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What's more romantic than an existential crisis?
Darren Ruecker
and others
Darren Ruecker and others
Feb 15, 2024
The Shape of Water demonstrates Guillermo del Toro's masterful way with visual storytelling, but suffers slightly from narrative distractions.
Darren Ruecker
Darren Ruecker
Sep 17, 2017
Stronger complicates the notion of the public hero in its heartfelt telling of Boston marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman's story, with terrific performances from Jake Gyllenhaal and Tatiana Maslany.
Darren Ruecker
Darren Ruecker
Sep 8, 2017
The Killing of a Sacred Deer envelops you in its strange, disturbing world with the manipulative skill of a true surrealist master.
Darren Ruecker
Darren Ruecker
Sep 6, 2017
Transparent looks to be going in more interesting directions this season, but with just as much empathy as usual.
Darren Ruecker
Darren Ruecker
Sep 18, 2016
Netflix adds another outstanding documentary to their lineup with Amanda Knox, a true crime dive that would make Errol Morris proud.
Darren Ruecker
Darren Ruecker
Sep 17, 2016
Two Lovers and a Bear finds a blend of magic realism, romance and isolation that produces a tremendously moving result.
Darren Ruecker
Darren Ruecker
Sep 13, 2016
La La Land feels like a throwback and also like something we've never seen before, resulting in a dreamy musical that hits just about every note.
Darren Ruecker
Darren Ruecker
Sep 12, 2016
Denial puts pro-fascist bigotry on trial, and succeeds in being satisfying without sacrificing dignity.
Darren Ruecker
Darren Ruecker
Sep 11, 2016
Terrific performances by Brendan Gleeson and Michael Fassbender make Trespass Against Us an engaging crime drama about the tension between family loyalty and personal identity.
Darren Ruecker
Darren Ruecker
Sep 10, 2016
