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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: 'The Swamp'
A disturbing, behind-the-scenes documentary about the downhill slide of American politics—where it came from and where it might be heading.
Drew Moniot
Sep 29, 20203 min read
Review: 'Ursula Von Rydingsvard: Into Her Own'
Daniel Traub introduces us to one of the most powerful, imaginative sculptors of our time in a documentary film worth watching.
Drew Moniot
Sep 25, 20204 min read
Review: Spaceship Earth
A fascinating tale of one of the most ambitious, forward-thinking experiments in modern history and how it went so wrong.
Drew Moniot
Sep 23, 20203 min read
Review: 'Kajillionaire'
It may not rack up a kajillion dollars at the box office, but it may find a small, loyal audience that likes kooky, quirky comedy.
Drew Moniot
Sep 22, 20204 min read
Review: 'Ali and Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes'
A remarkable documentary about the greatest heavyweight of his generation and his many appearances on the premiere talk show of its day.
Drew Moniot
Sep 21, 20204 min read
Review: 'Miss Americana'
A highly-entertaining behind-the-scenes look at the spectacularly successful career of Taylor Swift. But can we believe everything we see?
Drew Moniot
Sep 13, 20205 min read
Review: 'Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution'
A powerfully entertaining, award-winning documentary film that is a 10 on a scale of 10.
Drew Moniot
Sep 9, 20203 min read
Review: 'Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson And The Band'
A fascinating, pitch-perfect documentary about one of the great bands of all time.
Drew Moniot
Sep 7, 20203 min read
Review: 'Mulan'
Proof that movie lightning can indeed strike twice when it comes to the telling of a classic Disney tale.
Drew Moniot
Sep 3, 20204 min read
Review: 'Boys State'
It won the award for Best Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival. But is it really a documentary film?
Drew Moniot
Sep 3, 20203 min read
Review: '#Unfit: The Psychology Of Donald Trump'
'#Unfit' asks the very serious question of whether the occupant of the Oval Office is fit to be the leader of the free world.
Drew Moniot
Aug 31, 20204 min read
Review: 'The Personal History Of David Copperfield'
A fresh, new comedy/drama starring Dev Patel, who may be the new Tom Hanks, an actor bringing charm and personality to every role he plays.
Drew Moniot
Aug 28, 20203 min read
Review: 'Centigrade'
A claustrophobic thriller about a young couple trapped in a car in the freezing desolation of Norway's barren countryside.
Drew Moniot
Aug 27, 20203 min read
Review: 'Entwined'
A grim fairy tale for adults set in the modern day mountains of Greece.
Drew Moniot
Aug 27, 20204 min read
Review: 'Tesla'
Michael Almereyda’s movie about the life of the enigmatic genius, Nikola Tesla is a story that freely alternates between fact and fiction.
Drew Moniot
Aug 20, 20203 min read
Review: 'Desert One'
A compelling, highly-entertaining documentary about the failed April 1980 military mission to free 52 American hostages.
Drew Moniot
Aug 19, 20204 min read
Review: 'Project Power'
A pill-popping, eye-popping action thriller heavy on special effects and very light on story.
Drew Moniot
Aug 18, 20203 min read
Review: 'Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend Of Walter Mercado'
An eyebrow raising look into the bizarre world and mysterious disappearance of a flamboyant, TV celebrity astrologer.
Drew Moniot
Aug 15, 20203 min read
Review: 'Sputnik'
A stellar, creepy Russian sci-fi / horror film that showcases top-notch talent in front of the camera as well as behind it.
Drew Moniot
Aug 14, 20204 min read
'Jazz on a Summer's Day:' Restoring A Classic
IndieCollect is responsible for the stunning 4K restoration of the groundbreaking documentary.
Drew Moniot
Aug 11, 20202 min read
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