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Secret Mall Apartment
(2024)
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Raquel Stecher
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fascinating documentary [that] captures a unique time in the city’s history but more importantly contemplates the purpose of art and the importance of human connection.
Posted Dec 14, 2025
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My Mother and I
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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A tender portrait of a mother and daughter parting ways... Director Emma Branderhorst beautifully captures this fledgling dynamic...
Posted Nov 19, 2025
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Grizzly Man
(2005)
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Raquel Stecher
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While Treadwell’s violent death looms over the film, Herzog expertly engages the audience in what seems like a film within a film, one that Treadwell was still making when his subject became his killer.
Posted Nov 01, 2025
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Tiger
(2025)
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Raquel Stecher
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a poetic exploration of art, family, and tragedy.
Posted Oct 21, 2025
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The End of Quiet
(2025)
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Raquel Stecher
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The End of Quiet will get audiences thinking about their reliance on connectivity and the ramifications of modern life.
Posted Jun 11, 2025
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Tinā
(2024)
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Raquel Stecher
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Tinā is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Posted May 24, 2025
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Remaining Native
(2025)
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Raquel Stecher
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Remaining Native beautifully balances the duality of the story in which Ku’s journey to become a college athlete mirrors his great-grandfather’s pursuit of freedom... Ku is a fascinating subject
Posted May 21, 2025
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Molli and Max in the Future
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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the perfect blend of romantic drama and space comedy. This indie gem is charming, visually engaging and just plain fun.
Posted Apr 11, 2025
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Redux Redux
(2025)
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Raquel Stecher
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Redux Redux is a riveting revenge thriller held up by two strong female protagonists... the multiverse and time travel elements are never gimmicky.
Posted Mar 11, 2025
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Late Night with the Devil
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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a thoroughly enjoyable horror that embraces the aesthetics and the dynamics of 1970s television.
Posted Nov 23, 2024
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A Kid
(2016)
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Raquel Stecher
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a poignant family drama about self-discovery and navigating complicated family dynamics.
Posted Sep 28, 2024
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Kinds of Kindness
(2024)
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Raquel Stecher
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Kinds of Kindness is delightfully twisted. A must-see for lovers of the absurd.
Posted Jul 06, 2024
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Thelma
(2024)
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Raquel Stecher
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a truly astounding intergenerational story with plenty of moments of tension and humor that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Posted Jul 03, 2024
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Cora Bora
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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a deliciously self-deprecating comedy... While some of the situations are seemingly implausible, Cora Bora does feel a realistic depiction of younger millennial/Gen Z-er navigating their new adult life.
Posted Jun 22, 2024
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Museum Town
(2019)
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Raquel Stecher
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Museum Town beautifully captures a community in transition and a space that offers limitless possibilities for displaying contemporary art in its many forms. It will have you booking your trip to North Adams for a visit.
Posted Jun 03, 2024
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The Miracle Club
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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a heartfelt story... [with] a gentle message of acceptance.
Posted Jul 14, 2023
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You Can Live Forever
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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beautiful, honest and touching queer drama... There are very few depictions of Jehovah’s Witnesses in film and almost always the filmmakers get some aspects of that religion’s culture wrong. You Can Live Forever is spot on in every single aspect.
Posted May 10, 2023
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Bottoms
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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film unabashedly leans into its ridiculousness and is bolstered two strong leads... High school cliches are turned up several notches to great comedic effect.
Posted Mar 19, 2023
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The New Americans: Gaming a Revolution
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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high-paced and engrossing documentary about our new age of finance and digital disruption.
Posted Mar 19, 2023
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The Starling Girl
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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The Starling Girl’s tale of forbidden lust in a religious community will both titillate and disturb viewers.
Posted Mar 19, 2023
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I Used to be Funny
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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a heartfelt drama that tackles PTSD and depression while balancing the poignancy with humor.
Posted Mar 19, 2023
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Love to Love You, Donna Summer
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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isn’t as revelatory as it promises to be and leaves the audience with more questions than answers.
Posted Mar 19, 2023
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Citizen Sleuth
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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navigates some murky waters... a compelling watch.
Posted Mar 19, 2023
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The Disappearance of Shere Hite
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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effectively brings Shere Hite back in the limelight and serves double duty as both a biographical documentary and a scathing expose on how women are treated by the media.
Posted Mar 19, 2023
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Black Barbie
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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An ambitious exploration of the creation and impact of Black Barbie as well as the complexities of race and representation. Multi-layered. Revelatory. Beautiful.
Posted Mar 12, 2023
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The Lady Bird Diaries
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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The intention with this documentary is clear. Lady Bird Johnson's legacy should be recognized and the person to bring her back into the spotlight is Lady Bird herself.
