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Ghostlight: Review
A Poignant Exploration of Grief and Healing Through Art
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Cody Allen
My Old Ass: Review
Navigating Life’s Twists: A Heartfelt Coming-of-Age Adventure
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Cody Allen
Things Will Be Different: Review
Imagine diving into a film so inventive it feels like you've slipped into a time-traveling wormhole.
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Cody Allen
Megalopolis: Review
An Ambitious Disaster That Crumbles Under Its Own Weight
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Cody Allen
The Substance: Review
In a society that relentlessly scrutinizes women, aging can feel like a sentence of invisibility, a harsh reality that casts a long shadow over those…
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Cody Allen
His Three Daughters: Review
Family is a tapestry woven from shared experiences, but also from deep-seated tensions and unspoken histories.
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Cody Allen
Uglies: Review
In 2005, Uglies arrived on the YA scene before dystopian fever gripped the world.
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Cody Allen
Sweetheart Deal: Review
In Sweetheart Deal, we step into the often unseen, gritty lives of women who walk the streets not by choice, but by necessity.
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Cody Allen
LaRoy, Texas: Review
Ray (John Magaro) isn’t exactly living his best life—he’s broke, his marriage is falling apart, and he’s standing in front of a bar called The Velvet…
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Cody Allen
Scott and Sid: Review
Scott and Sid is an inspiring journey that traces the unlikely bond between two boys, Scott, a rebellious foster kid, and Sid, a socially awkward teen.
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Cody Allen
The Critic: Review
In Anand Tucker’s “The Critic,” adapted from Anthony Quinn’s novel Curtain Call, the prelude to World War II serves as the backdrop for a shadowy drama…
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Cody Allen
Turtles All the Way Down: Review
It's been over a decade since John Green's novel "The Fault in Our Stars" was released, and since then, I've been a devoted fan of his remarkable talent…
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Cody Allen
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