Richard Propes
Tomatometer-approved critic
Biography:
Richard Propes is an award-winning film critic based in Indianapolis and one of the country's leading disabled film journalists with an outreach that spans web, print, and broadcast outlets. He is founder/publisher of The Independent Critic and a founding member of the Indiana Film Journalists Association. In honor of his long history of community service, the Academy Award-qualifying Heartland International Film Festival annually presents the Richard D. Propes Social Impact Award to a narrative and documentary feature.
Eephus (2024)
100%
3.0/4.0
“One of early 2025's underrated gems. ” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Apr 20, 2025
Full Review
Future Date (2024)
3.0/4.0
“Future Date is a charmer of a film. ” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Apr 20, 2025
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Stolen Kingdom (2025)
3.0/4.0
“I can't deny that I wanted more from Stolen Kingdom than I got, however, I also enjoyed what Bailey ultimately delivers here.” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Mar 21, 2025
Full Review
The Last Supper (2025)
1.0/4.0
“A faith-based film you can give up for Lent.” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Mar 14, 2025
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Smile As You Kill (2023)
3.0/4.0
“It helps to have two terrific actors in Rey Goyos and Michael Teh, both bringing vibrancy and emotional resonance to Sarrow's sharp and intelligent dialogue.” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Mar 12, 2025
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Glue Trap (2023)
2.5/4.0
“I found myself quite taken by Brittany Bradford's KJ, who possesses a sort of soulful exuberance coupled with a strong sense of being wounded. ” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Mar 6, 2025
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Liquor Bank (2025)
100%
3.5/4.0
“Cox is a remarkable storyteller grounded in the richness of universal experiences and equally gifted at bringing these stories to life. ” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Mar 6, 2025
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Pears (2024)
3.0/4.0
“Pears is a fun indie film.” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Mar 1, 2025
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Confesiones Chin Chin (2024)
3.0/4.0
“There's a richness in the humanity of Confesiones Chin Chin, a refreshing naturalness to these characters as they segue between heart and humor, emotional and physical intimacy. ” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Feb 28, 2025
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Portal to Hell (2025)
2.5/4.0
“Richard Kind and Keith David are an absolute delight here.” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Feb 27, 2025
Full Review
Disposable Humanity (2025)
3.5/4.0
“Disposable Humanity is not just a film we should see. Disposable Humanity is a film we must see. ” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Feb 23, 2025
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What Happened to Suzy (2024)
2.5/4.0
“A promising feature debut for Ersted.” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Feb 22, 2025
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Omar Sosa's 88 Well-Tuned Drums (2022)
3.5/4.0
“Soren Sorensen's Omar Sosa's Well-Tuned Drums is everything you want a musical documentary to be.” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Feb 21, 2025
Full Review
The Unbreakable Boy (2025)
48%
3.5/4.0
“The Unbreakable Boy is yet another winner from Jon Gunn, easily one of the most authentic and gifted faith-based and faith-inspired filmmakers working today.” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Feb 20, 2025
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Paddington in Peru (2024)
93%
4.0/4.0
“Paddington in Peru delivers everything I've come to love about the franchise including the British mastery of talking up to children rather than down.” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Feb 15, 2025
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You're Cordially Invited (2025)
48%
2.0/4.0
“Separately, Ferrell and Witherspoon are just fine. Together? Not so much. ” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Feb 8, 2025
Full Review
Celebration (2024)
91%
3.0/4.0
“I doubt that Celebration is going to be a film for everyone. It's a complex film more with layers that are slowly peeled away yet still open to interpretation of universal and personal meaning.” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Feb 8, 2025
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Green and Gold (2025)
67%
3.5/4.0
“A remarkable gem of a film. ” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Feb 1, 2025
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Valiant One (2025)
31%
3.0/4.0
“While the entire ensemble is more than capable, it's Lana Condor's turn as Specialist Selby that really mesmerizes.” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Jan 28, 2025
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Step Back, Doors Closing (2024)
100%
3.5/4.0
“From its opening moments, I'm pretty certain that you're going to enjoy writer/director Carter Ward's feature debut Step Back, Doors Closing. ” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Jan 25, 2025
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Americans with No Address (2024)
3.5/4.0
“Americans With No Address is a vital and necessary film.” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Jan 23, 2025
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A Trip Elsewhere (2024)
3.0/4.0
“A Trip Elsewhere is a unique yet inspired indie flick.” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Jan 20, 2025
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Ordinary Things (2024)
3.0/4.0
“There's a quiet sweetness to the film that I adored and early comedy gives way to something quite a bit more substantial. ” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Jan 18, 2025
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Strange Days Diary NYC (2024)
3.0/4.0
“Strange Days Diary NYC gives something resembling a voice to a strange and weird and often tragic time for many of us.” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Jan 14, 2025
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Hazard (2025)
90%
2.5/4.0
“Hazard isn't the easiest film to watch, however, Mensore has captured a vivid and realistic portrayal of addiction.” –
TheIndependentCritic.com
Jan 10, 2025
Full Review
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