Posted Mar 12, 2023
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Eileen
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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There is a tonal shift that takes this from dramatic love story to murder mystery. Earlier scenes hint at something being afoot but the story’s twist will still catch viewers by surprise.
Posted Jan 28, 2023
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Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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blends biographical documentary style and narrative storytelling to paint a portrait of an extraordinary man.
Posted Jan 28, 2023
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Cassandro
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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spirited performance by Gael Garcia Bernal... He truly embodies this character, giving Saúl gravitas and Cassandro verve... The film conveys a strong message of acceptance and joy in individual expression.
Posted Jan 26, 2023
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AUM: The Cult at the End of the World
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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Cult documentaries have gained a following in recent years and anyone fascinated with mind control and cult mentality will find a lot to be horrified by in this film.
Posted Jan 26, 2023
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L'immensità
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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a heartfelt coming-of-age story that treats its subjects with great care. It's as much a story about a preteen coming into his identity as it is about a woman's struggle with adulting... a handful of musical numbers add levity to the film.
Posted Jan 24, 2023
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Radical
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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The film as a whole really celebrates education... [also] a sobering revelation that potential does not necessarily guarantee opportunity.
Posted Jan 24, 2023
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Little Richard: I Am Everything
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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a bit on the long side and includes some stylistic elements and flourishes that seemed unnecessary... [but it] does a tremendous job demonstrating Little Richard's impact on the industry as well as the dichotomy between his private and public life.
Posted Jan 24, 2023
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Sometimes I Think About Dying
(2023)
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Raquel Stecher
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Sometimes I Think About Dying is on the surface a story about female loneliness... However, the movie’s strength lies in how it captures corporate monotony and contemporary work culture.
Posted Jan 22, 2023
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Modern Whore
(2020)
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Raquel Stecher
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A retro style documentary with highly stylized re-enactments.
Posted Jan 22, 2023
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American Murderer
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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a fantastic character study that offers a nuanced look at the making of a criminal.
Posted Dec 31, 2022
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Into the Weeds
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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Into the Weeds effectively drives home the message that corporate greed and the lack of regulation makes victims of everyday people.
Posted Oct 16, 2022
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Town Destroyer
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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Many arguments are made and the documentary does an excellent job not taking sides. It’s up for the viewer to draw their own conclusion.
Posted Oct 12, 2022
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Butterfly in the Sky
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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This film serves up a heaping dose of nostalgia while also enlightening viewers on the history and importance of this landmark television program.
Posted Oct 02, 2022
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The Stolen Valley
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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Alta Valley offers viewers a classic western style thriller as a platform to share the important story of the Diné people.
Posted Sep 29, 2022
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Confess, Fletch
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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Confess, Fletch is pure comedy gold. Solid storytelling, a great lead, full realized quirky supporting characters and a fun murder mystery plot. And it’s even better on second viewing.
Posted Sep 28, 2022
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Carmen
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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Eat Pray Love (2010) meets Corpus Christi (2019) in this tender drama about a middle-aged woman reclaiming her life after years of service in the church.
Posted Sep 27, 2022
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Charcoal
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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Charcoal/Carvão is an unrelentingly brutal film about the lengths people will go to escape their situation.
Posted Sep 15, 2022
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The Cow Who Sang a Song Into the Future
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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This hauntingly beautiful Chilean fable reminds us that we are one with nature and we must protect it.
Posted Sep 14, 2022
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Last Flight Home
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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Documentary filmmaker Ondi Timoner has given us all a precious gift with her deeply personal film Last Flight Home.
Posted Sep 14, 2022
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Our American Family
(2021)
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Raquel Stecher
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Our American Family is a brutally honest documentary that gives viewers an inside look into how addiction affects families.
Posted Sep 04, 2022
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3/5
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Three Thousand Years of Longing
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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a fanciful meditation on the power of human connection and stories. Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton are fantastic in their individual roles but ultimately lacked chemistry with each other.
Posted Sep 04, 2022
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Adopting Audrey
(2021)
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Raquel Stecher
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The film has a strong failure-to-launch theme, quirky characters and does a lot to explore complex family dynamics. Heartfelt, engrossing and thoroughly enjoyable.
Posted Aug 05, 2022
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The Unmaking of a College
(2022)
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Raquel Stecher
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While the subject matter is fascinating in its own right, this documentary was difficult to get through.
Posted Jun 14, 2022
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Offseason
(2021)
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Raquel Stecher
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Offseason offers some fun summertime spooks especially for those who love demonic/paranormal horror.
Posted Jun 06, 2022
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