Carol Cling
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Wildland (2020)
93%
“An absorbing and often ominous experience...” –
AWFJ.org
Sep 8, 2021
Full Review
In Case of Emergency (2020)
“Director Jones - assisted by cinematographer Jaka Vinsek and editors Laura Israel and Chelsea Smith - deftly interweaves talking-heads interviews and action footage.” –
AWFJ.org
Aug 4, 2021
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Paper Spiders (2021)
100%
“A sensitive, bittersweet tale of mental illness' impact.” –
AWFJ.org
Mar 12, 2021
Full Review
Corpus Christi (2019)
98%
“Blessed with the soulful eyes of a martyred saint, Bielenia builds a persuasive character who tempts us to believe - and believe in - him, even when we know the truth.” –
AWFJ.org
Feb 7, 2021
Full Review
Dirty God (2019)
95%
“Knight... delivers a fiercely compelling performance, giving Dirty God an intensity and insight it might otherwise lack.” –
AWFJ.org
Nov 21, 2020
Full Review
The Short History of the Long Road (2019)
88%
“Throughout, writer-director Ani Simon-Kennedy keeps The Short History of the Long Road in gear - but a lower, slower one than you might expect.” –
AWFJ.org
Sep 9, 2020
Full Review
Working Man (2019)
93%
“Gerety's understatedly poignant portrayal of Allery - from trembling lip to darting, disbelieving eyes - tells you everything you need to know about this Working Man's anxiety, anguish and pride.” –
AWFJ.org
Jul 20, 2020
Full Review
Bull (2019)
89%
“The movie's split focus between Krystal and Abe... diminishes its impact - primarily because Morgan is such a compelling presence. Yet Bull ultimately makes up for it...” –
AWFJ.org
Mar 26, 2020
Full Review
Rag Doll (2019)
“We all know that conflict is the key to gripping drama. But Rag Doll piles so many problems onto the slender shoulders of its title character that the drama too often degenerates into eye-rolling melodrama.” –
AWFJ.org
Mar 3, 2020
Full Review
Saint Frances (2019)
99%
“A compelling character study that explores somewhat familiar territory in frequently beguiling style.” –
AWFJ.org
Mar 2, 2020
Full Review
Light From Light (2019)
93%
“Haunted - and haunting.” –
AWFJ.org
Dec 28, 2019
Full Review
To Kid or Not to Kid (2018)
100%
“A documentary that's full of intriguing questions - and no clear answers.” –
AWFJ.org
Dec 7, 2019
Full Review
Mickey and the Bear (2019)
100%
“Overcomes a somewhat derivative storyline to forge its own identity.” –
AWFJ.org
Dec 3, 2019
Full Review
Collisions (2018)
83%
“Levien makes an accomplished feature debut, balancing the movie's thematic urgency with a steady, low-key approach that reflects the characters' collective plight.” –
AWFJ.org
Oct 1, 2019
Full Review
Working Girls (1986)
92%
4/5
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Las Vegas Review-Journal
Aug 27, 2019
Full Review
Step Brothers (2008)
54%
“That ranks as a major disappointment, considering the two goofballs portraying the title Step Brothers -- Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly -- are usually good for at least a few laughs.” –
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Mar 30, 2019
Full Review
Inception (2010)
87%
B
“DiCaprio manages to put that fever(ed) dream behind him to tap a well of melancholy yearning that keeps Inception anchored.” –
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Jul 20, 2015
Full Review
X-Men: First Class (2011)
86%
B
“I suppose it's foolish to expect verisimilitude in a comic book movie -- especially one as entertaining as this proves to be. Besides, they'll have other chances to get it right, now that X-Men: First Class has regained its mojo.” –
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Jul 13, 2015
Full Review
The Hurt Locker (2008)
96%
A-
“There are plenty of things in Hurt Locker that may tempt you to cover your ears and hide your eyes. If you do, you'll be missing one of the year's best movies.” –
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Feb 25, 2015
Full Review
The King's Speech (2010)
94%
B
“Exceptional performances? To be sure. Exceptional movie? Not quite.” –
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Feb 20, 2015
Full Review
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
99%
“How to Train Your Dragon is one animated movie where the background images are at least as interesting -- and sometimes more interesting -- than what's in the foreground.” –
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Dec 8, 2014
Full Review
The Princess and the Frog (2009)
86%
A
“The Princess and the Frog serves up a scrumptious jambalaya of delectable elements old and new.” –
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Dec 7, 2014
Full Review
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
96%
B-
“Radcliffe retains an endearingly owlish demeanor. But he also captures the quiet determination of a young man determined to confront his life-or-death destiny -- making the world safe for good folks, wizards and Muggles alike -- with admirable aplomb.” –
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nov 18, 2014
Full Review
Coraline (2009)
91%
B+
“It's the stop-motion figures themselves who steal the show. They're so vivid and expressive, in both body and facial movements, that they cease being mere puppets and take on a life all their own.” –
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nov 17, 2014
Full Review
War Horse (2011)
74%
“It remains a noble attempt -- if not exactly an unqualified triumph -- to deliver the kind of good old-fashioned movie designed to bring kids, parents and grandparents together for a good old-fashioned, larger-than-life time at the movies.” –
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Dec 24, 2011
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