Alcarras (2023)
80%RT Audience Score: 69%
Awards & Nominations: NA
While it may lack a narrative punch, Alcarràs captures this rural world and its heritage with a gripping sense of nostalgia for things forever gone.
“Alcarràs” is a movie that takes a nostalgic look at the rural world and its heritage. Although it may not have a strong narrative, it captures this world in a poignant and nostalgic way.
Production Company(ies)
Foreign Language
Distributor
MUBI
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Cataluña, Spain; Aragón, Spain
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:1.66 : 1
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Runtime:2h 0m
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Language(s):English, Catalan, Spanish
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Country of origin:Italy, Spain
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 6, 2023 Limited
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
Alcarràs, drama, Catalan, Carla Simón, María Zamora, Stefan Schmitz, Tono Folguera, Sergi Moreno, Arnau Vilaró, Berta Pipó, Jordi Pujol Dolcet, Anna Otin, Xènia Roset, Albert Bosch, Ainet Jounou, peach farmers, solar panels, eviction, MUBI, box office, critic reviews, K Austin Collins, Wendy Ide, Raphael Abraham, Carlos Aguilar, Robert Abele, Devika Girish, Paula Vázquez Prieto, Pablo O Scholz, Victor Esquirol, Filipe Freitas, Wade Major, Derek Smith, MPAA rating, rural world, heritage, nostalgia, family, labor, survival, agriculture, industry, Iberian cinema, poetic pulse, humanist energy, traditional way of life, modernity, demands, slice-of-life portrait, gripping sense of nostalgia
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: $11,210
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $12,002
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,672
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
Jordi Pujol Dolcet – self
Anna Otin – self
Xènia Roset – self
Albert Bosch – self
Ainet Jounou – self
Director – Carla Simón
Producers – María Zamora, Stefan Schmitz, Tono Folguera, Sergi Moreno
Writers – Arnau Vilaró, Carla Simón
Director(s)
Carla Simón
Writer(s)
Arnau Vilaró, Carla Simón
Producer(s)
María Zamora, Stefan Schmitz, Tono Folguera, Sergi Moreno
Film Festivals
Berlin
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (45) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (41) | Rotten (4)
Simón is attentive to the family as a complex unit, depicting it as a thriving mesh of personalities that do not all agree, but which are all bent toward the common ends of labor and survival, like the fibers comprising a muscle.
January 9, 2023
K. Austin Collins
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
Persuasively lived-in performances… give the Catalan-language picture both its urgent naturalism and its potent sense of anger and injustice.
January 8, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Achieves a satisfying sweetness without sugar-coating, finding notes of bitterness in inner family tensions and dealings with a not always co-operative agricultural co-operative.
January 6, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Raphael Abraham
Financial Times
TOP CRITIC
A subtly heartsore portrait of shared crisis.
January 6, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Carlos Aguilar
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Movies about the people who grow our food, who struggle as honest land stewards in a time of heartless industry, are few and far between, making “Alcarràs” a rare gem.
January 5, 2023
Robert Abele
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
The film is a flurry of chatter and labor — picking, digging, lifting, hunting — that drives home the centrality of the farm to the family’s sense of time and togetherness.
January 5, 2023
Devika Girish
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
… A film that expands the realist tradition of Iberian cinema with an original poetic pulse.
February 2, 2023 | Rating: 5/5
Paula Vázquez Prieto
La Nación (Argentina)
Modernity and tradition, solidarity and placidity amidst capitalism, Alcarràs is truly moving. [Full review in Spanish]
February 2, 2023 | Rating: 4/4
Pablo O. Scholz
Clarín
It isn’t naïf and certainly, not fatalistic either; its flowing humanist energy is comforting, the kind that can only be found in a loving family. This is paradise. [Full review in Spanish]
January 31, 2023 | Rating: 4.5/5
Victor Esquirol
Otroscines.com
The actors end up being the true catalyzers of the story.
January 21, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Filipe Freitas
Always Good Movies
It is a very impressively made film, but it’s a little bit of a drudgery… [But] it’s a very fine film.
January 18, 2023
Wade Major
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
Free of didacticism and content to remain true to its slice-of-life portrait of a traditional way of life being confronted with the demands of modernity, this film presents an intriguing, if familiar, quandary in a compelling and unique manner.
January 11, 2023
Derek Smith
Spectrum Culture…
Plot
As far as they can remember, the Solé family have spent every summer picking the peaches from their orchard in Alcarràs, a small village in Spain. But this year’s crop could be their last, as they face eviction. The new plans for the land include cutting down the peach trees and installing solar panels, which causes a rift within the large tight-knit family. For the first time, they face an uncertain future and risk losing more than their home.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The cast of Alcarràs (2022) was made up of the inhabitants from the region, with the only professional cast member being the director’s sister who played the part of the sister from Barcelona.
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80%
A Man Called Otto (2023)
80%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
Check all cynicism at the door and allow A Man Called Otto to tug at your heartstrings with its tried-and-true tune — it just might sing.
With a perfect Tom Hanks in the lead, A Man Called Otto is almost guaranteed to make you laugh and cry.
Production Company(ies)
Playtone, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Stage 6 Films, STXfilms
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited), Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; Toledo, Ohio, United States; Brecksville, Ohio, United States
MPAA / Certificate
PG-13
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:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:2h 6m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States, Sweden
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 13, 2023 Wide
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
Tom Hanks, comedy, drama, mature thematic material, language, suicide attempts, Marc Forster, Fredrik Wikström, Rita Wilson, Gary Goetzman, David Magee, Columbia Pictures, Dolby Digital, Flat (1.85:1), Mack Bayda, Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Cameron Britton, reviewed by Ed Potton, Rex Reed, Dwight Brown, Tim Cogshell, tt stern-enzi, Dmitry Samarov, Amber Wilkinson, Erik Childress, Nandini Ramnath, Lynn Venhaus, Cory Woodroof, directed by Marc Forster, written by David Magee, produced by Fredrik Wikström, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, PG-13, $60.9M, Tom Hanks as Otto Anderson, based on a New York Times bestseller, grumpy widower, criticizing, judging, neighbors, lively young family, quick-witted, pregnant Marisol, unexpected friendship, heartstrings, laugh, cry, audience score 97%, box office gross USA $60.9M, runtime 2h 6m, distributor Columbia Pictures
Worldwide gross: $108,954,467
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $64,154,467
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend: $56,257
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $56,257
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,161
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $50,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $50,000,000
Production budget ranking: 775
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $26,925,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Mack Bayda – Malcolm
Mariana Treviño – Marisol
Rachel Keller – Sonya
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo – Tommy
Cameron Britton – Jimmy
Director(s)
Marc Forster
Writer(s)
David Magee
Producer(s)
Fredrik Wikström, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (196) | Top Critics (44) | Fresh (136) | Rotten (60)
This slice of superior schmaltz has Tom Hanks as a fastidious late-middle-aged grump who hates everyone, from overcharging shop assistants to neighbours who put their recycling in the wrong bin.
