Jeanne Kaplan
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The Trouble with Jessica (2023)
57%
“THE TROUBLE WITH JESSICA has a few holes and loses some of its biting humor towards the end of the film but still manages to make some thought-provoking observations about a darkly serious matter like suicide. ” –
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Apr 24, 2025
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The Accountant 2 (2025)
78%
“THE ACCOUNTANT 2 is highly engrossing with more than a few moments of hilarity. ” –
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Apr 22, 2025
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Liquor Bank (2025)
100%
“LIQUOR BANK is a marvelous effort --- hard-hitting and insightful. ” –
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Apr 17, 2025
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The Wedding Banquet (2025)
88%
“THE WEDDING BANQUET is a lovely little slice-of-life movie that will charm anyone open to its appeal.” –
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Apr 15, 2025
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That They May Face the Rising Sun (2023)
97%
“Collins’ movie is an ode to a simpler existence --- and it is breathtaking. It’s worth seeing THAT THEY MAY FACE THE RISING SUN just for the awe-inspiring cinematography.
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Apr 10, 2025
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The King of Kings (2025)
65%
“THE KING OF KINGS is a shiny example of masterful storytelling. The star-studded voice cast is superb. ” –
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Apr 8, 2025
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The Friend (2024)
84%
“THE FRIEND is a beautiful and important film about love, loss and grief
McGehee and Siegel make New York look sensational. Cinematographer Giles Nuttgens has filmed a love letter, many times from a dog’s eye view. It’s exquisite. ” –
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Mar 27, 2025
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The Penguin Lessons (2024)
80%
“THE PENGUIN LESSONS is a wonderful example of the rewards of kindness and love. It should not be missed!” –
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Mar 26, 2025
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The Alto Knights (2025)
39%
“It is De Niro who makes THE ALTO KNIGHTS what it is. The look and feel of the film is impactful --- creating a movie-going experience that is only matched by the brilliant acting.” –
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Mar 20, 2025
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Borderline (2025)
56%
“BORDERLINE has some very juicy scenes replete with more than a few laugh-out-loud moments. ” –
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Mar 14, 2025
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Black Bag (2025)
96%
“BLACK BAG is a slick spy thriller directed by two-time Oscar winner Steven Soderbergh from an exciting script written by David Koepp. Together they have created a spy world we might all want to inhabit.
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Mar 12, 2025
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Mickey 17 (2025)
77%
“Bong’s screenplay is very innovative and, at times, darkly amusing, and his attention to detail is incredible. ” –
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Mar 7, 2025
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The Stress Is Killing Me (2024)
67%
“A light and breezy comedy, THE STRESS IS KILLING ME offers a few amusing moments. ” –
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Feb 27, 2025
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February (2024)
“FEBRUARY is a truly delightful film. And at under one hour in length, it manages to tell a meaningful, fun story about humans and what motivates them. ” –
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Feb 26, 2025
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Cleaner (2025)
50%
“The good news is at 96 minutes, Campbell’s film doesn’t overstay its welcome --- a rare thing these days. But it’s still not enough to recommend CLEANER.” –
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Feb 20, 2025
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I Love You Forever (2024)
79%
“David and Kalani’s screenplay is intelligent and thought provoking --- at times hilarious --- and often cringe worthy. ” –
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Feb 14, 2025
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Paddington in Peru (2024)
93%
“Doing a third film in a series --- especially one as wildly successful as PADDINGTON --- is always a risk, but rest assured, PADDINGTON IN PERU is as brilliant as its predecessors” –
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Feb 13, 2025
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Dog Man (2025)
80%
“There are flashes of brilliance --- and humor --- possibly enough for the younger moviegoers, but definitely not for the adults. ” –
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Jan 30, 2025
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Green and Gold (2025)
67%
“GREEN AND GOLD is the lovely little film we can all use right now...a moving tribute to the hardworking farmers who continue to get up every day to supply their fellow Americans with the food we all need to survive.” –
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Jan 28, 2025
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Autumn and the Black Jaguar (2024)
36%
“De Maistre's film isn’t just a story about protecting endangered animals, it's also about the devastation of the rainforest, safeguarding water supplies and ultimately doing what’s best for our environments.” –
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Jan 16, 2025
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Hard Truths (2024)
95%
“Despite its bleakness, HARD TRUTHS is a poignant look at
families --- and why we love those who are incapable of loving themselves. ” –
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Jan 10, 2025
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Better Man (2024)
88%
“At two hours and 15 minutes, the screenplay by Simon Gleeson, Oliver Cole and director Michael Gracey is overlong --- and tedious. How many times must we watch this CGI chimp snort cocaine? ” –
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Jan 8, 2025
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A Complete Unknown (2024)
82%
“Timothée Chalamet stars as Dylan and his performance is quietly electrifying --- career defining --- a tour de force portrayal. A COMPLETE UNKNOWN is a triumph for Mangold, his cast and crew.” –
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Dec 24, 2024
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The Brutalist (2024)
93%
“THE BRUTALIST is a work of art...but...
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Dec 21, 2024
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The Room Next Door (2024)
81%
“Pedro Almodóvar’s latest film is a grand showcase for the immense talents of Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton. THE ROOM NEXT DOOR is a wonderfully poignant tribute to the power of the word --- spoken and unspoken.” –
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Dec 20, 2024
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