The Forger (2023)
78%RT Audience Score: 80%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Maggie Peren’s The Forger is a film that takes a standard crime drama and turns it on its head, creating a story with much more at stake than just getting rich. The film’s protagonist, Cioma Schönhaus, is a clever and cocky kid who becomes a hero almost by accident, and the film’s focus on his daily life and his best friend never strays from sobriety. While there are attempts to create an emotionally resonant atmosphere towards the end, the storytelling struggles to construct an engaging portrait. However, the clashes between tone and setting create a sense of detachment that proves very effective, and Hofmann’s performance as Cioma is both courageous and charming. Overall, The Forger is a clever and casual film that is frustratingly underwhelming at times, but ultimately worth the watch.
“The Forger” is a film about a guy who fakes documents during the Holocaust, but don’t worry, it’s not as depressing as it sounds! Critics seem to be split on whether or not the movie is emotionally engaging, but they all agree that the lead actor, August Diehl, is charming and courageous. The director, Maggie Peren, takes a risk by making the tone of the film more casual, which some critics found effective and others found frustrating. Overall, “The Forger” is a clever crime drama with a unique twist and a hero you can root for.
Production Company(ies)
Limp
Distributor
Kino Lorber
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 56m
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
History/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Louis Hofmann, Jonathan Berlin, Luna Wedler, Nina Gummich, André Jung, Marc Limpach, directed by Maggie Peren, written by Maggie Peren, Cioma Schönhaus, genre: History, Drama, Biography, box office performance: $58.3K, budget: unknown, reviewed by Noel Murray, Monica Castillo, Natalia Winkelman, Daniel M. Kimmel, Milagros Amondaray, Ezequiel Boetti, Jeffrey Edalatpour, Andy Klein, Josh Parham, Todd Jorgenson, Dan Mecca, Avi Offer, produced by Alexander Fritzemeyer, Martin Kosok, MPAA rating: unknown, Kino Lorber, Network Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH & Co. KG (Hamburg), Arte, Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen, Amour Fou Filmproduktion, Dreifilm GbR.
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $7,500,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $7,500,000
Production budget ranking: 1,767
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,038,750
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Jonathan Berlin – Det Kassriel
Luna Wedler – Gerda
Nina Gummich – Frau Peters
André Jung – Herr Dietrich
Marc Limpach – Herr Kaufmann
Director – Maggie Peren
Producers – Alexander Fritzemeyer, Martin Kosok
Writers – Maggie Peren, Cioma Schönhaus, Maggie Peren
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Berlin, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (19) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (6)
This film is more of a finely detailed character sketch, about a cocky kid who becomes a hero almost by accident.
May 5, 2023
Noel Murray
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Peren, who wrote and directed “The Forger,” subtly draws out these conflicted characters one by one.
March 3, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Monica Castillo
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Peren is clever to favor mischief against a backdrop of gloom, but in doing so she draws a frustrating distance between her subject and the audience.
March 2, 2023
Natalia Winkelman
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
Perhaps that’s the real message of “The Forger.” It almost didn’t matter what you did under the genocidal regime. Surviving was as much a matter of luck and chance as it was possessing any particular skills or taking any deliberate actions.
May 8, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Daniel M. Kimmel
North Shore Movies
Peren, also responsible for the script, does not take too many risks when it comes to portraying what his protagonist carried out, and her focus on Cioma’s daily life and his best friend never strays from sobriety. [Full review in Spanish]
March 30, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Milagros Amondaray
La Nación (Argentina)
That the protagonist never worries about the disappearance of his family could perhaps be interpreted as a characteristic of his personality or a central fault of an excessively debatable script… [Full review in Spanish]
March 29, 2023 | Rating: 2.5/5
Ezequiel Boetti
Otroscines.com
Under normal circumstances, the story of Cioma Schönhaus’ brief career in forgery would be a standard crime drama. But Maggie Peren’s film, The Forger, inverts the genre, with much more at stake than someone pulling off a scheme to get rich.
March 29, 2023
Jeffrey Edalatpour
East Bay Express
A very clever film [about] a very clever guy.
March 21, 2023
Andy Klein
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
There is an attempt to fashion a more emotionally resonant atmosphere towards the end, but the storytelling struggles to construct an engaging portrait.
March 9, 2023 | Rating: 5/10
Josh Parham
Next Best Picture
The clashes between tone and setting create a sense of detachment, although Hofmann finds the right mix of courage and charm.
March 4, 2023
Todd Jorgenson
Cinemalogue
There is a casual vibe to The Forger that reflects its hero’s stubborn optimism in the face of very real danger. This informal energy feels incongruous to the content at first, lending an uncomfortableness to this true story that proves very effective.
March 2, 2023 | Rating: B-
Dan Mecca
The Film Stage
Frustratingly underwhelming, tedious, lethargic and anti-climactic.
March 1, 2023
Avi Offer
NYC Movie Guru…
Plot
During WWII, a young Jewish man named Cioma Schönhaus adopts the identity of a marine officer and becomes infamous for his masterfully forged IDs that save the lives of hundreds of Jews by allowing them to escape the country in “The Forger.”
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Rotten Tomatoes doesn’t have anything goofy or funny or odd to say about the film Signed in.
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Tetris 2023
Tetris (2023)
87%RT Audience Score: 88%
Awards & Nominations: NA
“Tetris” is a film that takes the audience on a nostalgic journey back to the 80s, where the classic game was born. Director Jon S Baird does an excellent job of capturing the graphic style and music of the era, making it a fun and entertaining watch. Taron Egerton’s performance is commendable, and he fits perfectly into the story of the game’s origins. However, the film does have its flaws, with some critics noting that it lacks originality and occasionally drops “Tetris” pieces or inserts animated 8-bit elements into the frame. Despite this, “Tetris” is an intriguing and interesting film that captures the excitement of being on the cusp of a technological breakthrough.
Who knew a movie about Tetris could be so intriguing? Apparently, the critics did. Taron Egerton’s performance is being hailed as one of his best, and the film captures the excitement of being on the brink of a technological breakthrough. Sure, it may not be the most original movie out there, but it’s definitely worth a watch. Plus, who doesn’t love a good game of Tetris?
