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Movie Reviews

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“Marty Supreme” Ain’t So Grand
Tina Kakadelis Tina Kakadelis

“Marty Supreme” Ain’t So Grand

Marty Supreme was never about a guy who dreamed too big for what was possible. It’s a series of loosely-tied-together hijinks that cater to fans of shock-value cinema.

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A House is Not a Home in “Sentimental Value”
Tina Kakadelis Tina Kakadelis

A House is Not a Home in “Sentimental Value”

Sentimental Value doesn’t heal the wounds of the past, but it does offer an opportunity for reconciliation, as long as those involved are brave enough to recognize the cracks in their own home.

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“The Mastermind” is the Anti-Heist Heist Movie
Tina Kakadelis Tina Kakadelis

“The Mastermind” is the Anti-Heist Heist Movie

Reichardt’s gently moving, observational camera makes The Mastermind a heist in its own right. It’s a film that uses an as-described-by-J.B. “victimless crime” to demonstrate that the repercussions of an individual’s actions will always be absorbed by the larger community.

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“Peter Hujar’s Day” is Gentle, Quietly Staggering
Tina Kakadelis Tina Kakadelis

“Peter Hujar’s Day” is Gentle, Quietly Staggering

The concept of Peter Hujar’s Day is the cinematic equivalent of watching paint dry. It’s in the vein of Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, except that instead of actually seeing Peter go about his day, the audience is witness to him as he recounts it to Linda. All this to say, it’s a marvelous little piece of filmmaking.

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“Don’t Trip” is Nepo-Baby Horror
Tina Kakadelis Tina Kakadelis

“Don’t Trip” is Nepo-Baby Horror

Some people really will do anything for a chance at fame, and Don’t Trip is a rollercoaster of an exploration of what it takes to make dreams come true.

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