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‘Dandelion’ Review: KiKi Layne Strikes Resounding Chords in a Well-Observed Drama That’s Strongest When It Sings
Also starring Thomas Doherty, the sophomore feature from ‘Holler’ writer-director Nicole Riegel revolves around the creative and romantic sparks between two musicians.
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‘The Big Bend’ Review: An Alluring and Intimate Drama Steeped in Edge-of-the-World Peril
Writer-director Brett Wagner’s feature zeroes in on two young families whose getaway to a remote corner of Texas veers into rough terrain.
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Hollywood Reporter Critics Pick the 10 Best Films of 2024 So Far
THR’s reviewers choose faves from the first half of the year, including a sizzling story of sex and sports, a delightful Pixar sequel and two riveting European refugee dramas.
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‘Baby’ Review: Lessons in Survival for a Resilient Gay Teen in a Gritty and Tender Brazilian Drama
Director Marcelo Caetano shot significant portions of the narrative feature on the streets of downtown São Paulo, using hidden cameras.
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‘Summer Camp’ Review: Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard in a Would-Be Romp Full of Strained Teachable Moments
Set during a reunion for boomers, writer-director Castille Landon’s comedy also stars Eugene Levy and Dennis Haysbert.
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A Trans Drug Kingpin, Masturbating Zombies and Emma Stone: THR’s Critics Pick the 20 Best Films of Cannes 2024
A Danish drama about an unwanted pregnancy, a portrait of two nurses chasing romance in Mumbai and a Corsican mafia thriller are among other standouts from the world's pre-eminent film festival.
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‘Filmlovers!’ Review: Arnaud Desplechin’s Eloquent Hybrid Doc Celebrates the Audience Part of the Movie Equation
Through narrative vignettes and nonfiction musings, and with a cast that includes Mathieu Amalric and ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ star Milo Machado-Graner, the French director explores the experience of watching movies.
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‘The Falling Sky’ Review: A Vivid Portrait of an Indigenous People’s Urgent Fight for Survival
Premiering in Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight, the documentary spends time with the Yanomami people of the northern Amazon as they prepare for a sacred ritual and monitor the incursions of illegal miners.
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‘Blue Sun Palace’ Review: An Intimate, Affecting and Dogma-Free Portrait of Chinese Immigrants in Working-Class New York
Constance Tsang’s Queens-set debut feature premiered in Critics’ Week at Cannes.
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‘Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point’ Review: Michael Cera in a Holiday Movie That Breaks the Mold Without Sacrificing the Joy
A large Italian American family gathers for its annual winter celebration in Tyler Taormina’s latest feature, whose ensemble includes Maria Dizzia, Ben Shenkman and Francesca Scorsese.
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‘Unfrosted’ Review: Melissa McCarthy in Jerry Seinfeld’s Lightweight but Satisfying Pop-Tarts Origin Story
Directing a feature for the first time, the sitcom legend also stars in the Netflix movie as a cereal company executive involved in the race to create a toaster pastry.
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Critic’s Notebook: Nancy Savoca’s ‘Dogfight,’ a ’90s Gem With Timely Resonance, Enters Criterion Collection
The 1991 feature stars River Phoenix and Lili Taylor in the story of a cruel joke that turns into a momentous encounter between a Marine and a waitress.
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