February 15, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Ed Potton
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
A follow-the-dots flick with a few moments of charm that aims to be a feel-good crowd pleaser, but lacks enough freshness and insight to make it anything special.
January 19, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Rex Reed
Observer
TOP CRITIC
Despite the film’s flaws, what audiences will take away is a humanizing experience by a group of misfits who are learning that getting along can also be lifesaving.
January 19, 2023 | Rating: 2.5/4
Dwight Brown
DwightBrownInk.com
TOP CRITIC
If you were to start [this remake and the original] at the exact same moment, I promise it wouldn’t make any difference which one you looked at. But you know why? Because all the scenes were working in the first movie, too.
January 18, 2023
Tim Cogshell
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
I’m just not sure we needed it… [but] I did like it a whole lot more than I thought I was going to.
January 18, 2023 | Rating: B
tt stern-enzi
WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
TOP CRITIC
I haven’t read the 2012 Swedish book or 2015 film that this is based on, but I can’t imagine either could be half as tone-deaf.
January 14, 2023
Dmitry Samarov
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Tom Hanks is trying to channel his inner Clint Eastwood for this US adaptation of Fredrik Bachman’s Swedish best-seller – the problem is, he simply isn’t grouchy enough
February 26, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Amber Wilkinson
Eye for Film
A film that gets by thanks to Hanks’ unwavering watchability though there’s not a beat or a revelation we haven’t seen before and taking its biggest emotional cue directly from She’s Having a Baby is an annoyingly misguided choice.
February 16, 2023 | Rating: 2.5/4
Erik Childress
Movie Madness Podcast
Tom Hanks does his best to look mean, but his inherent affability never fails to shine through. Otto discovers to his disgust that there is no avoiding mushiness.
February 11, 2023
Nandini Ramnath
Scroll.in
With a terrific supporting cast – Mariana Trevino is the MVP of this journey, and she’s a force of nature as the kind neighbor Marisol. Without her as a counterpart, this would be a difficult, one-note story.
February 3, 2023 | Rating: B+
Lynn Venhaus
PopLifeSTL.com…Presents
It’s the kind of schmaltzy, big performance studio drama that used to get a billion Oscar nominations, and darn it, I kind of miss those being in vogue.
February 2, 2023
Cory Woodroof
615 Film
A sweet story of the power of community to bring someone back from the brink of suicide. A film like this depends on the performances – and here there are some weak links and some standout performances.
February 1, 2023 | Rating: 7/10
Julia Swift
My Champlain Valley…
Plot
Otto is a grumpy isolated widower with staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. Just as it seems like he’s finally given up on life, an unlikely and reluctant relationship develops with his new neighbors. Remake of the 2016 Swedish film and based on the novel by Fredrik Backman.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
When Marisol and her husband go out on a date leaving Otto to babysit their girls, they set the house alarm to the “stay” mode. When they come back later, they open the door and get in the house without the alarm going off and without disarming it.
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80%
Fall (2022)
80%RT Audience Score: 79%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Fundamentally absurd yet as evocatively minimalist as its title, Fall is a sustained adrenaline rush for viewers willing to suspend disbelief.
As long as you don’t go in expecting anything realistic, Fall is a solidly suspenseful B-movie done right.
Production Company(ies)
Lionsgate, Tea Shop Productions
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
PG-13
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.76 : 1
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Runtime:1h 47m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States, United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Aug 12, 2022 Wide
Genre(s)
Mystery & thriller
Keyword(s)
starring Grace Caroline Currey, Virginia Gardner, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Mason Gooding, Julia Pace Mitchell, Jasper Cole, directed by Scott Mann, written by Jonathan Frank and Scott Mann, mystery, thriller, PG-13, Lionsgate Films, $6.7M box office, reviewed by Wendy Ide, John Nugent, Randy Myers, Radheyan Simonpillai, Alison Willmore, K Austin Collins, Rob Thomas, Matthew Turner, Maria Lattila, Alejandro Alemán, Edward Porter, suspenseful, adrenaline-fueled, survival, climbing, remote radio tower, vertigo-inducing heights, lack of supplies, intense peril, bloody images, strong language, David Haring, James Harris, Mark Lane, Christian Mercuri, produced by
Worldwide gross: $17,363,261
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $17,377,065
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,751
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,894,991
US/Canada gross: $7,240,521
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $7,240,521
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,691
US/Canada opening weekend: $2,512,145
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $2,512,145
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,171
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $3,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $3,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,866
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $1,615,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $12,761,565
ROI to date (est.): 276%
ROI ranking: 489
Ginny Gardner – Hunter
Jeffrey Dean Morgan – James
Mason Gooding – Dan
Julia Pace Mitchell – Waitress
Jasper Cole – Dog Walker Dan
Director(s)
Scott Mann
Writer(s)
Jonathan Frank, Scott Mann
Producer(s)
David Haring, James Harris, Mark Lane, Scott Mann, Christian Mercuri
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (118) | Top Critics (22) | Fresh (90) | Rotten (28)
While the pace falters a little – there are only so many ways you can almost fall off a tower, after all – the tension is unrelenting.
September 4, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
A white-knuckle disaster in the sky, Fall does exactly and only what it says on the tin. Do look down!
September 2, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
John Nugent
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Silly plot contrivances intrude and clutter up what should have been an 80-minute thrill ride.
August 18, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/4
Randy Myers
San Jose Mercury News
TOP CRITIC
Mann crafts this ride like a horror movie, with enough jump scares, gory sights and twists that make you howl while hanging on to its every vertigo-inducing frame.
August 12, 2022
Radheyan Simonpillai
NOW Toronto
TOP CRITIC
I have no means for a vacation at the moment and nothing else left to give to this season, and Fall asks for so little that it feels like too much to demand something as basic as logic or characters in return.
August 12, 2022
Alison Willmore
New York Magazine/Vulture
TOP CRITIC
Some movies need to be original to work. Fall isn’t one of those movies, and it isn’t trying to be. It’s more satisfying for trying to hit the familiar beats with just a hint of nerve.