Production Company(ies)
Disney+, MARV, Original Film
Distributor
Distributor: Apple TV+
Release Type
Streaming
Filming Location(s)
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom; Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39:1
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Runtime:1h 58m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Mar 24, 2023 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 31, 2023
Genre(s)
Mystery & thriller/Biography
Keyword(s)
starring Taron Egerton, Nikita Efremov, Toby Jones, Sofya Lebedeva, Ben Miles, Rick Yune, directed by Jon S Baird, written by Noah Pink, mystery, thriller, biography, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Richard Roeper, Wendy Ide, Stephanie Zacharek, Ty Burr, Adam Graham, Brian Lowry, Stephen Silver, Shawn Edwards, Lael Loewenstein, Wade Major, Frank Wilkins, producer Gillian Berrie, Len Blavatnik, Gregor Cameron, Claudia Schiffer, Matthew Vaughn, MPAA rating R, Henk Rogers, Alexey Pazhitnov, Cold War-era thriller, video game, Soviet Union, inventor, double-crossing villains, unlikely heroes, nail-biting race to the finish, Dolby Digital, limited release, streaming on Apple TV+
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $25,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $25,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,227
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $13,462,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Nikita Efremov – Alexey Pajitnov
Toby Jones – Robert Stein
Sofya Lebedeva – Sasha
Ben Miles – Howard Lincoln
Rick Yune – Larry
Director – Jon S. Baird
Producers – Gillian Berrie, Len Blavatnik, Gregor Cameron, Claudia Schiffer, Matthew Vaughn
Writer – Noah Pink
Director(s)
Jon S. Baird
Writer(s)
Noah Pink
Producer(s)
Gillian Berrie, Len Blavatnik, Gregor Cameron, Claudia Schiffer, Matthew Vaughn
Film Festivals
South by Southwest
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (168) | Top Critics (36) | Fresh (137) | Rotten (31)
Taron Egerton fits perfectly into story of the classic game’s origins.
April 3, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Richard Roeper
Chicago Sun-Times
TOP CRITIC
Director Jon S Baird harnesses the graphic style and plinky plonk music of 80s computer games to amusing effect.
April 2, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
In movie terms, it all works, and Egerton and Efremov are wonderful.
April 1, 2023
Stephanie Zacharek
TIME Magazine
TOP CRITIC
It settles down into an engagingly paranoid 8-bit variation on “Bridge of Spies”…
April 1, 2023 | Rating: 2.5/4
Ty Burr
Ty Burr’s Watch List
TOP CRITIC
Baird occasionally drops “Tetris” pieces or inserts animated 8-bit elements into the frame, because otherwise the movie is a lot of drab interiors and conversations about rights, contracts and business ethics. It’s not enough…
March 31, 2023 | Rating: C
Adam Graham
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
Tetris isn’t a perfect movie, but for the purposes of justifying Apple TV+’s investment, it stacks up just fine.
March 31, 2023
Brian Lowry
CNN.com
TOP CRITIC
A fun but complex romp about how different factions around the world, from the U.S. to Japan to Britain to the Soviet Union, all wanted a piece of that addictive video game.
April 10, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Stephen Silver
Splice Today
“Tetris” is intriguing and interesting. Gets a bit espionagy but it’s totally fascinating. Taron Egerton completely commits and sneakily delivers perhaps the best performance of his career.
April 8, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Shawn Edwards
Fox 4 Kansas City
The film really captures being on the cusp of a technological breakthrough… Quite entertaining.
April 7, 2023
Lael Loewenstein
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
They’re pushing the dramatization beyond what actually happened, but that said it’s an awful lot of fun.
April 7, 2023
Wade Major
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
Were it about anything other than a silly 8-bit game we’ve all played a million times, it probably wouldn’t work as well as it does.
April 7, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Frank Wilkins
Reel Reviews
Despite its interesting story and Taron Egerton’s commendable performance, it lacks the originality that characterized its source of inspiration. [Full Review in Spanish]
April 7, 2023 | Rating: 2.5/4
Rene Sanchez
Cine Sin Fronteras…
Plot
“Tetris” tells the true story of Henk Rogers, who risks everything to bring the popular video game to the masses by traveling to the Soviet Union and teaming up with inventor Alexey Pazhitnov.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels mentions that Taron Egerton fits perfectly into the story of the classic game’s origins in Tetris.
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Film the Living Record of Our Memory 2023
Film, the Living Record of Our Memory (2023)
86%RT Audience Score: 75%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Film, the Living Record of Our Memory, is a documentary that captures the essence of cinema as a cultural artifact and the tireless efforts of those who work to preserve it. While some critics have noted its lack of structure and length, the film’s breathless profusion of information is a testament to the monumental task of archiving and restoring films. The documentary celebrates the global community of restorers, who are selfless, dedicated, and eminently patient in their work of bringing decimated pieces of celluloid back to life. It is a must-see for anyone who has ever been dazzled by the magic of movies, and it will increase your appreciation for the art form and the dangers it faces geometrically. In short, Film, the Living Record of Our Memory, is a powerful sermon that preaches to the choir of TCM addicts, Criterion Channel subscribers, and other film buffs.
Film, the Living Record of Our Memory is like a time machine that takes you on a journey through the history of cinema. While it may be a bit disorganized at times, the sheer amount of information and passion for film preservation is infectious. You’ll come away with a newfound appreciation for the art form and the people who work tirelessly to keep it alive. Plus, you’ll never look at a scratched-up old film reel the same way again. It’s a must-see for any movie lover, and even if you’re not a die-hard cinephile, you’ll still be entertained and educated. So grab some popcorn and settle in for a fascinating ride through the past, present, and future of cinema.
