Yossi & Jagger (2002)
87%
“Two strong central performances and intimate, unshowy direction elevate this story about two soldiers in love. ” –
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Apr 8, 2025
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The Pawnbroker (1964)
88%
“Steiger was nominated for an Oscar for his central performance in this impactful drama about a Jewish man in New York, haunted by his experience of the Holocaust. ” –
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Mar 26, 2025
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Dampyr (2022)
“What starts out quite generic and schlocky develops into a decent (if not wildly memorable) fantasy horror. ” –
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Mar 26, 2025
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The Penguin Lessons (2024)
80%
“What's unexpected is how moving the story is, and real-life footage of the penguin at the end is guaranteed to tug on the heartstrings.
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Mar 26, 2025
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Night and Fog (1955)
100%
“The documentary by no means covers the entire history of the camps or the Holocaust, and there's plenty that's left out in its 32-minute runtime, but there's no doubting it's an important film that still serves as a strong reminder today.” –
Common Sense Media
Mar 19, 2025
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The Chosen (1981)
77%
“Led by four strong performances, this coming-of-age drama about friendship across two very different Jewish communities is a thoughtful and engaging adaptation of Chain Potok's 1967 novel. ” –
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Mar 11, 2025
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Name Me Lawand (2023)
100%
“Both devastating and hopeful, this award-winning documentary depicts a young child's trauma, but also offers a window into the incredible effect the right kind of help and support can have.” –
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Mar 11, 2025
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Three Minutes - A Lengthening (2021)
100%
“The footage itself is front and center in this haunting documentary that offers a historical snippet of a Jewish community just a year before the start of WWII.” –
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Mar 4, 2025
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Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025)
88%
“Doing an impressive job of merging the old with the new, this fourth installment of the franchise has enough callbacks for die-hard fans while still keeping the story, and the heroine, moving forward. ” –
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Feb 20, 2025
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The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
68%
“Just a year after Davis teamed up with director, and then husband, Renny Harlin on the box office flop Cutthroat Island, the two returned with another overegged and overlong action thriller.” –
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Dec 4, 2024
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Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy (2024)
“This timely documentary raises awareness of not only the environmental impact of excess shopping, but also the levels of manipulation going on behind the scenes that keep us hooked on wanting (and needing) more. ” –
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Dec 4, 2024
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Prevenge (2016)
92%
“Alice Lowe writes, directs, and stars in this bold comedy-horror that mixes bloody gore with a very British form of pitch-black humor and a powerful female viewpoint.” –
Common Sense Media
Dec 4, 2024
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A Private Function (1984)
91%
“Fans of Alan Bennett will recognize the writer's characteristic combination of dark satire with a light touch in this enjoyable British farce featuring a stellar cast. ” –
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Dec 4, 2024
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Piper (2023)
“The Pied Piper story makes for such naturally disturbing material it's surprising it hasn't been the source of more horror movies to date. ” –
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Nov 20, 2024
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Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988)
58%
“It may fall into the "so bad it's good" category—it even won a Razzie—but this cult horror comedy is smarter than it first appears.” –
Common Sense Media
Nov 13, 2024
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Pacific Heights (1990)
55%
“Twenty years after his Oscar win for Midnight Cowboy, director John Schlesinger helmed this entertaining but generic psychological thriller.” –
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Nov 4, 2024
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Magpie (2024)
83%
“Ridley gives a measured but powerful performance as the wronged wife in this tense thriller with a well-earned payoff. ” –
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Oct 25, 2024
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Your Monster (2024)
77%
“This debut movie from writer-director Caroline Lindy is a bold and unusual mix of horror, romcom, and musical.” –
Common Sense Media
Oct 25, 2024
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Gracie & Pedro: Pets to the Rescue (2024)
“There are sweet messages throughout about family, friendship, and loyalty, though while animal adventures can't help but be cute, the story is pretty simplistic and there's little in terms of layers for adults or older kids to enjoy. ” –
Common Sense Media
Oct 16, 2024
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Killer Heat (2024)
18%
“A cliched script and disappointing performances from a promising cast add Killer Heat to a long line of dissatisfying adaptations of the bestselling crime writer's work. ” –
Common Sense Media
Oct 9, 2024
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The Radleys (2024)
69%
“There's something important about the idea of what's normal and acceptable and the lengths anyone would go to to protect themselves or a loved one. ” –
Common Sense Media
Oct 3, 2024
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The Outrun (2024)
82%
“A career-high performance from four-time Oscar nominee Ronan elevates this powerful addiction drama to something incredibly visceral and impactful. ” –
Common Sense Media
Oct 3, 2024
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Richard III (1995)
96%
“Packed full of impressive names and receiving plenty of awards nods, this cleverly adapted Shakespeare classic makes a strong impact from start to finish.” –
Common Sense Media
Sep 25, 2024
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The Pumpkin Eater (1964)
69%
“There are moments of humor, too, despite the heavy material, and a beautiful full-circle moment that manages to avoid feeling cheesy or forced, lending a sense of some hope and understanding to an otherwise weighty watch.” –
Common Sense Media
Sep 25, 2024
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Heat and Dust (1983)
79%
“This won't be remembered as one of Merchant Ivory's classics, but it's an enticing story beautifully rendered nonetheless, and one that won Jhabvala a BAFTA for her adapted screenplay.” –
Common Sense Media
Sep 25, 2024
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