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Happy Valley: Click

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Class of 2000: Mission to Mars / Red Planet

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Latest Reviews

Superintelligence

Nick Rogers

November 27, 2020

Mas o menos. Nothing more.

The Racer

Evan Dossey

November 26, 2020

A beautifully shot and superbly acted sports drama.

Stardust (2020)

Sam Watermeier

November 25, 2020

This intimate road trip film is largely a refreshing departure from typical biopics.

Sound of Metal

Mitch Ringenberg

November 21, 2020

Riz Ahmed elevates a familiar story with an incredible lead performance.
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Superintelligence

  • Nick Rogers
  • November 27, 2020
Mas o menos. Nothing more.
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The Racer

  • Evan Dossey
  • November 26, 2020
A beautifully shot and superbly acted sports drama.
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Stardust (2020)

  • Sam Watermeier
  • November 25, 2020
This intimate road trip film is largely a refreshing departure from typical biopics.
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Happy Valley: Grandma’s Boy

  • Ben Sears
  • November 24, 2020
Ben looks at the rare Happy Madison film to openly court the R-rated audience.
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2000s Fall Blockbuster Tournament Recap

  • Nick Rogers
  • November 23, 2020
"The Fellowship of the Ring" yelled "None shall pass" to a sextet of films en route to the 2000s Fall Blockbuster Tournament victory.
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Sound of Metal

  • Mitch Ringenberg
  • November 21, 2020
Riz Ahmed elevates a familiar story with an incredible lead performance.
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Serial Consumer: The Mandalorian S2 E4: The Siege

  • Evan Dossey
  • November 20, 2020
Even in the season's weakest episode so far, Evan racks up quite the tab.
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Run

  • Mitch Ringenberg
  • November 20, 2020
Lots of filmmaking craft for a shallow enterprise.
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The Christmas Chronicles 2

  • Evan Dossey
  • November 18, 2020
With so much more, more, more ... can't beat it, I guess.
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On Criterion: Moonstruck (1987)

  • Aly Caviness
  • November 17, 2020
Lovingly crafted, confidently served, meant to savor: "Moonstruck" is a full meal from start to finish.

  • Heartland Film Festival 2019

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