Stephen Farber
Tomatometer-approved critic
Barry Lyndon (1975)
78%
“The brilliance of Kubrick's early work makes the jeweled corpse of Barry Lyndon more depressing. What has gone wrong? That question requires a complex answer. One problem is the increasing shallowness of Kubrick's cynicism.” –
Los Angeles Times
Feb 25, 2025
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Apocalypse Now (1979)
90%
“To my mind Coppola is the most gifted director of his generation, and so this fiasco is as shocking and painful to behold as the first staggering defeat suffered by a brilliant general.” –
New West/California
Sep 23, 2024
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Better Man (2024)
88%
“Maybe someday this whole movie will be known as a camp classic. For now it’s a wild, energetic head-scratcher.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Sep 3, 2024
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Saturday Night (2024)
78%
“We go into the movie with high expectations, but only some of them are realized. The cast works hard and brings off some antic moments, but too many of the riffs fall flat.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Sep 1, 2024
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Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid (2024)
100%
“The film may be relevant in introducing young viewers to an experienced operative. And the portrait of a marriage of political contraries may inspire some people to believe in the possibility of finding common ground.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Sep 1, 2024
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Conclave (2024)
93%
“Conclave, adapted from the popular novel by Robert Harris, demonstrates Berger’s versatility and also offers one of the best roles of his career to Ralph Fiennes, who is supported by an expert ensemble.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Aug 31, 2024
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Reagan (2024)
18%
“Most of the major events in Reagan's life are covered, but few of them are recounted in an incisive fashion. ” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Aug 29, 2024
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Alien (1979)
93%
“The movie's method is relentlessly sadistic, and although it certainly works on a visceral level, one may feel queasy and slightly battered by the end. ” –
New West/California
Nov 16, 2023
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Freud's Last Session (2023)
44%
“Even acknowledging and regretting the conceptual misjudgments that mar the film, there are moments to enjoy.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Oct 31, 2023
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Leave the World Behind (2023)
74%
“Fine performances help to bolster a problematic picture written and directed by Sam Esmail, adapted from Rumaan Alam’s best-selling novel.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Oct 26, 2023
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The Monk and the Gun (2023)
94%
“Perhaps there are a couple of unnecessary complications on the way to the denouement, but the storytelling is lively and piquant, demonstrating the director’s sense of humor and sharp observational skills.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Sep 6, 2023
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Daddio (2023)
76%
“A deftly executed debut feature.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Sep 4, 2023
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Nyad (2023)
85%
“Mesmerizes in and out of the water.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Sep 2, 2023
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The Holdovers (2023)
97%
“Not without its flaws, but it is an engaging and often touching comic drama that builds power as it moves toward its immensely satisfying conclusion.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Sep 1, 2023
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Chasing Chasing Amy (2023)
94%
“As a piece of filmmaking, Chasing Chasing Amy is effectively put together.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Jun 11, 2023
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El estudiante (The Student) (2013)
100%
“A dynamic piece of filmmaking that promises a bright future for Santiago Mitre.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Mar 21, 2023
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Rachel Hendrix (2023)
“A shade more ruthlessness in the editing would have given this touching drama of regret and renewal an even stronger impact. But viewers will not forget the sadness and wisdom of Singer’s Rachel Hendrix.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Feb 28, 2023
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Seneca (2023)
29%
“The problem is with the underlying conception. Schwentke’s attempt to create a parable of the decline of the American empire seems mainly forced and fatuous.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Feb 21, 2023
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Of an Age (2022)
88%
“A brief but vivid encounter.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Feb 8, 2023
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On Borrowed Time (2018)
“A tender, humane comedy that might have been set in any country where a group of aging citizens struggle to retain their dignity and their vitality.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Oct 29, 2022
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Wildcat (2022)
92%
“A riveting journey into the wild.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Sep 7, 2022
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The Corridors of Power (2022)
78%
“An illuminating look at very dark events.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Sep 7, 2022
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"Sr." (2022)
97%
“Perhaps inevitably, the film moves toward a deeply poignant conclusion, but there are enough rambunctious and slightly zonked-out moments to provide a vivid, full-blooded portrait.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Sep 7, 2022
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Merkel (2022)
83%
“An apt tribute to a political ground-breaker.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Sep 5, 2022
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The Wonder (2022)
85%
“An illuminating study of dark prejudices.” –
The Hollywood Reporter
Sep 4, 2022
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