Production Company(ies)
Film/TV/Theater
Distributor
Kino Lorber
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
-
Sound mix:Dolby
-
Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 59m
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
-
Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Documentary/History
Keyword(s)
documentary, history, film preservation, cultural heritage, film archivists, cinema, motion pictures, Kino Lorber, El Grifilm, Filmoption International, Inés Toharia, Paul Cadieux, Isaac Garcia Llombart, Costa-Gavras, Jonas Mekas, Patricio Guzmán, Ken Loach, Bill Morrison, Fernando Trueba, reviewed by Noel Murray, Sheri Linden, Nicolas Rapold, Sarah Boslaugh, Neely Swanson, Michael Clark, Lee Jutton, Roger Moore, Kent Turner, box office gross, budget, MPAA rating, limited release, streaming release, English language, directed by Inés Toharia, written by Inés Toharia, produced by Paul Cadieux and Isaac Garcia Llombart, starring Costa-Gavras, Jonas Mekas, Patricio Guzmán, Ken Loach, Bill Morrison, Fernando Trueba, film restoration, celluloid, film history, film buffs, film enthusiasts, film industry, film technology, film culture, film education, film preservationists, film restoration techniques, film restoration process, film restoration equipment, film restoration challenges, film restoration projects, film restoration organizations, film restoration funding, film restoration advocacy, film restoration impact, film restoration importance, film restoration future.
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $7,500,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $7,500,000
Production budget ranking: 1,767
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,038,750
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Jonas Mekas – Self
Patricio Guzmán – Self
Ken Loach – Self
Bill Morrison – Self
Fernando Trueba – Self
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (9) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (9)
Though a bit overlong and lacking a strong structure, this frequently fascinating documentary nevertheless shows how cultural ephemera can bring the past to life, in ways both instructional and inspirational.
May 16, 2023
Noel Murray
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Inspired and inspiring.
March 5, 2023
Sheri Linden
Hollywood Reporter
TOP CRITIC
For a documentary largely about archives, it should be better organized, but its breathless profusion of information underscores the scale of the task at hand.
February 27, 2023
Nicolas Rapold
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
…celebrates the cultural importance of the medium as well as the many people who work to see that the films of today and yesterday will be available to be seen well into the future.
May 11, 2023 | Rating: 7/10
Sarah Boslaugh
TheArtsStl
A must see for anyone who has ever been dazzled by the sleight of hand that is a movie. Your appreciation for the art form and the dangers it faces will increase geometrically.
May 5, 2023
Neely Swanson
Easy Reader (California)
[It] concentrates on the global community of restorers. Selfless, dedicated, and eminently patient, these professionals are charged with taking decimated, often unwatchable pieces of celluloid and bringing them back to life.
March 29, 2023 | Rating: 4.5/5
Michael Clark
Epoch Times
Film, the Living Record of Our Memory provides ample evidence as to why it is so important that we continue to remember, and to support those who make it possible for us to do so.
March 4, 2023
Lee Jutton
Film Inquiry
If you love movies and think you know the medium’s history, prepare to be overwhelmed.
February 28, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Roger Moore
Movie Nation
This is a must-see for TCM addicts, Criterion Channel subscribers, and other film buffs. If it preaches to the choir, it’s still a powerful sermon.
November 27, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/4
Kent Turner
Film-Forward.com…
Plot
“Film, the Living Record of Our Memory” is a documentary that explores the importance of film preservation and the work of film archivists, curators, technicians, and filmmakers in safeguarding our audiovisual heritage.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The documentary features interviews with notable filmmakers and film preservationists, including Costa-Gavras, Jonas Mekas, Patricio Guzmán, Ken Loach, Bill Morrison, and Fernando Trueba.
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Rye Lane 2023
Rye Lane (2023)
94%RT Audience Score: 94%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Raine Allen-Miller’s directorial debut, Rye Lane, is a delightful and charming addition to the rom-com genre. The film’s infectious sense of exploration and vibrant colors make it a visual feast for the eyes, while the witty script and talented cast keep the audience engaged from start to finish. While the film may rely on some familiar tropes, it manages to carve out its own path and deliver a fresh take on the genre. With heart, humor, and style, Rye Lane is a must-see for any rom-com fan and a promising start to Allen-Miller’s career.
If you’re looking for a rom-com that will make you fall in love with South London, then Rye Lane is the movie for you. The film follows Dom and Yas as they spend a day exploring the city and each other. While the script may be a bit cliché, the infectious vibe, overripe colors, and blissful soundtrack make it hard not to fall for this delightful and dynamic movie. Plus, the chemistry between the two leads is wonderful, making it a must-see for any rom-com fan. So grab some popcorn and get ready to fall in love with Rye Lane!
Production Company(ies)
BBC Film, DJ Films Limited, Hulu, Lionsgate, Searchlight Pictures
Distributor
Hulu
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Hulu)
Filming Location(s)
London, England, United Kingdom; London M25 Loop, England, United Kingdom
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 22m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Streaming): Mar 31, 2023
Genre(s)
Romance/Comedy
Keyword(s)
romance, comedy, drama, Rye Lane, Vivian Oparah, David Jonsson, directed by Raine Allen Miller, written by Nathan Bryon, Tom Melia, produced by Yvonne Isimeme Ibazebo, Damian Jones, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Meagan Jordan, Richard Brody, Alison Willmore, Noel Murray, Ty Burr, Kristy Puchko, Shawn Edwards, Wade Major, Jared Mobarak, Michelle Jaworski, Aaron Neuwirth, MPAA rating R, South London, bad break-ups, exes, love, heartwarming, smart, funny, relatable, human, clichés, chemistry, debut filmmaker, visually inventive, color, life, exploration, Before Sunrise, Amelie, soundtrack, infectious, spunk, terrific music, winsome delight, essential viewing, charming British story, delightful, dynamic, colorful, energy, exploration, serious subject matter, failings, comedy, characters, oblivious, deeper characterization, storied genre, instant classic, heart, wit, style, dreamy day, good start, faith in romance, restoring, potentially, faith, hopelessly smitten, setting, wander, touch upon, pivot, ability, swiftly, staple rom-com tropes, instant classic
Worldwide gross: $1,511,337
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: –
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $5,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $5,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,821
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $2,692,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Vivian Oparah – Yas
Charlie Knight – Hoverboard Guy
Simon Manyonda – Nathan
Levi Roots – Uncle
Paul Jordan – Peckham Cowboy
Director – Raine Allen Miller
Producers – Yvonne Isimeme Ibazebo, Damian Jones
Writers – Nathan Bryon, Tom Melia
Director(s)
Raine Allen Miller
Writer(s)
Nathan Bryon, Tom Melia
Producer(s)
Yvonne Isimeme Ibazebo, Damian Jones
Film Festivals
Sundance
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (109) | Top Critics (38) | Fresh (107) | Rotten (2)
Rye Lane is about a day that gets continuously better, if not funnier and more loving… What makes the film relatable is how achingly human it all is.
