Reflection in a Dead Diamond (2025)
70%
8/10
““Reflection in a Dead Diamond” is a breath of fresh air, a pulpy spy movie, unlike any other film from its tiresome genre.” –
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Mar 15, 2025
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Middletown (2025)
100%
7/10
““Middletown” mixes recreation and wholesome testimonies with the former students, told with near-perfect synchronicity.” –
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Feb 6, 2025
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The Things You Kill (2025)
96%
6/10
““The Things You Kill” works as sufficient self-exorcism that never relies on gratuitous violence nor sensationalism to examine its provocative implications.” –
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Feb 6, 2025
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Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo) (2025)
4/10
“Regrettably, while the impressive directorial diligence of Vargas and his photography team shouldn’t go unnoticed, the complementary narrative, unfortunately, prioritizes conventionality over compelling storytelling.” –
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Jan 30, 2025
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Two Women (2025)
95%
6/10
“ Whereas the lack of character interiority regresses the thematic conclusions at the crux of the remake, “Two Women” successfully revamps an old Quebecoise classic with a formidable interpretation.” –
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Jan 29, 2025
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Dead Lover (2025)
76%
7/10
“Regardless of the cultural regurgitation of pre-existing iconography, “Dead Lover” stands out from the braindead crowd — embellished by its campy tone and filthy jocoseness.” –
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Jan 29, 2025
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Else (2024)
4/10
“As a debut, Emin’s ambitions are admirable. However, the hallucinogenic visuals fall short of greatness when trying to engage with “Else” on both an intellectual and emotional plane.” –
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Sep 24, 2024
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Marco (2024)
6/10
“Just like Marco’s fabricated tale, the fictionalized cinematic rendition shouldn’t be taken to heart as the complete truth. In the realm of moving images, “Marco” aims to deconstruct acts of storytelling under the instruction of recontextualized history.” –
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Sep 24, 2024
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Chain Reactions (2024)
100%
7/10
“As a meditation on the power of the cinematic art form, the documentary succeeds as a valuable cultural examination.” –
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Sep 23, 2024
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Sanatorium under the Sign of the Hourglass (2024)
4/10
““Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass” is an arduous retelling of a challenging tale. The labyrinthine execution is more a reaffirmation of the Quays’ signature style than a creative reinvention. ” –
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Sep 10, 2024
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The Quiet Son (2024)
50%
6/10
“Reflecting on the present without relying on buzzwords or sensationalist violence, the Coulin Sisters bravely examine the spread of fascistic indoctrination without relying on easy answers. ” –
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Sep 4, 2024
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Baby Invasion (2024)
40%
3/10
“Whereas the film tries to push the boundaries further with Korine’s recent affiliations towards his EDGLRD aesthetic, “Baby Invasion” ultimately settles for infantilized drivel.” –
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Sep 2, 2024
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Shelby Oaks (2023)
79%
3/10
“While Stuckmann’s work and livelihood as a film critic certainly shines through with genre inspirations derived from titles such as “Lake Mungo,” his anticipated debut fails to enrapture its viewer through atmosphere and compelling screen direction. ” –
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Jul 23, 2024
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Gazer (2024)
78%
6/10
“If anything, “Gazer” succeeds within its provocative imperfections, amplifying the need for neurodivergent perspectives in the mainstream.” –
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Jun 14, 2024
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Plastic Guns (2024)
60%
5/10
“The film is undeniably drenched with potential. However, Meurisse leisurely settles for the surface level. In coincidence with the film’s boorish visual language, “Plastic Guns” amateurishly illuminates its euphoric themes with haphazard execution.” –
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May 30, 2024
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Flow (2024)
97%
7/10
“In many regards, “Flow“ is a perfect continuation of Zilbalodis’ oeuvre — a conclusive master’s thesis of long-digesting provocations regarding the limits of evolution and the beauty in shared survival.” –
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May 22, 2024
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Universal Language (2024)
96%
9/10
“Matthew Rankin’s latest feature is pure cinematic bliss, rejecting any semblance of corporate storytelling while commemorating the beauty of Winnipeg’s isolated communities.” –
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May 18, 2024
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Holy Cow (2024)
97%
6/10
““Holy Cow” brings forward a passionate new voice in French cinema, away from the domesticated urban spaces that frequently preoccupy the senselessness of Parisian blues.” –
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May 17, 2024
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The Hyperboreans (2024)
100%
8/10
““The Hyperboreans” works more eloquently as a genre-bending pot-pourie of Chilean descent.” –
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May 16, 2024
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When The Light Breaks (2024)
96%
8/10
““When the Light Breaks” never once relishes in miserablist tropes as a result of its deliberate form. Instead, through the power of durational cinema, Rúnarsson’s lost souls reconcile through stillness and silence.” –
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May 16, 2024
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The Justice of Bunny King (2021)
95%
“Even given the occasional tonal missteps, the film rallies for an enthralling and necessary third act...one which powerfully punctuates Bunny King’s tragedy, unveils new layers of ambiguity, and culminates in a final minute of heart-rending drama.” –
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Sep 28, 2022
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The Box (2021)
89%
“Despite suffering from an instinct for the unsubtle, The Box is ultimately economical, and brilliantly simple in its premise.” –
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Sep 29, 2021
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Hit the Road (2021)
95%
“[Panahi's] debut feature is a seamless comedic affair, perfectly meshing the aimless and the heartfelt in a consistently amusing traveling venture.” –
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Jul 21, 2021
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Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (2021)
91%
“The result of this meaningful probing and deep humanism is a film that offers enlightening and potent reflection...” –
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Jun 21, 2021
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Ballad of a White Cow (2021)
89%
“This lack of tonal self-awareness results in a mostly sanitized portrayal of its urgent subject matter, the film's impact lessened through its refusal to pare down its filler.” –
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Jun 21, 2021
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