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Brian T. Carney

Brian T. Carney's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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Fair Haven (2016) EDIT “An excellent debut film...” – Washington Blade Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Denial (2016) 82% EDIT “Turgid courtroom drama...” – Washington Blade Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Collateral Beauty (2016) 14% EDIT “Collateral Beauty went to great lengths to depict a diverse Manhattan, except for the fact that no openly LGBT people are visible anywhere in the film.” – Washington Blade Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Ghostbusters (2016) 74% EDIT “Ghostbusters offered a fresh and fun spin on the classic testosterone-fueled comedy and featured Chris Hemsworth as a dim-witted himbo, delightful cameos by cast members from the original movie, and a wonderful breakout performance by Kate McKinnon.” – Washington Blade Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Moana (2016) 95% EDIT “Some great songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda...” – Washington Blade Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Finding Dory (2016) 94% EDIT “[Among] the best animated movies of 2016 , Finding Dory, stars Ellen DeGeneres as a delightful blue tang with memory issues...” – Washington Blade Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures (2016) 97% EDIT “An intricate examination of the provocative artist and his enduring legacy.” – Washington Blade Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You (2016) 86% EDIT “Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady use some innovative techniques to create a multi-faceted portrait of a man whose groundbreaking television series challenged America’s ideas about gender, race, class and sexuality.” – Washington Blade Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) 87% EDIT “Florence Foster Jenkins found not only the obvious comedy but an unexpected tenderness in the tale of a tone-deaf diva (Meryl Streep), her supportive husband (Hugh Grant) and her gay accompanist (Simon Helberg).” – Washington Blade Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Moonlight (2016) 98% EDIT “The film is a stunning portrayal of a young black man at three stages of his life and features sizzling performances by an amazing ensemble cast and lush cinematography by James Laxton.” – Washington Blade Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Being 17 (2016) 95% EDIT “Without a wasted word or shot, the film is a master work that offers a complex portrait of two teens and their families as the boys deal with both coming out and coming of age.” – Washington Blade Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Arrival (2016) 94% EDIT “Amy Adams’ transcendent portrayal of a linguist...” – Washington Blade Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Jackie (2016) 87% EDIT “Natalie Portman does stunning work...” – Washington Blade Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Elle (2016) 91% EDIT “Isabelle Huppert [gives] a mesmerizing performance in Paul Verhoeven’s provocative Elle.” – Washington Blade Dec 21, 2022 Full Review The Dressmaker (2015) 60% EDIT “A delightful feminist take on the spaghetti Western.” – Washington Blade Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Julieta (2016) 84% EDIT “It’s a joy to watch a master of the peak of their form, and Almodóvar’s work in Julieta is masterful and bold.” – Washington Blade Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Jewel's Catch One (2016) EDIT “The sizzling soundtrack, a lively tribute to the disco era includes songs by Houston, Austin and Pointer...” – Washington Blade Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Beauty and the Beast (2017) 71% EDIT “Thoroughly enchanting and the story is queerer than ever...” – Washington Blade Dec 21, 2022 Full Review 3 Generations (2015) 30% EDIT “Most importantly, the moving conclusion of 3 Generations is a great testimony to the courage shown by Ray and his extended family. That’s what makes this movie important and timely.” – Washington Blade Dec 20, 2022 Full Review First Girl I Loved (2016) 89% EDIT “Sanga’s directoral style is firm and confident, especially when he weaves his way through fascinating elliptical loops of storytelling. ” – Washington Blade Dec 20, 2022 Full Review Major! (2015) EDIT “Major! is a must-see movie for anyone worried about how we will survive the current political debacle.” – Washington Blade Dec 20, 2022 Full Review Rough Night (2017) 45% EDIT “For moviegoers who aren’t fans of Broad City, Rough Night may be a rough night.” – Washington Blade Dec 20, 2022 Full Review The Greatest Showman (2017) 56% EDIT “The vivid cinematography by Seamus McGarvey and the exquisite costumes by Ellen Mirojnick capture the magic of Barnum’s circus and give the picture an attractive period feel.” – Washington Blade Dec 15, 2022 Full Review The Shape of Water (2017) 92% EDIT “Touching and surreal...” – Washington Blade Dec 15, 2022 Full Review After Louie (2017) 77% EDIT “Despite some flaws (slack pacing and a rather restricted focus on the white middle-class gay community), After Louie will undoubtedly spur some great discussions about the ongoing impact of AIDS.” – Washington Blade Dec 15, 2022 Full Review
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