April 4, 2023
Meagan Jordan
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
The able cast can’t quite transcend the script’s clichés.
April 3, 2023
Richard Brody
New Yorker
TOP CRITIC
Rye Lane asks you to fall in love with Dom and Yas, but failing that, it will have you hopelessly smitten with its South London setting and with that feeling of having the day open and nothing to do but wander and see what may happen.
April 1, 2023
Alison Willmore
New York Magazine/Vulture
TOP CRITIC
This is a rom-com with heart, wit and style. But it also shows a clear-eyed understanding that one dreamy day — no matter how epic — is really just a good start.
April 1, 2023
Noel Murray
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
The vibe is so infectious, the colors so happily overripe, and the soundtrack so blissful that it’s hard not to fall for the damn thing.
April 1, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Ty Burr
Ty Burr’s Watch List
TOP CRITIC
Rye Lane is a winsome delight, alive with color, verve, humor, and heart. If you love rom-coms, it’s essential viewing. And if you don’t, well, this gem might just change your mind.
April 1, 2023
Kristy Puchko
Mashable
TOP CRITIC
“Rye Lane” is a delightful, dynamic and colorful film that adds new and exciting energy to the rom-com genre. It’s a charming British story full of spunk and terrific music. It has infectious sense of exploration not seen since the 2001 film “Amelie.”
April 8, 2023 | Rating: 5/5
Shawn Edwards
Fox 4 Kansas City
Two terrific performers — their chemistry is wonderful.
April 7, 2023
Wade Major
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
And with charm to spare, the story is able to touch upon more serious subject matter without losing the ability to swiftly pivot back to the comedy since the characters are never so oblivious to ignore their own failings in a given situation.
April 7, 2023 | Rating: 8/10
Jared Mobarak
Hey, Have You Seen …?
Evoking staple rom-com tropes and films like ‘Before Sunrise’ while carving its own path, ‘Rye Lane’ is already an instant classic.
April 6, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Michelle Jaworski
The Daily Dot
At under 90 minutes, what this film lacks in perhaps some deeper characterization, it makes up for in visually inventive direction from debut filmmaker Raine Allen-Miller. This dynamic film is full of color and life in how it explores South London living.
April 6, 2023 | Rating: 8/10
Aaron Neuwirth
We Live Entertainment
Raine Allen-Miller’s directorial debut breathes new life into the storied genre.
April 4, 2023
Ella Feldman
Washington City Paper…
Plot
Yas and Dom, two heartbroken twenty-somethings, spend a day in South London helping each other deal with their exes and potentially finding love in the process in the heartwarming rom-com Rye Lane.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The cast of Rye Lane includes David Jonsson, Vivian Oparah, Charlie Knight, Simon Manyonda, Levi Roots, and Paul Jordan.
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Still A Michael J Fox Movie 2023
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023)
95%RT Audience Score: 95%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie is a cinematic masterpiece that captures the essence of Fox’s life with Parkinson’s disease. The film is a dazzling collage of interviews, dramatizations, and snappily chosen film and TV clips that provide a poignant glimpse into the star’s life. The documentary is in constant motion, just like the older Fox, and knows when to stop, pause, and take it all in. The themes of love, persistence, addiction, optimism, and hope are a true testament to overcoming adversity. The film is both heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time, and I think that’s by design. Fox’s 1.21-gigawatt personality shines through, and it’s hard not to like him even more after watching this film. Overall, Still is a must-see for anyone who wants to be uplifted and inspired.
If you’re looking for a movie that will make you laugh, cry, and feel inspired all at once, then Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie is the one for you. Critics are raving about this documentary that takes you on a journey through Fox’s life, from his early days as a young actor to his current battle with Parkinson’s disease. While some may find the film gimmicky at times, it’s hard not to be moved by Fox’s 1.21-gigawatt personality and his commitment to family. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and get ready to be inspired by one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors.
Production Company(ies)
Apple Studios, Film/TV/Theater
Distributor
Apple Original Films
Release Type
Streaming
Filming Location(s)
SHOOT LOCATION(S):
New York, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Los Angeles Thirty Mile Zone, California, United States; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 35m
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Documentary/Biography
Keyword(s)
starring Michael J. Fox, Tracy Pollan, directed by Davis Guggenheim, written by Davis Guggenheim, Annetta Marion, Jonathan King, documentary, biography, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Stephen Romei, Larushka Ivan-Zadeh, Richard Roeper, Tarek Fayoumi, Mark Kermode, Wenlei Ma, Sarah Knight Adamson, Andy Klein, Wade Major, Tom Meek, Jeremy Jahns, MPAA rating R, Parkinson’s disease, Hollywood, Canadian army base, personal journey, professional triumphs, incurable optimist, incurable disease, adventure, romance, comedy, drama, Apple Original Films, Concordia Studio.
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $7,500,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $7,500,000
Production budget ranking: 1,767
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,038,750
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Tracy Pollan – Self
Andrew Barber – Steven Spielberg
David Diamond – Candystore Owner
Hannah Galway – Tracy Pollan
Danny Irizarry – Michael J. Fox
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Sundance, South by Southwest
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (130) | Top Critics (36) | Fresh (129) | Rotten (1)
Asked why he wants to continue to tell his story, he says, “I love my mind and I love the places it takes me and I just don’t want that to get cut short.” Anyone who watches this uplifting film will share that feeling.
May 18, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Stephen Romei
The Australian
TOP CRITIC
Still [is] like watching Fox’s life back through a new filter…
May 18, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh
Metro Newspaper (UK)
TOP CRITIC
While gimmicky at times, the film offers some poignant glimpses of the star’s Parkinson’s symptoms and his 1.21-gigawatt personality.
May 18, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Richard Roeper
Chicago Sun-Times
TOP CRITIC
The unforgettable documentary demonstrates realism and emotion, while never going too far down the rabbit hole of sadness, finding the light in Fox’s life as well.
May 17, 2023
Tarek Fayoumi
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
A dazzling collage of interviews, dramatisations, snappily chosen film and TV clips, family footage and narrated biography…
May 14, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Mark Kermode
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie is a documentary in constant motion, and just like the older Fox, it knows when to stop, pause and take it all in.
