Boru (Sosa, 2026)
Boru is a documentary about the little known yet fascinating historical connections between the Dominican Republic and Japan. The filmcraft is fine, and it is packed with short but thoughtful… Continue reading "Boru (Sosa, 2026)"
Category: Disclosure
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Little House on the Prairie (2026)
Rebecca Sonnenshine’s reimagining of Little House on The Prairie that drops on Netflix this month is passable fare for the binge-watch era, though I am uncertain whether it was necessary… Continue reading "Little House on the Prairie (2026)"
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Reading Lolita in Tehran (Riklis, 2024)
Azar Nafisi’s Reading Lolita in Tehran is one of the most beautiful and powerful memoirs I have read. Because it is a personal favorite, news of its having been adapted… Continue reading "Reading Lolita in Tehran (Riklis, 2024)"
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40 Dates and 40 Nights (Delaney, 2026)
40 Dates and 40 Nights is a film so generic in its conception and structural organization that I didn’t quite believe I was enjoying it until the final credits rolled.… Continue reading "40 Dates and 40 Nights (Delaney, 2026)"
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Holy Irresistible (Corkey, 2026)
In the first chapter of Inconspicuously Christian Film Criticism I suggest that for a film to fit comfortably in the genre of “Christian Fiction” it needs to be answer at… Continue reading "Holy Irresistible (Corkey, 2026)"
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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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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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Steal This Story, Please! (Deal and Lessin, 2025)
“When you hear someone speak, it’s less likely you’ll want to destroy them.” The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham kicks off on Thursday, April 16. Local residents and… Continue reading "Steal This Story, Please! (Deal and Lessin, 2025)"