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Movie reviews by an experienced movie critic and member of the Critics Choice Association
Drew Moniot
5 days ago3 min read
Review: 'Gladiator II"
'Gladiator II' is a cinematic triumph that lives up to all the marketing hype -- a return to epic moviemaking from a visionary director.
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Drew Moniot
Nov 28, 20204 min read
Review: 'Dear Santa'
An uplifting holiday documentary film about Operation Santa and the legion of “Adopter Elves” who make Christmas wishes come true!
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Drew Moniot
Nov 25, 20204 min read
Review: 'Friendsgiving'
Malin Akerman is the only thing to be thankful for in this misguided Thanksgiving movie.
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Drew Moniot
Nov 22, 20204 min read
Review: 'Truth is the Only Client: The Official Investigation of the Murder of John F. Kennedy'
The documentary that tackles the question "did the Warren Commission get it right?"
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Drew Moniot
Nov 16, 20203 min read
Review: 'The Life Ahead'
Sophia Loren and newcomer Ibrahima Gueye star in a touching, emotional film reminiscent of the Italian Neorealism classics.
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Drew Moniot
Nov 11, 20203 min read
Review: 'Hillbilly Elegy'
Glenn Close turns in yet another Oscar-worthy performance in Ron Howard’s film adaptation. May I have the envelope please?
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Drew Moniot
Nov 4, 20203 min read
Review: 'Koko-Di Koko-Da'
Director Johannes Nyholm invites you along on a scary, surreal journey to the center of his mind.
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Drew Moniot
Nov 3, 20203 min read
Review: 'Let Him Go'
A showcase for the acting talents of Kevin Costner and Diane Lane--two veteran performers reminding us they are still in their prime.
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Drew Moniot
Nov 1, 20204 min read
Review: 'Borat Subsequent MovieFilm'
A one-word review of Sasha Baron Cohen’s new comedy might simply be: “Meh”
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Drew Moniot
Oct 31, 20204 min read
Remembering Sean Connery, The Definitive 007
Nobody did it better.
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Drew Moniot
Oct 28, 20204 min read
Review: 'Come Play'
A by-the-numbers Halloween horror movie that relies on a bag of cinematic tricks that we’ve seen many times before.
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Drew Moniot
Oct 13, 20203 min read
Review: 'The Accidental President'
A riveting documentary about Donald Trump’s improbable path to the presidency sheds light on the question "how the hell did we get here?"
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Drew Moniot
Oct 6, 20204 min read
Review: 'We Don't Deserve Dogs'
Filmmakers Matthew Salleh and Rose Tucker blend stunning imagery and sensitive storytelling in this exploration of man's best friend.
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Drew Moniot
Oct 4, 20204 min read
Review: 'Dick Johnson Is Dead'
A non-traditional documentary film that breaks rules and begs the question: What constitutes a documentary film?
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Drew Moniot
Sep 29, 20203 min read
Review: 'The Swamp'
A disturbing, behind-the-scenes documentary about the downhill slide of American politics—where it came from and where it might be heading.
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Drew Moniot
Sep 25, 20204 min read
Review: 'Ursula Von Rydingsvard: Into Her Own'
Daniel Traub introduces us to one of the most powerful, imaginative sculptors of our time in a documentary film worth watching.
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Drew Moniot
Sep 23, 20203 min read
Review: Spaceship Earth
A fascinating tale of one of the most ambitious, forward-thinking experiments in modern history and how it went so wrong.
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Drew Moniot
Sep 22, 20204 min read
Review: 'Kajillionaire'
It may not rack up a kajillion dollars at the box office, but it may find a small, loyal audience that likes kooky, quirky comedy.
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Drew Moniot
Sep 21, 20204 min read
Review: 'Ali and Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes'
A remarkable documentary about the greatest heavyweight of his generation and his many appearances on the premiere talk show of its day.
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Drew Moniot
Sep 13, 20205 min read
Review: 'Miss Americana'
A highly-entertaining behind-the-scenes look at the spectacularly successful career of Taylor Swift. But can we believe everything we see?
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Drew Moniot
Sep 9, 20203 min read
Review: 'Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution'
A powerfully entertaining, award-winning documentary film that is a 10 on a scale of 10.
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