August 12, 2022
K. Austin Collins
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
With vertigo-inducing stunts and strong performances, “Fall” is a thriller for most of us but a horror movie for acrophobics.
September 16, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Rob Thomas
Capital Times (Madison, WI)
A genuinely terrifying thriller that hits truly dizzying heights, thanks to skilled direction, superb special effects work and a dynamite double act from Currey and Gardner.
September 16, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Matthew Turner
Nerdly
Some – or even most – scenes are certain to make you feel dizzy and a little sick to your stomach or give you vertigo, which in this case is a sign of Mann’s talent behind the camera.
September 13, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Maria Lattila
whynow
… Only a mild letdown, not a plummet.
September 12, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Edward Porter
Sunday Times (UK)
Halfway between a disaster movie, survival horror, and even a thriller, the premise of Fall is so implausible that it is absolutely irresistible. [Full review in Spanish]
September 9, 2022
Alejandro Alemán
El Universal
The soapy melodrama is a hoot, the implausible plot swerves an absolute riot… Mann makes the most of a $3m budget and though Fall is fundamentally bananas, it’s also incredibly effective. I can’t recall the last time a film made me sweat as much.
September 8, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Chris Wasser
Sunday Independent (Ireland)…
Plot
For best friends Becky and Hunter, life is all about conquering fears and pushing limits. But after they climb 2,000 feet to the top of a remote, abandoned radio tower, they find themselves stranded with no way down. Now Becky and Hunter’s expert climbing skills will be put to the ultimate test as they desperately fight to survive the elements, a lack of supplies, and vertigo-inducing heights.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
IPhone battery indicator shows fully charged when the main character uses her phone for the last time.
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80%
Dual (2022)
80%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: 1 nomination
Dual brings writer-director Riley Stearns’ signature deadpan style to bear on a smart sci-fi comedy that’s well-led by Karen Gillan in double roles.
Dual” is a movie that will make you question your own psyche, but not in a scary way. Karen Gillan’s performance as the two Sarahs is so subtle yet surprising that you’ll be left wondering if you have a doppelganger out there too. The film has its flaws, like not fully developing its ideas, but it’s still worth a watch for the dyspeptic laughs and deadpan humor. Plus, who doesn’t love a good clone story that doesn’t involve extravagant clone wars?
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
RLJE Films
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Tampere, Finland
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for violent content, some sexual content, language and graphic nudity
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 34m
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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): Apr 15, 2022 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 20, 2022
Genre(s)
Sci-fi/Comedy
Keyword(s)
Karen Gillan, Aaron Paul, Beulah Koale, Theo James, Elina Jackson, Maija Paunio, Riley Stearns, Nate Bolotin, Maxime Cottray, Lee Kim, Nick Spicer, Aram Tertzakian, sci-fi, comedy, mystery, thriller, cloning, death, court-mandated duel, training, terminal diagnosis, decommissioned, box office, budget, R rating, violent content, graphic nudity, sexual content, language, reviewed by Oliver Jones, Tim Cogshell, Tasha Robinson, Sheila O’Malley, Robert Abele, Elizabeth Weitzman, directed by Riley Stearns, written by Riley Stearns, produced by Nate Bolotin, Maxime Cottray, Lee Kim, Nick Spicer, Riley Stearns, Aram Tertzakian
Worldwide gross: $185,212
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $185,212
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,945
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 20,198
US/Canada gross: $185,212
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $185,212
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,558
US/Canada opening weekend: $118,254
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $118,254
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,876
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): 4500000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $4,500,000
Production budget ranking: 1,928
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $2,423,250
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$6,738,038
ROI to date (est.): -97%
ROI ranking: 2,005
Aaron Paul – Trent
Beulah Koale – Peter
Theo James – Robert Michaels
Elina Jackson – Official with Flags
Maija Paunio – Sarah’s Mother
Nate Bolotin – Producer
Maxime Cottray – Producer
Lee Kim – Producer
Nick Spicer – Producer
Riley Stearns – Producer, Writer, Director
Aram Tertzakian – Producer
Director(s)
Riley Stearns
Writer(s)
Riley Stearns
Producer(s)
Nate Bolotin, Maxime Cottray, Lee Kim, Nick Spicer, Riley Stearns, Aram Tertzakian
Film Festivals
Sundance
Awards & Nominations
1 nomination
Academy Awards
All Critics (139) | Top Critics (22) | Fresh (99) | Rotten (40)
Gillan imbues the two Sarahs with subtle physical differences that are consistently surprising.
April 20, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/4
Oliver Jones
Observer
TOP CRITIC
It is very clever, interesting, and requires a real deep dive into one’s own psychological dynamic.
April 19, 2022
Tim Cogshell
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
It’s a strange and memorable film with a unique voice and a unique perspective, and that alone makes it worth seeking out.
April 15, 2022
Tasha Robinson
Polygon
TOP CRITIC
The film insists on avoiding the deeper psychological and even existential implications of its own tale, implications present in the narrative but somehow skipped over or ignored.
April 15, 2022 | Rating: 2/4
Sheila O’Malley
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
A glimpse inside a filmmaker’s idea lab is not necessarily the same thing as a film, which puts Riley Stearns’ low-key future satire “Dual” in a frustrating position when there’s so much going for it but so little that lands effectively.
April 15, 2022
Robert Abele
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Stearns first two movies earned their adoration the hard way, challenging audiences with pitch-black humor and an off-kilter tone. While “Dual” goes for the jugular as well, it doesnt cut nearly as deep.
April 14, 2022
Elizabeth Weitzman
TheWrap
TOP CRITIC
I won’t give Dual a free pass because it doesn’t develop the ideas it introduces well enough. But if your faith in humankind has taken a beating in the last few weeks, some dyspeptic laughs at the expense of the human condition might feel just right.
June 30, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Jorge Ignacio Castillo
Planet S Magazine
Similar to Stearns’ previous “The Art of Self-Defense,” there’s plenty of deadpan humor, along with a strong performance from Gillan, but it is on the lazy side with developing characters and the world for which it’s based.
June 27, 2022 | Rating: 6/10
Ema Sasic
Next Best Picture
What I enjoyed most about this film was Karen’s eccentric performance. Her deadpan bluntness and awkward social mannerisms make this character memorable.
June 22, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Rosalie Kicks
MovieJawn
Like the director’s previous film “The Art of Self-Defense”, Dual has us enter a world that’s just slightly off-kilter and makes us see the truth that hides underneath our typical veneer. Karen Gilen delivers a fantastic double performance to boot.
