Film Reviews

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Private Life Directed by Tamara Jenkins A dramady carried by many magic moments of heartache and humor. Nurturing
First Man Directed by Damien Chazelle Story of NASA's quest to land a man on the moon and the reluctant hero who took that first historic step. Questing
Bikini Moon Directed by Milcho Manchevski A meandering mockumentary with flights of fantasy and fierce social critique. Meaning
A Star is Born Directed by Bradley Cooper Love story about two musicians finding it difficult to believe in themselves and their unique voices. You
The Sisters Brothers Directed by Jacques Audiard A revisionist Western romp with surprisingly sensitive hitmen. Questing
Monsters and Men Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green A muted but majestic exploration of explosive violence, ethical conundrums, and elusive justice. Justice
Matangi/Maya/M.I.A Directed by Steve Loveridge An intimate portrait of an artist courting the intersection of creativity and controversy. Imagination
Fahrenheit 11/9 Directed by Michael Moore A powerful, even frightening, documentary on what's happening to America's democracy. Justice
Intelligent Lives Directed by Dan Habib A solid case for tearing down the walls created by intelligence testing supported by the uplifting stories of those whose have escaped this segregation. You
The Children Act Directed by Richard Eyre A towering performance by Emma Thompson as a British high court judge confronted by a complicated case and her own domestic challenges. Meaning
Tea with the Dames Directed by Roger Michell Entertaining conversations among four grand Dames of the English theatre and film scene about their public and private lives. You
The Land of Steady Habits Directed by Nicole Holofcener An engaging and well-acted drama about the challenges of middle age and suburban living. You
A Simple Favor A female daring duo spread chaos in suburbia. You
Bel Canto Directed by Paul Weitz An illustration of how music can help people reach across political and socioeconomic divides. Beauty
Colette Directed by Wash Westmoreland A lush, elegant biopic chronicling a life lived outside the lines. Imagination
A-X-L Directed by Oliver Daly Intriguing sci-fi thriller that explores what can happen when robots become smarter than humans. Questing
Museo (Museum) Directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios An unconventional heist film with humor, heart, and smarts to spare. Yearning
City of Joy Directed by Madeline Garvin An inspiring story of compassion and service in a program training rape victims to be community leaders. Compassion
I Am Not a Witch Directed by Rungano Nyoni An assured and surreal interrogation of misogyny and superstition. Transformation
Pick of the Litter Directed by Dana Nachman, Don Hardy, Jr. A remarkably suspenseful account of the service dog training of five puppies. Kindness
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