Film Reviews

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Sanditon Directed by Anthony Davies An eight-part version of Jane Austen's last novel, a love story and women's lib tale set in a seaside resort. Love
Another Day of Life Directed by Raúl de la Fuente, Damian Nenow An animated documentary presenting a journalist's poignant perspectives on the horrors of war. Shadow
The Woman Who Loves Giraffes Directed by Alison Reed A profile of a researcher whose studies of giraffes in the wild put her in the same league as Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey. Reverence
Little Women Directed by Greta Gerwig The classic novel creatively recast as an exploration of sisterhood and the family as a school of love. Love
1917 Directed by Sam Mendes An uncommonly good antiwar film about two British soldiers in World War I sent on a mission of mercy. Shadow
Hala Directed by Minhal Baig A coming-of-age story carried by the grace, sensitivity and emotional intelligence of the young actress Geraldine Viswanathan. You
Toy Story 4 Directed by Josh Cooley The latest adventure from a franchise that encourages us to find and express our purpose in life. Play
Invisible Life (A Vida Invisivel de Euridice Gusmao) Directed by Karim Ainouz A beautiful tribute to the enduring love of sisters. Love
The Two Popes Directed by Fernando Meirelles An enlightening drama about the humanity and differing visions for the church of Pope Benedict and Pope Francis. Faith
Marriage Story Directed by Noah Baumbach Portrait of an unsatisfying marriage and a messy and sad divorce. Transformation
The Report Directed by Scott Z. Burns The story of the long Congressional investigation into the CIA use of torture with suspected terrorists. Meaning
A Hidden Life Directed by Terrence Malick An immersive story of a conscientious objector to the Nazis, his wife who supported him, and the community who didn't. Peace
Ximei Directed by Andrew Cohen, Gaylen Ross An affecting portrait of a fierce social justice fighter. Justice
Dark Waters Directed by Todd Haynes A chronicle of courageous and tenacious investigations by a lawyer into harm caused by unregulated DuPont chemicals. Justice
The Irishman Directed by Martine Scorsese A drama with three great performances which almost rise above the retread of a screenplay. Shadow
Little Joe Directed by Jessica Hausner Happiness is just a whiff away or is it? Joy
63 Up The latest in a series of documentaries that enrich our sense of what it means to be human. You
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (Portrait de la Jeune Fil… Directed by Celine Sciamma A sensitive and exhilarating period piece about forbidden love. Love
The Aeronauts Directed by Tom Harper A thrilling ballooning adventure with a feisty and flamboyant performance by Felicity Jones. Questing
Honey Boy Directed by Alma Har'el A semi-autobiographical exorcism of personal pain from an elusive film star. Shadow
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