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Sundance 2023: Fairyland

Fairyland is a beautiful feature that gives a personal new reflection to the library of modern queer texts.

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Sundance 2023: Iron Butterflies

Iron Butterflies is a worthwhile and important watch.

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Sundance 2023: The Longest Goodbye

The Longest Goodbye is a complex documentary that provides no easy answers or solutions.

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Sundance 2023: Blueback

While no one can question the heart of Blueback, the final film does leave some to be desired.

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Venice 2022: Master Gardener

Master Gardener is Schrader’s Cry Macho.

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Venice 2022: Pearl

Nearly perfect in its presentation and with a powerhouse performance by Goth, Pearl really only loses points because of its rushed nature.

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Venice 2022: Copenhagen Cowboy

Copenhagen Cowboy is not as richly layered as Refn's longer Amazon Prime show, but it is way more fun and entertaining.

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Venice 2022: The Whale

The Whale is one of the most empathic and less cynical films to come from the United States in recent years.

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Venice 2022: Blonde

Blonde will be easily picked away by vultures that see this as another lifeless attempt to capitalize on a dead celebrity’s fame. That could not be further from the truth.

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Venice 2022: The Son

The Son is a truly emotional film that will leave many speechless and teary-eyed by the end of it.

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Venice 2022: The Eternal Daughter

Joanna Hogg has made another brilliant piece of cinema, with Tilda Swinton proving once again that she is one of the all-time greatest performers.

Nicolò Grasso 9/7/22 Nicolò Grasso 9/7/22

Venice 2022: Dead for a Dollar

Fans of Walter Hill might get a kick out of this homage that eerily rings as a final ride for the now-octogenarian director.

Nicolò Grasso 9/7/22 Nicolò Grasso 9/7/22

Venice 2022: Padre Pio

There is no joy in writing it, but Padre Pio is one of the weakest films Ferrara has made in his entire career.

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Venice 2022: Don’t Worry Darling

Don’t Worry Darling is empty at the best of times.

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Venice 2022: Monica

Monica is a film best enjoyed with as few spoilers as possible. It is, after all, a real film: one that can only be savored and enjoyed to the fullest if experienced.

Nicolò Grasso 9/6/22 Nicolò Grasso 9/6/22

Venice 2022: The Banshees of Inisherin

The Banshees of Inisherin is as good a dark comedy as they come nowadays.

Carson Timar 9/3/22 Carson Timar 9/3/22

Venice 2022: Beating Sun

While Beating Sun has an authentic and meaningful heart, the final package is lacking

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Venice 2022: All the Beauty and the Bloodshed

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed cowers behind its emotional angle

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Venice 2022: TÁR

An exceptional discourse on how good artists handle their bad habits

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Venice 2022: Bones and All

Bones and All is a strong return to horror cinema for Luca Guadagnino, and Taylor Russell proves once again that she is one of the most fearless and captivating young performers working today.