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Current Theatrical Releases, Film January 29, 2020 August 6, 2026

Film Review: A Hidden Life (2019)

Written by David Nagle Originally published 29 January 2020 Surrender. That’s what the A Hidden Life experience calls for. Ironically. A willingness to engage, to focus….

Current Theatrical Releases, Film September 20, 2019 August 6, 2026

Film Review: Ad Astra (2019)

by David Nagle

Written by David Nagle Originally published 20 September 2019 Writing takes time. Sorting out your thoughts and feelings and reactions takes time. But often…

Current Theatrical Releases, Film, Oscar contenders October 8, 2018 August 6, 2026

Film Review: First Man (2018)

by David Nagle

Written by David Nagle Originally published 8 October 2018 The Apollo space missions were championed for their opportunity to give humanity a different perspective….

Current Theatrical Releases, Film, Foreign April 25, 2016 August 6, 2026

Film Review: An (2015)

by Simon Storey

Written by Simon Storey Originally published 25 April 2016 There’s a popular treat in Japan called a dorayaki; it’s essentially two pancakes stacked on…

Current Theatrical Releases, Film, Oscar contenders January 5, 2016 August 6, 2026

Film Review: The Revenant (2015)

by Dan Santos

Written by Dan Santos Originally published 5 January 2016 With The Revenant no one can accuse director Alejandro G. Iñárritu of resting on his…

Film August 21, 2013 August 6, 2026

Film Review: Upstream Color (2013)

by Chris Smith

Upstream Color isn’t a film for the casual movie goer, but those that like more intellectually engaging movies, and willing to be challenged by alternative form and narrative, will be significantly rewarded by this daring, original and heartfelt film.

Film July 3, 2013 August 6, 2026

Film Review: To The Wonder (2012)

by Chris Smith

The highly anticipated new film from arguably the most artistically uncompromising, as well as celebrated, film maker currently working in North American cinema, To The Wonder continues Terrence Malick’s mediation on the very nature of love and life.