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Critiques With Context
Movie reviews by an experienced movie critic and member of the Critics Choice Association
Review: "I Need You: 53 Years of the Band America"
A well-researched, beautifully nuanced documentary about the band America, screened at CIFF49.
Drew Moniot
7 hours ago4 min read
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Review: "The Penguin Lessons"
A truly remarkable, deeply touching film, based upon real-life events about a middle-aged British English teacher and a rescued penguin.
Drew Moniot
5 days ago4 min read
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Review: 'The Piano Lesson'
Malcolm Washington directs a brilliant film adaptation of August Wilson’s Broadway play.
Drew Moniot
Dec 8, 20243 min read
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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.
Drew Moniot
Nov 22, 20243 min read
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Review: 'The Little Things'
A contemporary film noir detective story with an Oscar-winning cast including Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto.
Drew Moniot
Jan 26, 20213 min read
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Review: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'
Oscar-worthy performances by Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman in his final and most powerful film appearance.
Drew Moniot
Dec 11, 20204 min read
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