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“King Richard” is a biopic unlike any other

April 26, 2022 Joey Dougherty

The vehicle for Will Smith’s first Oscar win, “King Richard,” was released to theaters and HBO Max during late 2021 to popular and critical acclaim. While many now flippantly regard Smith’s recent outburst at the […]

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“Don’t Look Up” is much more than a popcorn movie

March 18, 2022 Joey Dougherty

Dark comedy “Don’t Look Up” released on Netflix during late 2021, offering a doomsday narrative akin to ‘90s popcorn flicks “Armageddon” and “Deep Impact.” Injected with enough relevant social commentary to elevate the film above […]

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“The French Dispatch” is Wes Anderson at his best

March 1, 2022 Joey Dougherty

After facing delays from COVID-19, director Wes Anderson released “The French Dispatch” to theaters during late 2021. Like many of Anderson’s films, “The French Dispatch” is a freewheeling journey through a deeply niche world, in […]

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“Nomadland” is a beautiful and respectful look at the lives of America’s modern-day nomads

April 1, 2021 Joey Dougherty

Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland,” an adaptation of Jessica Bruder’s 2017 novel, was released Feb. 19 on Hulu to both critical and popular acclaim. As it stands, the film has received six Oscar nominations, including Best Motion […]

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“Judas and the Black Messiah” is an important, impactful exploration of Black history

February 25, 2021 Joey Dougherty

Up-and-coming director Shaka King released “Judas and the Black Messiah” on HBO Max Feb. 12 to critical and popular acclaim. The film could not have been released at a more important time, when the struggles […]

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“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” is a heartfelt work of art

February 10, 2021 Joey Dougherty

After appearing at the Cannes Film Festival in mid-2019 to much critical acclaim, director Céline Sciamma released “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” in her home country of France. The film premiered at multiple festivals […]

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“The Florida Project” is a nuanced, thoughtful look at lives of impoverished Americans

January 26, 2021 Joey Dougherty

 In late 2017, Sean Baker released his third directorial venture, “The Florida Project,” to much critical acclaim. With award season just around the corner, the film was lauded for its ceaseless charm and heartfelt […]

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“The Mandalorian” challenges what “Star Wars” can be, pays respect to its foundations

November 11, 2020 Joey Dougherty

A year ago, the first season of the hotly anticipated live-action “Star Wars” television series “The Mandalorian” launched on Disney+ alongside the new streaming platform. Just over a month before the release of the final […]

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Netflix’s “The Haunting of Bly Manor” is a thoughtful horror romp bogged down by poor pacing

November 5, 2020 Joey Dougherty

On Oct. 9, the hotly anticipated sequel series to 2018’s “The Haunting of Hill House” arrived on Netflix with showrunner Mike Flanagan at the helm once more. With nine episodes, “The Haunting of Bly Manor” […]

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“I’m Thinking of Ending Things” is a Halloween treat unlike any other

October 21, 2020 Joey Dougherty

On Sept. 4, the latest film from Charlie Kaufman arrived on Netflix — an adaptation of Iain Reid’s novel “I’m Thinking of Ending Things.” Kaufman is the acclaimed creator of such classics as “Being John […]

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Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” is bold and relentless

September 16, 2020 Joey Dougherty

Facing delay after delay — a fate several media have borne for the past six months — Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” finally released to theaters Sept. 3. Being his 11th project, Nolan continues to follow his […]

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The end of “The End of the F***ing World” is thoughtful and fitting

September 9, 2020 Joey Dougherty

On the tail end of 2019, mere months before what felt and continues to feel like the real thing, the second half of “The End of the F***ing World” arrived on Netflix. Two years prior, […]

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