Film Review: Netflix’s City of Joy Redefines Hope
City of Joy Motto: Transforming Pain Into Power Synopsis: Directed by Madeleine Gavin, City of Joy
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Film Review: Blue Iguana Goes For The Classic, Comedy Heist
Blue Iguana is a light-hearted comedy, in part, because it knows it is ridiculous. Packed
Film Review: The Happytime Murders Is A Strange, Puppet Comedy
The Happytime Murders is a strange film that can even be seen by its cover.
Film Review: We The Animals Shows How Aware Children Are
A boy needs his father. A boy needs his mother. But what happens to the
Film Review: The Darkest Minds Is YA At Its Glory
Synopsis: When teens mysteriously develop powerful new abilities, they are declared a threat by the
Film Review: Mission Impossible: Fallout Reminds Me Why I Love Movie Theaters
Synopsis: The best intentions often come back to haunt you. MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT finds
Film Review: Puzzle Shows The Quiet Splendor In Everyone
Synopsis: PUZZLE is a closely observed portrait of Agnes, who has reached her early 40s
Film Review: Far From The Tree Shows The Fruit of Unconditional Love
Directed by Rachel Dretzin, Far From The Tree is a documentary based Andrew Solomon’s book
Film Review: Araby Is The Universal Tale of The Working Class Hero
How much do we matter? In a world of excess that can only be attained
Film Review: Hearts Beat Loud Shows Young Or Old You Must Grow
Synopsis: In Red Hook, Brooklyn, a father and daughter become an unlikely songwriting duo in
Film Review: Ocean’s 8 Is Female Fun And I Am Grateful
SYNOPSIS: Debbie Ocean gathers an all-female crew to attempt an impossible heist at New York City’s
Film Review: Deadpool 2 Doubles Its Heart And Humor
Deadpool 2 arises as an excellent sequel because, this time around, it relied on a
Film Review: The Racer An The Jailbird Is Two Films In One
SYNOPSIS: As a member of a notorious Brussels gang renowned for their expertly-executed robberies, Gigi (frequent
Film Review: The Honor List Shows The Saving Grace of Female Friendships
SYNOPSIS: The summer before high school, Piper, Sophie, Isabella, and Honor are inseparable; by senior
Film Review: Class Rank Gives A Sweeter Election
Synopsis: Class Rank is a quirky teen comedy about placement, politics and finding your voice.