May 14, 2023 | Rating: 3.5
Wenlei Ma
News.com.au
TOP CRITIC
Of the 30 films I screened at Sundance Film Festival, this was my number 1 choice–an excellent biography with themes of love, persistence, addiction, optimism and hope are a true testament to overcoming adversity.
May 18, 2023 | Rating: 4/4
Sarah Knight Adamson
Sarah’s Backstage Pass
This is a wonderful movie.
May 18, 2023
Andy Klein
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
Absolutely terrific. It is both heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time, and I think that’s by design.
May 18, 2023
Wade Major
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
It’s hard not to like Fox, and the film only deepens that by detailing what he’s overcome, his acceptance of his current challenges and commitment to family.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Tom Meek
Cambridge Day
This is an interesting look into the life of an inspiring person.
May 17, 2023
Jeremy Jahns
JeremyJahns.com
Outstanding…Thankfully, Fox adopts a distinct pity-me-not attitude.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Jim Schembri
jimschembri.com…
Plot
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie is a documentary/biography that tells the story of Michael J. Fox’s rise to stardom in Hollywood and his personal journey following his diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film features Michael J. Fox recounting his personal and professional triumphs and travails, including his years following his diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease.
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Wild Beauty Mustang Spirit of the West 2023
Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West (2023)
97%RT Audience Score: 97%
Awards & Nominations: NA
In “Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West,” filmmaker Ashley Avis sheds light on the harsh realities of the wild horse population in America. While the documentary showcases stunning footage of these majestic creatures, it also exposes the cruel and inhumane treatment they face at the hands of humans. Avis’ passion for these animals is palpable, and her storytelling is both heart-wrenching and effective in raising awareness about the need for better methods of managing the wild horse population. This film is a must-see for anyone who cares about animal welfare and the preservation of our natural world.
If you’re looking for a documentary that will make you want to run through fields with wild mustangs, then Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West is the film for you. Not only will you get to see some majestic horse footage, but you’ll also learn about the plight of these animals and the need for better methods of dealing with them. Filmmaker Ashley Avis clearly has a soft spot for these creatures, and her storytelling will leave you feeling both sad and inspired. Plus, you’ll get to correct all your friends who think horses aren’t native to North America. Who knew?
Production Company(ies)
Izo, Social, VOD
Distributor
Gravitas Ventures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
SHOOT LOCATION(S):
Montana, United States; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States; Nevada, United States; Wyoming, United States; Arizona, United States; North Dakota, United States; Colorado, United States; Oregon, United States; Texas, United States
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 39m
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Documentary/Nature
Keyword(s)
documentary, nature, wild horses, Western United States, land, special interests, eradication, helicopter, habitat, family, Ashley Avis, directed by Ashley Avis, written by Ashley Avis, produced by Ashley Avis, produced by Edward Winters, Gravitas Ventures, Winterstone Pictures, box office, budget, reviewed by Tim Cogshell, reviewed by Robin Holabird, reviewed by Ryan Silberstein, reviewed by Hope Madden, reviewed by Valerie Kalfrin, MPAA rating, Ashley Avis as Self, Ashley Avis as Narrator, English, May 12 2023 Limited release, May 12 2023 streaming release, 1h 39m, cinematography, Ashley Avis as Director, Ashley Avis as Writer, Edward Winters as Producer, Richard Avis as Producer, horse footage, investigative journalism, on-the-ground, Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage, Rotten Tomatoes, audience score, Tomatometer, Vudu, Amazon Prime Video US, iTunes, rent, buy, buy now, trailer, photos, cast, crew, Ashley Avis as Ashley Avis.
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $7,500,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $7,500,000
Production budget ranking: 1,767
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,038,750
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Edward Winters – Producer
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Sundance
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (6) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (6)
Indeed, one of the first misnomers that the documentary corrects is that horses are not native to North America – they are.
April 27, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Tim Cogshell
CineGods.com
TOP CRITIC
Avis and her movie asks for better and more accurate methods of dealing with the horses that roam free in Nevada and other states.
May 17, 2023
Robin Holabird
Robin Holabird
If the idea of learning about these animals and seeing some majestic horse footage is the reason to watch the documentary, the rest of it will get the audience riled up and on the side of the horses.
May 16, 2023
Ryan Silberstein
MovieJawn
Avis certainly does an effective job of spotlighting the plight of these animals and tugging at our heart strings. Hopefully her storytelling leads to positive change.
May 12, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Hope Madden
The Screening Room Podcast
[Filmmaker Ashley Avis’] affection for them is plain, down to the catch in her voice when she speaks of those who die during the roundups or later. When she sees sadness and betrayal in the liquid eyes of the captured horses, it’s hard to disagree.
May 12, 2023
Valerie Kalfrin
AWFJ.org
This is … a piece of on-the-ground investigative journalism … and it’s an effectively infuriating one, too.
May 12, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Mark Dujsik
Mark Reviews Movies…
Plot
Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West is a documentary that explores the plight of wild horses in the Western United States, as they face eradication and displacement from their natural habitats due to special interests and land disputes.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Rotten Tomatoes doesn’t have anything goofy or funny or odd to say about the film Signed in.
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Framing Agnes 2022
Framing Agnes (2022)
83%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
Framing Agnes may be frustratingly uneven as a work of cinematic storytelling, but that’s often outweighed by its thoughtful expansion of established historical narrative.
If you’re looking for a movie that’s gonna blow your socks off with its storytelling skills, Framing Agnes might not be your cup of tea. But hey, don’t write it off just yet! This flick does a pretty good job of adding some fresh perspective to history that we thought we already knew. Sure, it’s not perfect, but it’s got heart. And sometimes, that’s all you need.