June 22, 2022
Jessie Gender
Jessie Gender YouTube Channel
With Dual, the writer/director’s trademark sensibilities don’t quite gel together.
June 17, 2022
Matt Conway
Battle Royale With Cheese
Forgoing the potential for extravagant clone wars, Stearns plays the ensuing tale as a poker-faced comedy of emotional dysfunction.
June 16, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Kevin Harley
Radio Times…
Plot
A woman opts for a cloning procedure after she receives a terminal diagnosis but when she recovers her attempts to have her clone decommissioned fail, leading to a court-mandated duel to the death.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Karen Gillan delivers a fantastic double performance in Dual, playing two same-but-different versions of the main character.
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80%
Licorice Pizza (2021)
80%RT Audience Score: 65%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 3 Oscars
58 wins & 184 nominations total
Licorice Pizza finds Paul Thomas Anderson shifting into a surprisingly comfortable gear — and getting potentially star-making performances out of his fresh-faced leads.
Licorice Pizza is like a time machine that takes you back to the 1970s, complete with the fashion, music, and even the smell of the era. Cooper Hoffman and Alana Haim’s performances are so good that you’ll forget they’re newcomers to the big screen. It’s a coming-of-age story that’s both heartwarming and heartbreaking, and it’s a must-watch for anyone who loves a good story about young love and chasing your dreams. Plus, who wouldn’t want to see a movie named after a record store that sells licorice pizzas? It’s a wild ride that you won’t want to miss!
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
MGM
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited), Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Rive Gauche Cafe – 14106 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language, sexual material and some drug use.
Year of Release
2021
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 13m
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Language(s):English, Japanese, Spanish
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 2021 Wide
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Sean Penn, Tom Waits, Bradley Cooper, Ben Safdie, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, written by Paul Thomas Anderson, comedy, box office performance, budget, reviewed by James Luxford, Guy Lodge, Jonathan Romney, Adam Kempenaar, Stephen Romei, Christina Newland, Sarah Ward, Nick Boyd, Erick Estrada, Carlos Boyero, Kent Garrison, Alec B, Glenn G, producer Sara Murphy, Adam Somner, MPAA rating R, San Fernando Valley, 1970s, Alana Kane, Gary Valentine, Jack Holden, Rex Blau, Joel Wachs, Jon Peters, The Media Action Network for Asian Americans, casual racism, gay characters, Ryan Heffington, Florencia Martin, Mark Bridges, Michael Bauman, Andy Jurgensen, Dolby Digital, Scope (2.35:1), MGM, 2h 13m
Worldwide gross: $33,273,330
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $35,167,093
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,495
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 3,835,016
US/Canada gross: $17,318,007
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $18,835,181
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,430
US/Canada opening weekend: $345,157
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $375,395
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,474
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $40,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $43,504,269
Production budget ranking: 888
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $23,427,049
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$31,764,224
ROI to date (est.): -47%
ROI ranking: 1,670
Cooper Hoffman – Gary Valentine
Sean Penn – Jack Holden
Tom Waits – Rex Blau
Bradley Cooper – Jon Peters
Ben Safdie – Joel Wachs
Director – Paul Thomas Anderson
Producers – Sara Murphy, Adam Somner, Paul Thomas Anderson
Writer – Paul Thomas Anderson
Director(s)
Paul Thomas Anderson
Writer(s)
Paul Thomas Anderson
Producer(s)
Sara Murphy, Adam Somner, Paul Thomas Anderson
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 3 Oscars
58 wins & 184 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (306) | Top Critics (70) | Fresh (278) | Rotten (28)
Really stands up alongside (Anderson’s best work). It feels authentic for the time, and gives us a new star in Cooper Hoffman
June 17, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
James Luxford
BBC.com
TOP CRITIC
Licorice Pizza, like Phantom Thread, is a study of magnetic human connection that isn’t necessarily good for either party — but then, magnetic human connection rarely thinks that way, or thinks at all.
June 1, 2022
Guy Lodge
Film of the Week
TOP CRITIC
It’s a joy, and the sort of film that like a great LP — it’s named after a Californian record store — you’ll want to play over and over.
March 18, 2022 | Rating: 4.5/5
Jonathan Romney
Uncut Magazine [UK]
TOP CRITIC
Theres a looseness a dreaminess, an illogic to how it all unfolds and meanders that is somehow still incredibly authentic.
February 10, 2022 | Rating: 4.5/5
Adam Kempenaar
Filmspotting
TOP CRITIC
The two leads, musician Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman, each in their feature film debut, are remarkable.
February 1, 2022 | Rating: 4.5/5
Stephen Romei
The Australian
TOP CRITIC
Licorice Pizza takes an arm’s-length embrace of nostalgia. Anderson doesn’t turn a blind eye to reality-he heightens it, weighting it with meaning, reflecting the romance of hindsight and adolescent abandon.
January 21, 2022
Christina Newland
Reverse Shot
TOP CRITIC
Licorice Pizza births two new on-screen talents, both putting in two of 2021’s best performances and two of the finest-ever movie debuts.
July 8, 2022
Sarah Ward
Concrete Playground
The film still works in enough goodwill and appeal to be worth a look, especially for those who have a fondness for nostalgia.
June 27, 2022
Nick Boyd
Battle Royale With Cheese
Improbable and attractive, like a licorice pizza, and as full of feelings as new vinyl. [Full review in Spanish]
June 17, 2022
Erick Estrada
Cinegarage
Licorice Pizza left a good taste in my mouth. [Full review in Spanish]
June 9, 2022
Carlos Boyero
El Pais (Spain)
Paul Thomas Anderson and HAIM are a creative partnership that keep on delivering the goods.
June 9, 2022 | Rating: A
Kent Garrison
Mad About Movies Podcast
It seems like a small movie and, really, this is giant. Long live PTA. [Full review in Spanish]
May 25, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Alejandro G. Calvo
Sensacine…
Plot
In 1970s San Fernando Valley, Alana Kane and Gary Valentine navigate growing up, running around, and falling in love in Paul Thomas Anderson’s coming-of-age comedy, Licorice Pizza.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Cooper Hoffman, who plays Gary Valentine in Licorice Pizza, is the son of the late actor Philip Seymour Hoffman.
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80%
Zola (2021)
80%RT Audience Score: 68%
Awards & Nominations: 8 wins & 37 nominations
Zola captures the stranger-than-fiction appeal of the viral Twitter thread that inspired it — and announces director/co-writer Janicza Bravo as a filmmaker to watch.
