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Critiques With Context
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
Jul 20, 20203 min read
Review: 'Fatal Affair'
Netflix’s by-the-numbers, cliché-filled attempt to cash in on the popularity of memorable thrillers like 'Fatal Attraction.'
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Drew Moniot
Jul 16, 20203 min read
Review: 'The Sunlit Night'
A quirky but sweet light comedy about a young woman and a journey of self-discovery to the Land of the Vikings, where the sun always shines.
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Drew Moniot
Jul 14, 20203 min read
Review: 'Flannery'
'Flannery' is a deep dive into the disturbingly dark work of one of America’s greatest 20th Century authors.
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Drew Moniot
Jul 14, 20203 min read
Director Chat: The Team Behind 'Flannery'
Mark Bosco and Elizabeth Coffman on the documentary that explores the work, life and legacy of American author Flannery O'Connor
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Drew Moniot
Jul 12, 20203 min read
Review: 'The Old Guard'
Charlize Theron is back as a centuries-old unkillable warrior who is a drop-dead gorgeous killing machine.
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Drew Moniot
Jul 10, 20203 min read
Review: 'Greyhound'
'Greyhound' marks Apple TV’s venture into the world of WWII action adventure movies, with mixed success.
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Drew Moniot
Jul 2, 20204 min read
Review: 'Hamilton'
Don't throw away your shot to finally see the Broadway smash 'Hamilton' on Disney+.
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Drew Moniot
Jul 1, 20203 min read
Review: 'The Outpost'
Rod Lurie’s new film is a brilliant, detailed, highly accurate account of the most legendary battle of the war in Afghanistan.
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Drew Moniot
Jul 1, 20203 min read
Director Chat: Rod Lurie on 'The Outpost'
"This movie was designed for the big screen."
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Drew Moniot
Jun 28, 20204 min read
Review: 'Welcome To Chechnya"
Director David France’s new documentary is a jarring revelation about horrifying injustice lurking in the shadows of intolerance and hate.
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Drew Moniot
Jun 22, 20204 min read
Review: 'Irresistible'
What’s irresistible about 'Irresistible' is the teaming of Jon Stewart, Steve Carell and Rose Byrne.
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Drew Moniot
Jun 18, 20203 min read
Review: 'My Darling Vivian'
Matt Riddlehoover’s new documentary 'My Darling Vivian' sets the record straight about Johnny Cash’s first wife.
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Drew Moniot
Jun 18, 20202 min read
Director Chat: Matt Riddlehoover on 'My Darling Vivian'
Setting the record straight on Johnny Cash's first wife Vivian in a new documentary.
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Drew Moniot
Jun 17, 20203 min read
Review: 'The Short History Of The Long Road'
Sabrina Carpenter makes 'The Short History of the Long Road' a memorable journey.
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Drew Moniot
Jun 14, 20204 min read
Review: 'The King Of Staten Island'
While Pete Davidson may be a strugglinig jester on SNL, he rules as 'The King of Staten Island.'
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Drew Moniot
Jun 12, 20204 min read
Review: 'Da 5 Bloods'
Once again, Spike Lee releases a masterful movie perfectly in sync with sweeping current events.
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Drew Moniot
Jun 11, 20204 min read
Review: 'Artemis Fowl'
Yet another current movie made up of spare parts from a lot of movies you recognize and love.
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Drew Moniot
Jun 9, 20203 min read
Review: 'Be Water'
The new ESPN '30 for 30' documentary about Bruce Lee flows like water but runs a little long.
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Drew Moniot
Jun 5, 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
Jun 4, 20203 min read
Review: 'Shirley'
In 'Shirley,' Elisabeth Moss is ugly and obnoxious. And brilliant.
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