Production Company(ies)
LGBTQ Stories
Distributor
Kino Lorber
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Los Angeles, California, United States; Los Angeles Thirty Mile Zone, California, United States
MPAA / Certificate
NR
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 15m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States, Canada
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 2, 2022 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 31, 2023
Genre(s)
Documentary/Lgbtq+
Keyword(s)
documentary, LGBTQ+, transgender, historical, UCLA, gender-affirming healthcare, reenactments, trans performers, Angelica Ross, Jen Richards, Zackary Drucker, Max Valerio, Silas Howard, Stephen Ira, directed by Chase Joynt, produced by Samantha Curley, Shant Joshi, Chase Joynt, written by Chase Joynt and Morgan M Page, Kino Lorber, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Matt Fagerholm, Teo Bugbee, Shannon Keating, Nick Allen, Richard Brody, Jude Dry, Avi Offer, MPAA rating, Samantha Curley, Shant Joshi, LGBTQ+ history, forgotten history, trans history, trans community, nonfiction, fiction, all-star cast, collaborators, conspirators, forgotten figures, trans performers, trans artists, trans thinkers, vintage reenactments, trans artifacts, trans lineage, trans history-makers, trans storytelling, trans representation, trans visibility, trans activism, trans rights, trans acceptance, trans inclusion, trans empowerment, trans liberation
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Jen Richards – self
Zackary Drucker – self
Max Valerio – self
Silas Howard – self
Stephen Ira – self
Chase Joynt – director, writer, producer
Samantha Curley – producer
Shant Joshi – producer
Morgan M. Page – writer
Director(s)
Chase Joynt
Writer(s)
Chase Joynt, Morgan M. Page, Chase Joynt, Morgan M. Page
Producer(s)
Samantha Curley, Shant Joshi, Chase Joynt
Film Festivals
Sundance
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (29) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (22) | Rotten (7)
Essential viewing.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Matt Fagerholm
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Joynt’s scope as a researcher is admirably broad, but what his film lacks is a sense of purpose as a work of cinema.
December 1, 2022
Teo Bugbee
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
It’s a smart and inventive method of storytelling that nods to the reality that, until very recently, most trans people in pop culture have been relegated to trashy daytime TV, where they’ve tended to be cruelly depicted as aberrations.
July 25, 2022
Shannon Keating
BuzzFeed News
TOP CRITIC
[A] richly heady, thoughtful documentary [that] is constantly welcoming us in by reflecting on itself.
February 1, 2022
Nick Allen
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Framing Agnes is a film of quiet but decisive radicality that builds its own genesis and production into it.
January 29, 2022
Richard Brody
New Yorker
TOP CRITIC
Unfortunately, Framing Agnes gets too wrapped up in the questions surrounding storytelling to do any actual storytelling.
January 28, 2022 | Rating: C+
Jude Dry
indieWire
TOP CRITIC
One of the most underwhelming, clunkily-edited and shallow documentaries of the year
December 2, 2022
Avi Offer
NYC Movie Guru
For such a studiously artificial work… it is profoundly moving.
October 6, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Jennie Kermode
Eye for Film
It is a challenging film that expects its audience to sit up with their brains fully activated the entire time; for those watching who are tuned into its wavelength, the intellectual rewards are plenty.
July 11, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Cody Dericks
Next Best Picture
…this documentary’s endless dwelling on its own process can be maddening. Still, it opens a window into a past that was more diverse than we knew…
June 28, 2022
Dennis Harvey
48 Hills
The execution could have been more skillfully done, yet it hits on a fascinating subject.
April 23, 2022 | Rating: B-
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
Framing Agnes is a thought-provoking and necessary exploration of trans stories, reframing the narrative of the trans community, and opening the vaults of history to a huge range of fascinating voices that had previously been locked away.
March 28, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Amelia Harvey
Screen Queens…
Plot
In 1958, a young trans woman named Agnes entered a study about sex disorders at UCLA to get the gender-affirming care she needed, by any means necessary. Her story was long considered to be exceptional until never-before-seen case files of other patients were found in 2017. Through a collaborative practice of re-imagination, an impressive lineup of trans stars take on vividly rendered, impeccably vintage reenactments, bringing to life groundbreaking artifacts of trans healthcare.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Laverne Cox appears in the film through archive footage.
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All the Beauty and the Bloodshed 2022
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022)
93%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed is a bone-deep look at a photographer’s fight against addiction and the institution responsible for her pain through her gritty lens.
If you’re looking for a book that’s equal parts raw and captivating, then All the Beauty and the Bloodshed is the one for you. It’s a story about a photographer who’s battling addiction and taking on the system that caused her so much pain. And let me tell you, she’s not holding back.
The author’s writing style is so gritty and real that you can practically feel the dirt under your fingernails as you turn the pages. It’s like she’s taking you on a journey through the darkest corners of her mind, and you can’t help but be drawn in.
But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom. There are moments of beauty and hope scattered throughout the book that will make you smile and maybe even shed a tear or two. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, but one that’s definitely worth the ride.
Overall, All the Beauty and the Bloodshed is a must-read for anyone who loves a good story about overcoming adversity. It’s a book that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page. So go ahead and give it a shot – you won’t regret it!
Production Company(ies)
HBO Max, Participant, Social, VOD
Distributor
NEON
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Hbo Max), Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
NR
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 57m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 23, 2022 Limited
Genre(s)
Documentary/Biography
Keyword(s)
Guillermo del Toro, Pinocchio, Netflix, love story, Best Picture, select theaters, December 9, Laura Poitras, Nan Goldin, Howard Gertler, John S Lyons, Yoni Golijov, Documentary, Biography, English, Nov 23, 2022, Limited, $38.2K, NEON, Dolby Digital, Nan Goldin, Laura Poitras, Howard Gertler, John S Lyons, Yoni Golijov, reviewed by Thelma Adams, Robert Abele, Lindsey Bahr, Tony Bravo, Barry Hertz, K Austin Collins, Eric Marchen, Chris Knight, Rendy Jones, Kelly Vance, Mark Dujsik, Academy Award, MPAA rating, bone-deep, photographer, addiction, institution, Sackler family, overdose crisis, fine art, Big Pharma, artist-activist, rebellious personality, AIDS movement, opioid crisis, powerful institutions, society’s most vulnerable
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend: $28,803
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $28,803
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,365
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $10,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $10,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,618
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $5,385,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Laura Poitras – director, screenwriter
Nan Goldin – producer
Howard Gertler – producer
John S. Lyons – producer
Director(s)
Laura Poitras
Writer(s)
Laura Poitras
Producer(s)
Nan Goldin, Howard Gertler, John S. Lyons, Yoni Golijov, Laura Poitras
Film Festivals
Venice, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (67) | Top Critics (25) | Fresh (64) | Rotten (3)
Two worlds collide — fine art and Big Pharma — in this compelling documentary about artist-activist Nan Goldin.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Thelma Adams
AARP Movies for Grownups
TOP CRITIC
Poitras, whose gift for suspenseful contemplation is on full display here, layers her subject’s frank memories and insights over a rolling bounty of her photographs…
December 2, 2022
Robert Abele
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
The documentary weaves together these threads to make a holistic portrait of an artist’s battle cry.