Zola is the kind of movie that makes you want to call up your wildest friend and plan a spontaneous road trip, but then you remember that you’re not actually that cool. The film is a hilarious and thrilling ride that manages to balance humor and drama perfectly. The performances are all top-notch, but Colman Domingo steals the show as the charismatic and terrifying pimp. Zola is a must-see for anyone who’s ever made a questionable decision in the name of adventure.
Production Company(ies)
Zazen Produções
Distributor
A24
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Ranch House Grill – South Tampa, Florida, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for strong sexual content and language throughout, graphic nudity, and violence including a sexual assault.
Year of Release
2021
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 27m
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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): Jun 30, 2021 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 14, 2021
Genre(s)
Keyword(s)
Zola, Taylour Paige, Riley Keough, Nicholas Braun, Colman Domingo, Ari’el Stachel, Jason Mitchell, Janicza Bravo, Christine Vachon, David Hinojosa, Gia Walsh, Kara Baker, Vince Jolivette, Elizabeth Haggard, Dave Franco, Jeremy O Harris, Comedy, Mystery & Thriller, Drama, R, Graphic Nudity, Sexual Assault, Language Throughout, Strong Sexual Content, Violence, A24, Box Office, Budget, Reviewed by Critics, MPAA Rating, Viral Twitter Thread, Florida, Stripper, Gangsters, Pimp, Weekend Trip, Dancing, Party, Hoeism, Wild, Surreal, Standout Performances, Dark Places, Entertaining, Tone Deaf, Offensive, Disabilities, Sundance Award-winning, Twerks, Spits, Exhausted, Anxious, Filmmaker to Watch
Worldwide gross: $4,998,097
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $5,435,964
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,146
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 592,799
US/Canada gross: $4,844,399
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $5,268,801
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,792
US/Canada opening weekend: $1,200,013
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $1,305,142
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,251
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
Riley Keough – Stefani
Nicholas Braun – Derrek
Colman Domingo – X
Ari’el Stachel – Sean
Jason Mitchell – Dion
Janicza Bravo – Director/Co-Writer
Jeremy O. Harris – Co-Writer
Christine Vachon – Producer
David Hinojosa – Producer
Gia Walsh – Producer
Kara Baker – Producer
Vince Jolivette – Producer
Elizabeth Haggard – Producer
Dave Franco – Producer
Director(s)
Janicza Bravo
Writer(s)
Janicza Bravo, Jeremy O. Harris
Producer(s)
Christine Vachon, David Hinojosa, Gia Walsh, Kara Baker, Vince Jolivette, Elizabeth Haggard, Dave Franco
Film Festivals
Sundance
Awards & Nominations
8 wins & 37 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (246) | Top Critics (68) | Fresh (216) | Rotten (30)
The filmmakers, writers and cast are so criminally funny they should all be hailed for shining a light on a serious subject and then arrested by the vice squad for their naughty humor.
December 15, 2021 | Rating: 3/4
Dwight Brown
National Newspaper Publishers Association
TOP CRITIC
All in all, the tale of what happened in the aftermath of her extended saga sounds a lot more fun than the adventure itself.
November 19, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Sandra Hall
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
It’s very arch and very funny in its tone… It’s sort of vibrating at this slightly scary frequency, and it really walks the line between comedy and drama.
August 20, 2021
Simran Hans
Monocle
TOP CRITIC
A film that brashly merges traditional and disorientingly new ways of telling stories, and finds both chaos and wisdom in the chasm between them.
August 16, 2021
Guy Lodge
Film of the Week
TOP CRITIC
The story Bravo tells in Zola about innocence and experience – and who is allowed to have each – makes this slim, runaway road movie something else entirely.
August 16, 2021 | Rating: 5/5
Christina Newland
iNews.co.uk
TOP CRITIC
That rarest of things: a film inspired by new media that deftly acknowledges the platform on which the story originally played out without becoming enslaved by it.
August 8, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
For most of its running time, Zola is as thrilling as any big-budget superhero epic.
May 10, 2022 | Rating: 7/10
Dan Bayer
Next Best Picture
A slick, thoroughly contemporary crime dramedy that also isn’t afraid to get more than a little down and dirty.
April 21, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
James Croot
Stuff.co.nz
Like 2016s Spring Breakers, Zola begins to wear on your nerves as this wild ride goes to some dark places. However, strong performances and an assured director make this much more than Twitter titillation.
March 3, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
James Luxford
City AM
After watching the film, you’ll feel exhausted from its insane rollercoaster ride – a crazy weekend trip to Florida filled with unpredictable characters and bizarro turns, yet a disarming sense of humor about itself.
February 12, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Paige and Keough are both stand-outs with how they handle the dramatic elements and the story’s sense of humor. Even with its blemishes, Zola is wildly entertaining.
February 12, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Jeff Nelson
DVDTalk.com
How could you see Colman Domingo’s performance and not think, “This guy should be nominated for Best Supporting Actor?”
February 9, 2022
Kevin Fallon
The Daily Beast…
Plot
Zola, a Detroit waitress, befriends a customer named Stefani who invites her on a weekend trip to Florida filled with partying and “hoeism,” but the trip quickly turns into a wild and dangerous adventure involving a pimp, gangsters, and unexpected twists and turns.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
“Nicholas Braun and Colman Domingo as their traveling companions” – from the critic review section.
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80%
Saint Maud (2020)
80%RT Audience Score: 64%
Awards & Nominations: 10 wins & 28 nominations total
A brilliantly unsettling blend of body horror and psychological thriller, Saint Maud marks an impressive debut for writer-director Rose Glass
Saint Maud is a horror movie that will make you question your faith, or lack thereof. The film follows the story of a nurse who becomes obsessed with saving the soul of her dying patient. The tension and suspense are palpable, and the director’s choice to limit what we see and hear to the protagonist’s point of view is a stroke of genius. The movie is chilling, moody, and upsetting, but also a tour de force in balancing uncomfortable levels of tension and suspense with deep pathos. It’s one of the most assured horror debuts in recent memory, and a must-watch for fans of the genre. Just don’t watch it alone at night!
