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The Old Guard movie review: saving the world, one century at a time

Thu, Jul 09, 2020
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There’s plenty of bruising action, but this fantastic slice of comic-book pulp emphasizes the humanity of its immortal heroes. Gina Prince-Bythewood elevates the familiar with emotional authenticity.

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my picks for tonight’s 92nd Academy Awards (the Oscars for 2019’s films) (winners indicated)

Mon, Feb 10, 2020
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I correctly guessed 10 out of the 24 categories, which is at least a little better than last year.

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movies by or about women opening UK/Ire Jan 17

Sat, Jan 18, 2020
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Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, and Margot Robbie star in Bombshell; more… [This post is for Patreon patrons only for the first month.]

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movies by or about women opening US/Can Dec 13

Sun, Dec 15, 2019
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Sophia Takal directs and writes, with April Wolfe, Black Christmas, starring Imogen Poots and Aleyse Shannon; more… [This post is for Patreon patrons only for the first month.]

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movies by or about women opening UK/Ire Oct 23–25

Fri, Oct 25, 2019
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Linda Hamilton, Mackenzie Davis, and Natalia Reyes star in Terminator: Dark Fate; more… [This post is for Patreon patrons only for the first month.]

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movies by or about women opening US/Can Oct 11

Tue, Oct 15, 2019
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Pamela Pettler and Erica Rivinoja cowrite The Addams Family; more… [This post is for Patreon patrons only for the first month.]

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movies by or about women opening US/Can May 03

Fri, May 03, 2019
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Sex therapist Ruth Westheimer is featured in documentary Ask Dr. Ruth; more… [This post is for Patreon patrons only for the first month.]

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movies by or about women opening UK/Ire May 03

Fri, May 03, 2019
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Linda Cardellini stars in horror mystery The Curse of La Llorona, cowritten by Mikki Daughtry; more… [This post is for Patreon patrons only for the first month.]

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Long Shot movie review: not-so-radical romantic agenda

Fri, May 03, 2019
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House of Cards as a satirical workplace comedy, with just a touch of rom-com thrown in to render it genuinely sweetly sexy. Theron and Rogen share palpable chemistry, both comic and romantic.

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AWFJ 2018 EDA Awards winners announced

Thu, Jan 10, 2019
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Our most honored films are Roma (five awards), The Favourite (four awards), and Can You Ever Forgive Me? (three awards).

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