November 29, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Lindsey Bahr
Associated Press
TOP CRITIC
No matter how closely you’ve followed Goldin’s career, or the story of the Sackler family’s forced reckoning, there is something new to learn in “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed.”
November 29, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Tony Bravo
San Francisco Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
I imagine, and perhaps hope, that Poitras and Goldin may never collaborate again. But we should be grateful that their art, and their activism, were brought together this one time.
November 29, 2022
Barry Hertz
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
So much of this documentary is about what we cannot get back, what we were lucky enough to have when we had it, and what art preserves, accidentally and not.
November 29, 2022
K. Austin Collins
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
As a singular subject and transgressive artist, Goldin’s rebellious personality is brilliantly embodied in All the Beauty and the Bloodshed.
December 4, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Eric Marchen
Rogers TV
A well-rounded portrait of a complicated individual.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Chris Knight
National Post
Profoundly engrossing cinematic experience of human resilience. Capturing the form of storytelling through art and the strength that comes to power through art, this larger-than-life portrait of Nan Goldin is unlike anything I’ve ever seen.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Rendy Jones
Rendy Reviews
All the Beauty has a mission: to rally endangered creative types to resist those who would cynically exploit them in multiple ways while raking in truckloads of blood money. One can see it and be outraged.
December 2, 2022
Kelly Vance
East Bay Express
It’s a very intimate portrait…
December 1, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Mark Dujsik
Mark Reviews Movies
Laura Poitras’s extraordinary documentary weaves the story of Nan Goldin’s career, linking the AIDS movement to the opioid crisis, in a timely tale of how powerful institutions squeeze the lives out of society’s most vulnerable.
November 30, 2022 | Rating: A
Liam Lacey
Original Cin…
Plot
An epic, emotional and interconnected story about artist and activist Nan Goldin told through her slideshows, intimate interviews, photography, and rare footage of her personal fight to hold the Sackler family accountable for the overdose crisis.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Nan Goldin, the subject of the documentary, is a renowned photographer and artist known for her intimate and raw depictions of herself and her friends in the LGBTQ+ community.
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Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power 2022
Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power (2022)
95%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power is a documentary that is both informative and captivating. The film delves into the history of Lowndes County, Alabama, and its pivotal role in the Black Power movement. With a plethora of archival footage and interviews with residents, activists, and historians, the film paints a vivid picture of the struggles and triumphs of the community. While some critics have criticized the film’s editorial structure, it is undeniable that the filmmakers have done an excellent job of highlighting the power of grassroots activism in effecting change. Overall, Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of the civil rights movement and the ongoing fight for racial justice.
Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power is a documentary that will make you laugh, cry, and learn something new all at the same time. With a mix of vivid archival footage and interviews with residents, activists, and historians, this film tells the story of the Black Power movement in a way that is both accessible and passionate. Sure, it may be a bit of a mess editorially, but who cares when you’re having this much fun? So grab some popcorn, settle in, and get ready to be inspired by the power of grassroots activism.
Production Company(ies)
Participant, Peacock, Social, Topical, VOD
Distributor
Greenwich Entertainment
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Alabama, United States
MPAA / Certificate
NR
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 29m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 2, 2022 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 2, 2022
Genre(s)
Documentary/History
Keyword(s)
Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power, documentary, history, Stokely Carmichael, Martin Luther King Jr., Ella Baker, Geeta Gandbhir, Samuel D Pollard, Jessica Devaney, Anya Rous, Dema Paxton Fofang, Dema Paxton Fofang, Greenwich Entertainment, civil rights, Black voting rights, Alabama, SNCC, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, archival footage, community activism, grassroots activism, racial inequality, voter suppression, discrimination, segregation, racial justice, political significance, educational, informative, inspiring, powerful, thought-provoking, eye-opening, moving, emotional, historical, educational, limited release, streaming, in-theaters, box office performance, budget, MPAA rating, reviewed by Robert Daniels, Peyton Robinson, Martin Tsai, Todd Jorgenson, Jared Mobarak, Mark Dujsik, Stephen Saito
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend: $4,500
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $4,500
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,792
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Martin Luther King Jr. – Self
Ella Baker – Self
Geeta Gandbhir – Director
Samuel D. Pollard – Director
Dema Paxton Fofang – Writer
Director(s)
Geeta Gandbhir, Samuel D. Pollard
Writer(s)
Dema Paxton Fofang
Producer(s)
Jessica Devaney, Anya Rous, Dema Paxton Fofang
Film Festivals
Tribeca
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (7) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (7)
It is, quite simply, one of the best documentaries of the year.
December 3, 2022 | Rating: A
Robert Daniels
The Playlist
TOP CRITIC
Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power is accessible, passionate, and motivated by the principle of community that led to the Black Power movement.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Peyton Robinson
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Immensely edifying, with a copious amount of vivid archival footage and interviews with Lowndes County residents both Black and white, as well as activists and historians. But editorially, it’s a mess.
June 19, 2022
Martin Tsai
TheWrap
TOP CRITIC
Connecting past and present, the film powerfully casts a new light on the civil rights struggle while saluting the power of grassroots activism in creating change.
December 2, 2022
Todd Jorgenson
Cinemalogue
The film enriches that which we know in generic terms with the specificity only lived-in experience can provide.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Jared Mobarak
Hey, Have You Seen …?
Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power … serve[s] as a detailed primer for the place’s historical and political significance.
December 1, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Mark Dujsik
Mark Reviews Movies
Gandbhir and Pollard are able to lay their hands on some startling footage, but paint an equally vivid picture around it as they interview those that are still standing today in Lowndes, no doubt because they stood up for themselves.