Production Company(ies)
Film Nation Entertainment, Nostromo Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment,
Distributor
A24
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for disturbing and violent content, sexual content and language
Year of Release
2021
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 24m
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Language(s):English, Welsh
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Country of origin:United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 29, 2021 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2021
Genre(s)
Horror
Keyword(s)
starring Morfydd Clark, Jennifer Ehle, Lily Fraser, Lily Knight, Marcus Hutton, Turlough Convery, directed by Rose Glass, written by Rose Glass, horror, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Alison Willmore, Aja Romano, Adam Nayman, Brad Newsome, Philip De Semlyen, Michael Phillips, Cody Dericks, Brian Eggert, Christopher Cross, Fernanda Solórzano, Kevin A Ranson, Jeffrey M Anderson, producer Oliver Kassman, Andrea Cornwell, MPAA rating R, faith, madness, salvation, fallen world, hospice nurse, dying patient, obsession, sinister forces, sinful past, body horror, psychological thriller, chilling, unsettling, disturbing, violent content, sexual content, limited release, A24
Worldwide gross: $1,383,868
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,505,104
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,493
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 164,133
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
Jennifer Ehle – Amanda
Lily Fraser – Carol
Lily Knight – Joy
Marcus Hutton – Richard
Turlough Convery – Christian
Director(s)
Rose Glass
Writer(s)
Rose Glass
Producer(s)
Oliver Kassman, Andrea Cornwell
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
10 wins & 28 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (188) | Top Critics (43) | Fresh (174) | Rotten (14)
Disaster seems inevitable, but what makes Saint Maud so nail-bitingly tense is that it’s impossible to guess the form in which it’ll come…
August 11, 2021
Alison Willmore
New York Magazine/Vulture
TOP CRITIC
St. Maud marks a stunning feature film debut for writer-director Rose Glass. Understated yet opulent, measured, and intensely creepy, it’s a tour de force in balancing uncomfortable levels of tension and suspense with deep pathos.
May 20, 2021
Aja Romano
Vox
TOP CRITIC
Glass makes a number of savvy directorial choices throughout Saint Maud, and the sharpest is to limit what we see, hear, and know to her heroine’s point of view.
May 3, 2021
Adam Nayman
The Ringer
TOP CRITIC
Saint Maud registers as more technically accomplished than deeply felt.
March 18, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Brad Newsome
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
I’ve seen Saint Maud twice and each time it found new ways to freak me out. Take the leap of faith.
February 14, 2021 | Rating: 5/5
Philip De Semlyen
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
The steady, screw-tightening accumulation of crises making up “Saint Maud” indicate a fully formed talent behind the camera.
February 13, 2021 | Rating: 3/4
Michael Phillips
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
By hyper-focusing the film on one solitary individual amid a spiritual reckoning, [director Rose] Glass uses a personalized story to comment on humanity’s idea of faith and devotion. It’s chilling, moody, and upsetting.
July 7, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Cody Dericks
Next Best Picture
What I appreciate about Glass’ approach is how she leaves room for interpretation, and no matter which way you see the events as they unfold, they remain unsettling.
February 17, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Chilling in its depiction of religious fanaticism and the lengths one will go to for redemption, Saint Maud is one of the most assured horror debuts in recent memory.
February 15, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Christopher Cross
Tilt Magazine
[One of] the best horror films in recent years… a fable about the danger of inhabiting false realities. [Full review in Spanish]
October 13, 2021
Fernanda Solórzano
Letras Libres
… begins to fall apart in its lack of commitment… Like too many films destined for awards contention… a prime example of needing a denouement that is strikingly absent.
October 3, 2021 | Rating: 2/4
Kevin A. Ranson
MovieCrypt.com
The movie eerily reflects her state of mind with its confident, unwavering tone, teetering just on the edge of realism, drawn toward nightmarish longing.
August 27, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/4
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid…
Plot
There, but for the grace of God, goes Maud, a reclusive young nurse whose impressionable demeanor causes her to pursue a pious path of Christian devotion after an obscure trauma. Now charged with the hospice care of Amanda, a retired dancer ravaged by cancer, Maud’s fervent faith quickly inspires an obsessive conviction that she must save her ward’s soul from eternal damnation – whatever the cost. Making her feature-film debut, writer/director Rose Glass cannily lures the audience into this disturbed psyche, steadily setting up her veritable diary of a country nurse for an unnerving and ultimately shocking trajectory. Morfydd Clark (also at the Festival in The Personal History of David Copperfield) portrays the sanctimonious Maud with an intense stoicism that belies a disquieting vulnerability, as Maud desperately vies for absolution and solidarity from her embittered patient (an enthralling Jennifer Ehle, also at the Festival in Beneath the Blue Suburban Skies). Glass tenderly captures this relationship with an empathetic gaze that first assumes an ethereal, dreamlike atmosphere – but it isn’t long before Maud’s dogmatic candor incites an irreconcilable friction that spirals her mind into a suffocating confluence of creeping doubt and paranoia. As Glass tightens the screws on her misguided martyr, well-placed nods are made to religious horror forerunners like William Friedkin’s The Exorcist, further contributing to the film’s increasingly dread-filled malaise. And when this insidious fever climatically breaks, the consequences are devastating and terrifying in equal measure.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
There is no goofy or funny or odd comment about the film on Fresh Kernels.
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80%
Yes, God, Yes (2020)
80%RT Audience Score: 65%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 1 nomination
Natalia Dyer’s charming performance — and writer-director Karen Maine’s sensitive work — will leave audiences saying Yes, God, Yes to this coming-of-age dramedy
Yes, God, Yes” is a hilarious and heartwarming coming-of-age story that will have you laughing and cringing in equal measure. The film takes on the absurdity of purity culture with satirical wit, while also delivering a sincere and honest portrayal of adolescence and religion. The performances are top-notch, especially Natalia Dyer who shines as the sexually curious Alice. Whether you grew up in a religious household or not, this film is a must-watch for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider trying to navigate their own desires. So grab some popcorn and get ready to say “yes” to this delightful indie gem.
