Alise Chaffins
Alise Chaffins's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Shudderbugs (2022)
4/5
“The death of a parent [...] has been explored in film numerous times. But in her debut feature, Shudderbugs, writer and director Johanna Putnam does something that we don’t see very often: she takes her time.” –
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Mar 26, 2025
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The Stimming Pool (2024)
3.5/5
“Through The Stimming Pool, the filmmakers embrace the opportunity to do what makes them the most comfortable. If we are looking to understand autism, listening to autistic voices is a good first step.” –
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Mar 24, 2025
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The Summer with Carmen (2023)
88%
3.5/5
“The question of what change means for a hero, both in the context of the film and in the real world, is a poignant one. And if you’re just looking to appreciate the male form, The Summer of Carmen has got you covered.” –
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Feb 24, 2025
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Mom (2024)
73%
2.5/5
“Mom treats the mental illness itself as the spectre, creating more shame around something that is beyond anyone’s control. And that feels far more horrifying than any ghost story.” –
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Feb 12, 2025
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Good Bad Things (2024)
75%
4/5
“Any time we put ourselves out into the world to be judged, there is a chance that it can go sideways, and we can be hurt. But GOOD BAD THINGS is also a reminder that sometimes, it’s just good.” –
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Jan 30, 2025
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Not an Artist (2023)
4/5
“Not An Artist dares to tackle questions that are seldom asked in a serious setting, let alone a comedy. But the decision to couch this as a comedy allows the profundity of these queries to be more fully realized.” –
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Jan 27, 2025
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September 5 (2024)
93%
3.5/5
“The excellent ensemble, fast-paced script, and gripping story make this worth the watch—even if only as a portent of things to come.” –
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Jan 14, 2025
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From Ground Zero (2024)
98%
5/5
“Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi gathered 22 directors in Gaza to tell the story of what has been happening in their home, not just over the past year but throughout Palestine’s history.” –
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Dec 30, 2024
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The Return (2024)
78%
3.5/5
“The Return is a quiet, controlled exploration of the ravages of war, not on a country, but on a single man.” –
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Dec 2, 2024
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Hot Frosty (2024)
74%
3.5/5
“Even if Hot Frosty doesn’t break any barriers of filmmaking, it is absolutely among the top tier of the holiday feel-good movie list. It has heart, pathos, humor, and just enough of a shirtless Dustin Milligan to melt any cold hearts. ” –
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Nov 15, 2024
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In the Summers (2024)
93%
3.5/5
“Lacorazza manages to capture the sense of longing for connection that can be felt between estranged parents and their children while at the same time recognizing that some rifts can’t be healed by any number of summer breaks.” –
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Nov 1, 2024
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The Graduates (2023)
96%
4.5/5
“While films about school shootings aren’t a new thing, few approach the subject removed from the actual violence. [...] a powerful reflection of the trauma that occurs in a community following the death of a child to gun violence in a school.” –
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Oct 28, 2024
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Exhibiting Forgiveness (2024)
95%
4/5
“Exhibiting Forgiveness is a film that deserves your attention all the way to the end. It refuses to offer easy answers but, like the gold leaf and tar portrait of La’Ron, explores the beauty and pain of what it is to offer forgiveness.” –
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Oct 14, 2024
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