The Invite (Wilde, 2026)
As presented, The Invite is fitfully funny, occasionally caustic, and consistently engaging. I enjoyed it, but I am not sure I ever believed it. I spent most of my post-screening… Continue reading "The Invite (Wilde, 2026)"
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Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret (Craig, 2023)
There is an exchange between Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) and her mom, Barbara (Rachel McAdams) in the opening scene of Kelly Fremont Craig’s adaptation of Judy Blume’s novel that deviates… Continue reading "Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret (Craig, 2023)"
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The Arts & Faith Top 25 Spiritually Significant Films Directed by Women
Arts & Faith posted its first list of the Top 100 “Spiritually Significant” films in 2004. Originally intended as a project that could/would be updated annually, the Top 100 remained… Continue reading "The Arts & Faith Top 25 Spiritually Significant Films Directed by Women"
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Georgia O’Keefe: The Brightness of Light
This film checks all the boxes that categroize an effective art documentary. There is ample, even generous, use of the artwork itself. The cooperation of the Georgia O’Keefe museum ensures… Continue reading "Georgia O’Keefe: The Brightness of Light"
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Before the Moon Falls (Bassford, 2025)
Reviewer’s note: This review contains what might be considered a plot spoiler. While I typically attempt to avoid spoilers, I was not able to meaningfully review this film without disclosing… Continue reading "Before the Moon Falls (Bassford, 2025)"
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The Messenger of Joy (Kwanje, 2026)
“Hello, I’m Nasser Ovissi, and this film is about my life…” The Messenger of Joy opts for a simple, direct introduction that is befitting its overall presentation. It succeeds at… Continue reading "The Messenger of Joy (Kwanje, 2026)"
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Blue Scuti: Tetris Crasher (Moukarbel, 2025)
There are two very different movies, each with potential, that could be formed around this footage and subject matter. The one that I was more interested in and that the… Continue reading "Blue Scuti: Tetris Crasher (Moukarbel, 2025)"
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Michael (Fuqua, 2026)
Every story of Michael Jackson’s life does not need to begin and end with the reported fact that he agreed to a $23 million settlement to someone who accused him… Continue reading "Michael (Fuqua, 2026)"
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Cookie Queens (Nahmias, 2025)
I don’t want to be the first guy to ruin Cookie Queens‘ perfect tomatometer score with an old-man diatribe. The documentary is a pleasant watch, and festivals with their fill… Continue reading "Cookie Queens (Nahmias, 2025)"
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Ask E. Jean (Meeropol, 2025)
Just to be crystal clear, I believe E. Jean Carroll entirely in her claim that Donald J. Trump raped her in a department store dressing room. One might wish that… Continue reading "Ask E. Jean (Meeropol, 2025)"