Production Company(ies)
Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Scott Rudin Productions,
Distributor
Vertical Entertainment
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for sexual content and some nudity
Year of Release
2020
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 18m
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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): Jul 24, 2020 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 28, 2020
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Natalia Dyer, Christian Adam, Susan Blackwell, Alisha Boe, Donna Lynne Champlin, Myles Evans, directed by Karen Maine, written by Karen Maine, comedy, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Kate Erbland, Ty Burr, Robbie Collin, Clarisse Loughrey, Keli Williams, Zach Long, Emily Tannenbaum, Ali Shutler, Raquel Stecher, Witney Seibold, Chris Edwards, Alex Bentley, producer Katie Cordeal, Colleen Hammond, MPAA rating R, Catholic, coming-of-age, AOL chat, sexual content, nudity, Karen Maine’s sensitive work, adolescence, religion, purity culture, teen sex comedy, authority figures, Hollywood tropes, veracious character development, small film, outsized rewards, Neptune Frost, 18 1/2, H.P Lovecraft’s Witch House, Stay Prayed Up, 11th Hour Cleaning, Sh*t Saves the World, Final Caller, Girl in the Picture, Hello, Goodbye, Everything in Between, Confessions from the Hart, The Prey: Legend of Karnoctus, The Sea Beast, Moon, 66 Questions, Dreaming Walls: Inside the Chelsea Hotel, Incantation, The Road to Galena, Dangerous Liaisons, Jewel, Warriors on the Field, Fair Play
Worldwide gross: $305
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $348
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 3,162
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 38
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
Christian Adam – Student #1
Susan Blackwell – Gina
Alisha Boe – Nina
Donna Lynne Champlin – Mrs. Veda
Myles Evans – Student #2
Director(s)
Karen Maine
Writer(s)
Karen Maine
Producer(s)
Katie Cordeal, Colleen Hammond
Film Festivals
South by Southwest
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 1 nomination
Academy Awards
All Critics (126) | Top Critics (21) | Fresh (117) | Rotten (9)
“Yes, God, Yes” moves forward in endearing, funny fashion.
February 15, 2021 | Rating: B
Kate Erbland
indieWire
TOP CRITIC
Flatly filmed, drably lit, and sluggishly paced, “Yes, God, Yes” takes a cheeky premise and slowly lets the air out of it.
February 15, 2021 | Rating: 2/4
Ty Burr
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
I was really impressed with this. A small, slight film that gets absolutely to the heart of strangeness…
August 25, 2020
Robbie Collin
Kermode & Mayo’s Film Review
TOP CRITIC
The film serves as an ode to the sexually naive – pioneers in their own pleasure.
August 20, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Clarisse Loughrey
Independent (UK)
TOP CRITIC
An original, charming and honest story on adolescence and religion.
August 3, 2020 | Rating: 3/5
Keli Williams
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
Karen Maine’s script confronts Catholicism’s bare-faced hypocrisy with satirical aplomb.
July 31, 2020 | Rating: 3/5
Zach Long
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
God, I wish I’d seen Yes, God, Yes when I was a teen.
June 23, 2021
Emily Tannenbaum
Glamour
Yes, God, Yes is a gentle, comforting addition to the coming-of-age genre that gives agency back to those who usually struggle without it.
June 17, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Ali Shutler
NME
a gentle coming-of-age story that examines problems with purity culture… equal parts enjoyable and revelatory.
May 27, 2021
Raquel Stecher
Quelle Movies
The onanism-centric story might, in lesser hands, invite titters and embarrassment, but ‘Yes, God, Yes’ is mercifully sweet and downright sensitive.
March 30, 2021
Witney Seibold
Critically Acclaimed Podcast
The film strays into didactic and predictable territory towards the end, and what should feel gratifying falls flat. Still, Yes, God, Yes is smart and honest, avoiding Hollywood tropes and favouring veracious character development.
February 8, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Chris Edwards
One Room With A View
Karen Maine gives a unique twist on a teen sex comedy while also exposing the fact that many authority figures don’t practice what they preach. Consequently, Yes, God, Yes is a small film that winds up delivering outsized rewards.
February 5, 2021
Alex Bentley
CultureMap…
Plot
Yes, God, Yes follows a Catholic girl who finds herself having tempting thoughts after an AOL chat turns unexpectedly racy.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Natalia Dyer’s charming performance is highlighted in the critics consensus.
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80%
Sword of Trust (2019)
80%RT Audience Score: 63%
Awards & Nominations: 4 wins & 4 nominations
Expertly drawn characters and a strong senes of humanity make Sword of Trust an enjoyable — if at times meandering — journey
Sword of Trust is the perfect movie for anyone who loves a good hangout session with some eccentric characters. With unexpected twists and turns, this indie comedy manages to be both funny and thought-provoking. Lynn Shelton’s direction allows the talented cast to shine, and the result is a razor-sharp comedy that’s equal parts improvisational and socially relevant. Whether you’re a fan of Shelton’s work or just looking for a good laugh, Sword of Trust is definitely worth checking out.
Production Company(ies)
American Zoetrope Zoetrope Studios,
Distributor
IFC Films
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language throughout.
Year of Release
2019
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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): Jul 12, 2019 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 22, 2019
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Marc Maron, Jon Bass, Michaela Watkins, Jillian Bell, Toby Huss, Dan Bakkedahl, Lynn Shelton, Michael Patrick O’Brien,
Worldwide gross: $323,369
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $373,638
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,810
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 40,746
US/Canada gross: $322,421
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $372,543
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,407
US/Canada opening weekend: $19,332
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $22,337
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,473
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
Jon Bass – Nathaniel
Michaela Watkins – Mary
Jillian Bell – Cynthia
Toby Huss – Hog Jaws
Dan Bakkedahl – Kingpin
Lynn Shelton – Director, Writer
Michael Patrick O’Brien – Writer
Ted Speaker – Producer
Director(s)
Lynn Shelton
Writer(s)
Lynn Shelton, Michael Patrick O’Brien
Producer(s)
Ted Speaker, Lynn Shelton
Film Festivals
South by Southwest
Awards & Nominations
4 wins & 4 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (101) | Top Critics (28) | Fresh (95) | Rotten (6)
Poised between Christopher Guest and Mike Leigh, Lynn Shelton lets talented performers develop their characters, and it grounds the heightened premise to keep us in their side.
October 13, 2021
Nell Minow
AWFJ Women on Film
TOP CRITIC
This is a hangout movie — and I like hanging out with these people.
October 2, 2019
Amy Nicholson
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
For a comedy about an old weapon with a dulled blade, Sword of Truth is razor sharp in just about every way.
August 1, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
Steve Davis
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
It’s equal parts spry, improvisational comedy and salient social commentary.
July 26, 2019
Kathleen Sachs
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Even when Maron is playing someone who is the saddest and most cynical person in the room (and maybe the whole town), he is a brilliant reactor who delivers pithy comebacks and wry observations with pitch-perfect timing.
July 19, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4
Richard Roeper
Chicago Sun-Times
TOP CRITIC
A smart, politically barbed comedy about truthiness and consequences.
July 19, 2019
Justin Chang
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
…one of the best Trump-era movies designed specifically to address the complicated feeling of loving someone who held beliefs you didn’t agree with, as well as an astute examination of the grift and how even hucksters can get played by the right hand.
