Kent M. Wilhelm
Tomatometer-approved critic
Biography:
Kent M. Wilhelm is a multimedia film journalist born & raised in New York City. He's always happy to discuss James Bond with you, regardless of your level of interest. His insignificant brilliance can be found at http://kentmwilhelm.com
Oh, Hi! (2025)
72%
C
“What begins as a fun weekend loses its appeal; unfortunately the film follows suit. ” –
The Film Stage
Feb 10, 2025
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Magic Farm (2025)
42%
C
“When it feels like there’s too much going on, nothing gets to shine. There’s nevertheless fun to be had in Magic Farm.” –
The Film Stage
Feb 10, 2025
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Peter Hujar's Day (2025)
96%
A
“Sachs manages to keep the frame dynamic without distracting from the engaging performances of Whishaw and Hall. What results is an intimate encapsulation of a queer artist’s life from a bygone era of creative vibrancy.” –
The Film Stage
Jan 30, 2025
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Rebuilding (2025)
96%
B
“Walker-Silverman embraces the solitude and shows us we’re not truly alone, even if we may feel that way.” –
The Film Stage
Jan 28, 2025
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The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025)
97%
B
“The Ballad of Wallis Island doesn’t deliver any revelatory perspective on the idea of moving on, nor is it trying to. It’s a crowd-pleasing adult comedy that manages to be sentimental without being cloying, sweet without being saccharine.” –
The Film Stage
Jan 28, 2025
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Benedetta (2021)
84%
“Verhoeven uses blasphemy like a butterfly knife to pierce the hypocritical doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church.” –
Tilt Magazine
Jul 24, 2023
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The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)
93%
“In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Coen's expertise allows him to paint a threatening world with an inspired and confident brush.” –
Tilt Magazine
Jul 24, 2023
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Bergman Island (2021)
84%
“Despite the enormity of Bergman’s presence, Hansen-Løve is able to create something singular and fresh. She presents a compelling meta-narrative that twists around and through itself like an Escher staircase or a Swedish cardamom bun.” –
Tilt Magazine
Jul 24, 2023
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Annette (2021)
72%
“Flamboyant, inventive, and striking. Carax is the right director for Sparks's aesthetic and the cast’s heavy-hitting lead trio is equally as appropriate for the dark & stormy fairy tale.” –
Tilt Magazine
Jul 24, 2023
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What We Left Unfinished (2019)
85%
“A project like Ghani’s shows the history that can be lost when the truth that film offers is viewed as a danger to those in power.” –
Tilt Magazine
Jul 24, 2023
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Never Gonna Snow Again (2020)
95%
“Hypnotizes with arresting imagery and unpredictable character interactions, taking its audience on an enigmatic and atmospheric exploration into capitalism, climate change, and spirituality.” –
Tilt Magazine
Jul 24, 2023
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Freda (2021)
“ Généus offers a provocative view into the humanity within the headlines and history of one of the poorest countries in the world. She expertly explores the gentrification of Black spaces and Black bodies with an impassioned understanding.” –
Tilt Magazine
Jul 24, 2023
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Master Gardener (2022)
71%
“Schrader tweaks his formula ever so slightly while still delivering another captivating indictment of the ills of society. The sad effectiveness of this formula lies in the innumerable sadistic transgressions perpetrated by humankind.” –
Tilt Magazine
Jul 21, 2023
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Die Another Day (2002)
56%
“Producing this milestone film is an unenviable task of immense responsibility. Unfortunately, the result is a clumsy homage –an attempt to concoct a grand confection with ingredients of varied quality and a baker that wasn’t up to the task.” –
Tilt Magazine
Jul 21, 2023
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John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)
94%
“The world’s most deadly wife-guy returns to inflict his brand of elaborately choreographed mayhem on anyone that’s left to get in his way. If we have indeed seen John Wick’s final headshot, it’s a well-executed conclusion.” –
Esquire Magazine
Jul 21, 2023
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Paris, 13th District (2021)
83%
“Audiard manages to take the disconnected urban lifestyle of young adults and present a more faithful rendition than we’ve come to expect. He reminds us that sex is not just sexy but also an effective cinematic tool.” –
Tilt Magazine
Jul 21, 2023
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Bowery (2022)
“An intimate glimpse at the lives of those from whom many try their best to distance themselves. An important account of the unhoused experience in a progressive city and how that already precarious lifestyle was upended by a pandemic and social upheaval.” –
Tilt Magazine
Jul 21, 2023
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Saint Omer (2022)
95%
“Deftly conveys the complexities of a Black female character whose narrative may appear to be that of a cut-and-dry Medea-like figure without the empathetic lens Diop provides.” –
Tilt Magazine
Jul 21, 2023
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Cassandro (2023)
91%
“Bernal’s magnetism is on full display. Williams’s first fiction feature, is a colorful tale that doesn’t stray too far into the dark and rightly keeps its star front and center.” –
Tilt Magazine
Jul 21, 2023
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Fremont (2023)
98%
“Complimented by beautiful black-and-white photography, bone-dry humor, and engrossing performances, Fremont is a refreshing take on the lonely heart.” –
Tilt Magazine
Jul 21, 2023
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