Bantú Mama (2021)

Wendy Shreve

Clarisse Albrecht carries the weight of the film like her character shoulders her struggles.
Posted Sep 24, 2021
27
Live at Mister Kelly's (2021)

Wendy Shreve

Some of jazz's greatest artists, comedy's funniest early entertainers, plus up-and-coming notables--Lainie Kazan, Diane Ladd, Bette Midler and Barbra Streisand--cemented their popularity at the club, Mr. Kelly's ...
Posted Sep 17, 2021
28
Martyrs Lane (2021)

Wendy Shreve

If you prefer psychological thrillers to the usual blood-fests horror offers at the moment, then try Martyrs Lane. You may find yourself jumping out of your seat.
Posted Sep 7, 2021
29
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

Wendy Shreve

If you're a Marvel fan, enjoy action adventure/martial arts, appreciate production design...and costumes that more than please the eye, or want to be entertained, this marvelous spectacle, Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will enthrall.
Posted Sep 3, 2021
30
The Capote Tapes (2021)

Wendy Shreve

However, this latest documentary, The Capote Tapes (2021) emphasizes the more sensational, flashier gay icon.
Posted Sep 2, 2021
31
Final Set (2021)

Wendy Shreve

Final Set will appeal to anyone who has picked up a racket or has felt conflicted about how far they would, could go to win.
Posted Aug 23, 2021
32
Reminiscence (2021)

Wendy Shreve

What separates Reminiscence (2021) from the myriad of dream/memory-based films made during the previous decade involves the exquisite dialogue ...
Posted Aug 21, 2021
33
Lily Topples the World (2021)

Wendy Shreve

Those who follow her on social media and/or pay for her services comprehend her never-ending talent to keep viewers in suspense.
Posted Aug 20, 2021
34
CODA (2021)

Wendy Shreve

CODA, much of it filmed on location in Gloucester, has sentiment without being saccharine or too cynical. Most of all, the story has heart.
Posted Aug 14, 2021
35
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary (2019)

Wendy Shreve

Watching Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary should be required viewing for any film student ... Besides, it's goofy fun.
Posted Aug 10, 2021
36
Jungle Cruise (2021)

Wendy Shreve

Highlights such as a smashing prelude in London, a delightful chemistry between Lily and Captain Frank help keep our attention.
Posted Aug 5, 2021
37
Curiosa (2021)

Wendy Shreve

Curiosa gives new meaning to eroticism. Anaïs Nin would've been impressed.
Posted Aug 2, 2021
38
The Green Knight (2021)

Wendy Shreve

The Green Knight works its magic to a degree
Posted Jul 31, 2021
39
Lorelei (2021)

Wendy Shreve

Lorelei (2021), directed and written by Sabrina Doyle (her debut feature), endears due to three children--each unique and endearing--that surprise, often without saying a word.
Posted Jul 26, 2021
40
The Magnificent Meyersons (2021)

Wendy Shreve

All in all, The Magnificent Meyersons has its merits. If you have a chance to see it, you might be in for a few surprises.
Posted Jul 25, 2021
41
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (2021)

Wendy Shreve

As with the man, Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain is tangled, complex. The documentary may leave you wanting more answers. Bourdain would've empathized.
Posted Jul 17, 2021
42
Black Widow (2021)

Wendy Shreve

Black Widow ensnares, bites, but doesn't devour its audience.
Posted Jul 9, 2021
43
The Tomorrow War (2021)

Wendy Shreve

[The movie] fumes of mediocrity--the underwhelming CGI, the formulaic, cliched dialogue, as well as the foreseen resolution.
Posted Jul 2, 2021
44
No Sudden Move (2020)

Wendy Shreve

No Sudden Move implies inertia but that's far from true. Once the motor starts running, hang on and buckle your seatbelt.
Posted Jul 1, 2021
45
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)

Wendy Shreve

A forgotten, historical treasure not to be missed, see Summer of Soul (Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) to appreciate the joy and pain that blacks experienced in 1969 via their words; their music.
Posted Jun 23, 2021
46
Playing with Sharks (2021)

Wendy Shreve

Archival, and new footage of Taylor on what may be her last dive, often dazzle. She belongs to the sea.
Posted Jun 22, 2021
47
Ma Belle, My Beauty (2021)

Wendy Shreve

As the landscape and people of this region stimulated the master of Fauvism [Matisse], so do these elements play a central role in Hill's film.
Posted Jun 21, 2021
48
Potato Dreams of America (2022)

Wendy Shreve

Satire has been often used to make a point about politics, religion and sexual preference. Tackling any of these subjects can be risky. To put all three in one movie plus set the plot in Russia and the U.S., takes chutzpah.
Posted Jun 21, 2021
49
Ailey (2021)

Wendy Shreve

His legacy should be ... how his dancers continue to breathe life into his choreography, a nod to his words. No one should miss Ailey. Though categorized as a documentary, the film captures creativity at its best.
Posted Jun 19, 2021
50
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It (2021)

Wendy Shreve

If you have a chance to watch Ms. Moreno relate her tale, you'll be in for a helluva a ride.
Posted Jun 18, 2021