June 15, 2022
Cory Woodroof
615 Film
a perfectly formed, drily witty, indie comedy that uses an outrageous situation to highlight some essential truths – and necessary falsehoods – about how we live with and love each other.
January 3, 2022
Travis Johnson
sbs.com.au
With unexpected twists and eccentric characters, the film answers [its] question in ways that are both funny and thought-provoking…
October 13, 2021
Betsy Bozdech
AWFJ Women on Film
Lynn Shelton’s latest presents the tiniest slice of modern American life wrapped up in a bow of financial desperation, revisionist history, and Internet paranoia.
October 13, 2021
MaryAnn Johanson
AWFJ Women on Film
If you are a fan of Lynn Shelton’s reliably entertaining, indie movies, you owe it to yourself to see Sword of Trust.
October 13, 2021
Loren King
AWFJ Women on Film
Sword of Trust is a thoroughly entertaining, beautifully-crafted film helmed by a formidable female filmmaker.
October 13, 2021
Jennifer Merin
AWFJ Women on Film…
Plot
A pawnshop owner and his employee team up with a couple to sell a Civil War-era sword, but when conspiracy theorists become interested in the relic’s supposed proof that the South won the war, chaos ensues in Sword of Trust.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Marc Maron’s performance as the cantankerous pawnshop owner is a standout in Sword of Trust.
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80%
Dumbo (1941)
80%RT Audience Score: 70%
Awards & Nominations: 3 wins & 13 nominations
Dumbo packs plenty of story into its brief runtime, along with all the warm animation and wonderful music you’d expect from a Disney classic
Dumbo is the perfect movie to watch when you’re feeling down and need a good cry. But don’t worry, there are also plenty of laughs to be had, especially during the trippy pink elephant scene. And let’s not forget about the heartwarming friendship between Dumbo and Timothy Q. Mouse. Overall, it’s a classic Disney film that will never go out of style.
Production Company(ies)
K T F Films,
Distributor
RKO Radio Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Cardington, Bedfordshire, England, UK
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for peril/action, some thematic elements, and brief mild language
Year of Release
2019
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Atmos Auro 11.1 Dolby Digital Dolby Surround 7.1
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 4m
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Language(s):English, French
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 23, 1941 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 20, 2011
Genre(s)
Fantasy
Keyword(s)
starring Herman Bing, Billy Bletcher, Edward Brophy, Jim Carmichael, Cliff Edwards, Verna Felton, directed by Ben Sharpsteen, produced by Walt Disney, written by Joe Grant, Dick Huemer, G, Fantasy, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Jake Wilson, Rob Humanick, Nell Minow, Dave Kehr, Siegfried Kracauer, Mike Massie, Rachel Wagner, Matt Brunson, Josh Larsen, MPAA rating, Disney classic, circus, elephant, Dumbo, Timothy Q Mouse, flying, animation, music, RKO Radio Pictures, Stereo, Herman Bing as The Ringmaster, Billy Bletcher as Clown, Edward Brophy as Timothy Q Mouse, Jim Carmichael as Dopey Crow, Cliff Edwards as Jim Crow, Verna Felton as The Elephant Matriarch, Mrs Jumbo
Worldwide gross: $353,284,621
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $408,204,319
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 376
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 44,515,193
US/Canada gross: $114,766,307
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $132,607,250
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 572
US/Canada opening weekend: $45,990,748
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $53,140,219
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 207
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $170,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $196,427,272
Production budget ranking: 124
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $105,776,086
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $106,000,962
ROI to date (est.): 35%
ROI ranking: 1,218
Billy Bletcher – Clown – Voice
Edward Brophy – Timothy Q. Mouse – Voice
Jim Carmichael – Dopey Crow – Voice
Cliff Edwards – Jim Crow – Voice
Verna Felton – The Elephant Matriarch, Mrs. Jumbo – Voice
Director(s)
Ben Sharpsteen
Writer(s)
Joe Grant, Dick Huemer
Producer(s)
Walt Disney
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
3 wins & 13 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (43) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (42) | Rotten (1)
Though the character’s eventual comic triumph is never in doubt, there are traumatic moments along the way, including an extraordinary, nightmarish drunk sequence that suggests the animators had early access to LSD.
September 15, 2018
Jake Wilson
The Age (Australia)
TOP CRITIC
Perfection, thy name is Dumbo.
September 21, 2011 | Rating: 4/4
Rob Humanick
Slant Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Disney classic will still make you cry!
December 22, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
It’s one of Disney’s most charming and perfectly proportioned films, uninflated by the cultural pretensions Uncle Walt was fond of slipping in.
September 2, 2008
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
There’s a pleasant little story, plenty of pathos mixed with the large doses of humor, a number of appealing new animal characters, lots of good music, and the usual Disney skillfulness in technique.
August 28, 2008
Variety Staff
Variety
TOP CRITIC
Viewed in isolation, Dumbo feels like a practice feature film from animators whose only previous experience was short subjects.
June 7, 2006 | Rating: C+
Steven D. Greydanus
Decent Films
TOP CRITIC
Dumbo [is] a charming picture filled with marvelously conceived episodes. Despite this, Disney continues in it a development the problematic nature of which has grown more and more apparent since Snow-White.
November 23, 2020
Siegfried Kracauer
The Nation
The first half of the film barely contains any dialogue, as Dumbo grows up without any need for conversation – he actually never speaks throughout the film.
August 5, 2020 | Rating: 7/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
I love stories about friendship and Dumbo certainly gives us a great one.
May 9, 2019 | Rating: A
Rachel Wagner
rachelsreviews.net
The imagination that went into conceptualizing each segment is astounding, with the drunken “pink elephants” sequence a particular highlight.
March 28, 2019 | Rating: 4/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
…most interested in capturing the shadings and sounds of sadness.
March 3, 2019 | Rating: 3/4
Josh Larsen
LarsenOnFilm
A Disney animation classic for all ages and all times.
July 31, 2013 | Rating: A
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews…
Plot
Holt was once a circus star until he went off to war and returned terribly altered. Circus owner Max Medici hires him to take care of Dumbo, a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him the laughingstock of the struggling circus troupe. But when Holt’s children discover that Dumbo can fly, silver-tongued entrepreneur V.A. Vandevere and aerial artist Colette Marchant swoop in to make the little elephant a star.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels doesn’t say anything goofy or funny about Dumbo, but it does mention the voice actors in the cast, including Herman Bing as The Ringmaster and Verna Felton as The Elephant Matriarch, Mrs. Jumbo.
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