June 26, 2022
Stephen Saito
Moveable Fest…
Plot
The passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 represented not the culmination of the Civil Rights Movement, but the beginning of a new chapter. Nowhere was this next battle better epitomized than in Lowndes County, Alabama, a rural, impoverished county with a history of racist terrorism. In a county that was 80 percent Black but had zero Black voters, laws were just paper without power. Through first person accounts and archival footage, the film tells the story of the local movement and young Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) organizers who fought not just for voting rights, but for Black Power in Lowndes County. Inspired by the writings of Vann R. Newkirk II.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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Lady Chatterleys Lover 2022
Lady Chatterley’s Lover (2022)
90%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre’s adaptation of D.H. Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover is a visually stunning and erotically charged film that manages to capture the essence of the novel while also adding its own unique flair. The lush costumes and moody score create a rich atmosphere that draws the viewer in, while the talented ensemble cast delivers solid performances. However, the film does struggle at times to capture Lawrence’s modernist vision, and the pacing can feel rushed. Overall, Lady Chatterley’s Lover is a worthy addition to the canon of erotic cinema, and a reminder of the power of on-screen passion.
Lady Chatterley’s Lover is a steamy and sensual adaptation of D.H. Lawrence’s classic novel. The film is a feast for the eyes, with gorgeous costumes and lush scenery that transport you to another time and place. The chemistry between the two leads is electric, and their love story is both passionate and poignant. While the film may not capture all of Lawrence’s modernist vision, it certainly captures the spirit of his work and reminds us that eroticism on screen is something to be celebrated. So grab some popcorn and a glass of wine, and get ready for a wild ride with Lady Chatterley and her lover.
Production Company(ies)
Blueprint Pictures, Laurence Mark Productions, Netflix
Distributor
Netflix
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Netflix), Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
London, England, United Kingdom; London M25 Loop, England, United Kingdom
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:2h 6m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 23, 2022 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 2, 2022
Genre(s)
Romance/Drama
Keyword(s)
Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Romance, Drama, 2h 6m, R, Graphic Nudity, Strong Sexual Content, Some Language, Emma Corrin, Jack O’Connell, Matthew Duckett, Joely Richardson, Faye Marsay, Ella Hunt, directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, written by D.H Lawrence, produced by Graham Broadbent, Peter Czernin, Elizabeth Gabler, Laurence Mark, Netflix, Dolby Digital, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Sheila O’Malley, Mick LaSalle, Leah Greenblatt, Robert Abele, Patrick Sproull, William Repass, Martin Carr, Maria Lattila, Mae Abdulbaki, Brian Viner, Christopher Llewellyn Reed, Paddy Mulholland, MPAA rating, Edwardian society, infidelity, class prejudice, sensual, sexual awakening, secret trysts, scandalous, gamekeeper, Chatterley family estate, local gossip, decision, heart, husband, wealth, privilege, title, incarceration, injuries, unable to walk, World War I, pretty costumes, lush, lusty atmosphere, ensemble cast, intellectual fulfillment, passionate pursuits, eroticism, missing from the romance genre lately
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $15,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $15,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,468
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $8,077,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Jack O’Connell – Oliver Mellors
Matthew Duckett – Clifford Chatterley
Joely Richardson – Mrs. Bolton
Faye Marsay – Hilda
Ella Hunt – Mrs. Flint
Director – Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre
Producers – Graham Broadbent, Peter Czernin, Elizabeth Gabler, Laurence Mark
Distributor – Netflix
Sound Mix – Dolby Digital
Director(s)
Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Graham Broadbent, Peter Czernin, Elizabeth Gabler, Laurence Mark
Film Festivals
Telluride
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (21) | Top Critics (13) | Fresh (19) | Rotten (2)
The film shimmers and breathes, leaving space for discovery.
November 24, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Sheila O’Malley
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Taken on its own terms, Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre’s “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” is an estimable adaptation of D.H. Lawrence’s scandalous 1928 novel. But those terms are strange and certainly not what you’d expect.
November 24, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
An unabashedly heady romance, rich in pretty costumes — when they’re wearing them — and lush, lusty atmosphere.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: B+
Leah Greenblatt
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
As the infidelity plot barrels toward its reckoning with class prejudice, and the moody, thumping cello returns to Isabella Summers’ strings-centered score, Corrin’s vibrant performance keeps us engaged.
November 23, 2022
Robert Abele
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Cinema has been deprived of eroticism recently, on-screen sex has become a depressing rarity, and Lady Chatterley’s Lover is restorative.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Patrick Sproull
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
However faithfully the film transposes the plot and themes of the source material, it struggles to capture the spirit, ironing out D.H. Lawrence’s modernity-skeptical modernism and losing sight of his poetic vision.
November 22, 2022 | Rating: 2/4
William Repass
Slant Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Lady Chatterley’s Lover features some solid performances from its ensemble cast, yet never scales the peaks of previous efforts. In many ways the film is more concerned with intellectual fulfilment, than passionate pursuits.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Martin Carr
We Got This Covered
Lady Chatterley’s Lover is a fascinating look at sex as something to be celebrated rather than shunned, but unfortunately, the film is too uneven for its own good.
November 19, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Maria Lattila
whynow
The film is a romantic, enthralling adaptation that boasts wonderful performances & an eroticism that has been missing from the romance genre lately. October 22, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Mae Abdulbaki
Screen Rant
There have certainly been worse adaptations. And none that have been quite so lovely to look at. At least until the next one.
October 21, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Brian Viner
Daily Mail (UK)
It’s a torrid affair, and never grows old.
October 19, 2022
Christopher Llewellyn Reed
Hammer to Nail
It’s all so hurried, you’d think it’d at least be engaging, but shorn of Lawrence’s vibrant prose, there’s remarkably little to engage with in what is, otherwise, a fairly banal story.
October 18, 2022 | Rating: C-
Paddy Mulholland
AwardsWatch…
Plot
Marrying Sir Clifford Chatterley, Connie’s life of wealth and privilege seems set as she takes the title of Lady Chatterley. Yet this idealistic union gradually becomes an incarceration when Clifford returns from the First World War with injuries that have left him unable to walk. When she meets and falls for Oliver Mellors, the gamekeeper on the Chatterley family estate, their secret trysts lead her to a sensual, sexual awakening. But as their affair becomes the subject of local gossip, Connie faces a life-altering decision: follow her heart or return to her husband and endure what Edwardian society expects of her. Based on the novel by D.H. Lawrence.
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