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Critiques With Context
Movie reviews by an experienced movie critic and member of the Critics Choice Association
Review: "Wicked: The Movie"
Will "Wicked: The Movie" defy gravity at the box office?
Drew Moniot
Nov 201 min read
Review: "Nuremberg"
Nuremberg is a movie that should be required viewing--a cautionary tale for everyone and every generation.
Drew Moniot
Nov 173 min read
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Review: 'An American Pickle'
Seth Rogen in a tasty comedy.
Drew Moniot
Aug 10, 20203 min read
Review: 'Red Penguins'
A real life freak show of Russian strippers, dancing bears, and free beer in a story about capitalism, communism, hockey and greed.
Drew Moniot
Aug 3, 20204 min read
Review: 'Rebuilding Paradise'
A riveting documentary from Ron Howard about California's deadliest wildfire.
Drew Moniot
Jul 30, 20203 min read
Review: 'Marley'
An in-depth look at the life, loves, music, politics and religion of the legendary Bob Marley.
Drew Moniot
Jul 29, 20203 min read
Review: 'Yes, God, Yes'
'Yes, God, Yes' is a great title for a great little comedy that touches on both religion and sex.
Drew Moniot
Jul 28, 20203 min read
Review: 'Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind'
A joy to see and hear.
Drew Moniot
Jul 27, 20203 min read
Preview: 'The New Mutants'
Get a sneak peek at the opening sequence of the long-awaited horror thriller!
Drew Moniot
Jul 23, 20201 min read
Review: 'Fatal Affair'
Netflix’s by-the-numbers, cliché-filled attempt to cash in on the popularity of memorable thrillers like 'Fatal Attraction.'
Drew Moniot
Jul 20, 20203 min read
Review: 'The Sunlit Night'
A quirky but sweet light comedy about a young woman and a journey of self-discovery to the Land of the Vikings, where the sun always shines.
Drew Moniot
Jul 16, 20203 min read
Review: 'Flannery'
'Flannery' is a deep dive into the disturbingly dark work of one of America’s greatest 20th Century authors.
Drew Moniot
Jul 14, 20203 min read
Director Chat: The Team Behind 'Flannery'
Mark Bosco and Elizabeth Coffman on the documentary that explores the work, life and legacy of American author Flannery O'Connor
Drew Moniot
Jul 14, 20203 min read
Review: 'The Old Guard'
Charlize Theron is back as a centuries-old unkillable warrior who is a drop-dead gorgeous killing machine.
Drew Moniot
Jul 12, 20203 min read
Review: 'Greyhound'
'Greyhound' marks Apple TV’s venture into the world of WWII action adventure movies, with mixed success.
Drew Moniot
Jul 10, 20203 min read
Review: 'Hamilton'
Don't throw away your shot to finally see the Broadway smash 'Hamilton' on Disney+.
Drew Moniot
Jul 2, 20204 min read
Review: 'The Outpost'
Rod Lurie’s new film is a brilliant, detailed, highly accurate account of the most legendary battle of the war in Afghanistan.
Drew Moniot
Jul 1, 20203 min read
Director Chat: Rod Lurie on 'The Outpost'
"This movie was designed for the big screen."
Drew Moniot
Jul 1, 20203 min read
Review: 'Welcome To Chechnya"
Director David France’s new documentary is a jarring revelation about horrifying injustice lurking in the shadows of intolerance and hate.
Drew Moniot
Jun 28, 20204 min read
Review: 'Irresistible'
What’s irresistible about 'Irresistible' is the teaming of Jon Stewart, Steve Carell and Rose Byrne.
Drew Moniot
Jun 22, 20204 min read
Review: 'My Darling Vivian'
Matt Riddlehoover’s new documentary 'My Darling Vivian' sets the record straight about Johnny Cash’s first wife.
Drew Moniot
Jun 18, 20203 min read
Director Chat: Matt Riddlehoover on 'My Darling Vivian'
Setting the record straight on Johnny Cash's first wife Vivian in a new documentary.
Drew Moniot
Jun 18, 20202 min read
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