10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
87%RT Audience Score: 79%
Awards & Nominations: 16 wins & 48 nominations
Smart, solidly crafted, and palpably tense, 10 Cloverfield Lane makes the most of its confined setting and outstanding cast — and suggests a new frontier for franchise filmmaking
10 Cloverfield Lane is a must-see thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. John Goodman’s performance as the affable yet menacing Howard is a standout, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead matches him note for note. The twists and turns will keep you guessing until the very end, and the sounds will make you squirm as much as the visuals. It’s a refreshing take on a familiar concept, and a spellbinding treat that you won’t want to end.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Home Place Plantation – State Highway 18, Hahnville, Louisiana, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for thematic material including frightening sequences of threat with some violence, and brief language
Year of Release
2016
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos Datasat Dolby Surround 7.1 SDDS
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 43m
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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): Mar 11, 2016 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 14, 2016
Genre(s)
Mystery & thriller
Keyword(s)
starring John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr., directed by Dan Trachtenberg, written by Josh Campbell, Matthew Stuecken, Damien Chazelle, Mystery & thriller, PG-13, box office gross $72.1M, reviewed by Candice Frederick, Nigel Andrews, Sara Michelle Fetters, Roxana Hadadi, Max Weiss, Udita Jhunjhunwala, Cory Woodroof, Brian Eggert, Therese Lacson, Olly Richards, Emma Wolfe, Jordy Sirkin, produced by J.J Abrams, Lindsey Weber, Paramount Pictures, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, Datasat, Scope (2.35:1), confined setting, underground bunker, chemical attack, air unbreathable, controlling, menacing nature, escape, truth about the outside world, tightrope-walking, ex Navy conspiracy theorist, twists and turns, ambiguity
Worldwide gross: $110,216,998
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $135,842,292
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 883
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 14,813,772
US/Canada gross: $72,082,998
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $88,842,192
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 807
US/Canada opening weekend: $24,727,437
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $30,476,531
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 449
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $15,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $18,487,478
Production budget ranking: 1,405
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $9,955,507
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $107,399,306
ROI to date (est.): 378%
ROI ranking: 358
Mary Elizabeth Winstead – Michelle
John Gallagher Jr. – Emmett
Douglas M. Griffin – Driver
Suzanne Cryer – Woman
Bradley Cooper – Ben (Voice)
Director(s)
Dan Trachtenberg
Writer(s)
Josh Campbell, Matthew Stuecken, Damien Chazelle
Producer(s)
J.J. Abrams, Lindsey Weber
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
16 wins & 48 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (316) | Top Critics (71) | Fresh (285) | Rotten (31)
It’s well acted, nuanced, and surprisingly effective. A definite must-see thriller.
March 21, 2017 | Rating: B+
Candice Frederick
Reel Talk Online
TOP CRITIC
It works best whenever Goodman swaggers into frame, a slack-jawed psycho with a cuddly side.
December 28, 2016 | Rating: 3/5
Nigel Andrews
Financial Times
TOP CRITIC
10 Cloverfield Lane might not be a true sequel to Cloverfield, but that doesn’t make it any less magnificent, watching it a spellbinding treat I simply did not want to see come to an end.
August 15, 2016 | Rating: 4/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
Set in the same universe as the 2008 monster-focused blockbuster, 10 Cloverfield Lane focuses tightly on a trio of survivors, with solid fear and tension.
August 2, 2016 | Rating: 3/5
Roxana Hadadi
Chesapeake Family Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Both Winstead and Gallagher Jr. are great as the young bomb shelter roomies, but it’s Goodman’s film. He’s a Stephen King-style character — affable and menacing, with both a cheery bonhomie and a hair-trigger temper.
June 13, 2016 | Rating: 3/4
Max Weiss
Baltimore Magazine
TOP CRITIC
John Goodman brings his A-game to the part of the tightrope-walking Howard who is at times kind and gentle and at others unhinged and cuckoo. Mary Elizabeth Winstead matches him note for note.
May 2, 2016
Udita Jhunjhunwala
Scroll.in
TOP CRITIC
This is one of the best films of the last 10-20 years, just like Cloverfield was. One day I hope the grander film community will get there. These deserve to be up there with all the great sci-fi/horror films. They’re just about perfect.
July 6, 2022
Cory Woodroof
615 Film
With interesting characters, a stellar cast, terrifying revelations, and top-notch filmmaking in every respect, 10 Cloverfield Lane is a smart and effective thriller that would make Hitchcock proud.
April 18, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
It is a refreshing take on a familiar concept, with twists and turns that (…) keep your attention with white-knuckled intensity.
October 9, 2021 | Rating: 5/5
Therese Lacson
Nerdophiles
The sounds will make you squirm as much as the visuals in this terrifying thriller.
June 8, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Olly Richards
NME
Michelle was really clever, and I really enjoyed her character.
May 7, 2021 | Rating: 7.5/10
Emma Wolfe
SpookyAstronauts
The film is a suspenseful, thrilling experience that is totally unexpected and filled with twists.
January 2, 2021
Jordy Sirkin
Jordy Reviews It…
Plot
After getting in a car accident, Michelle awakens to find herself in a mysterious bunker with two men named Howard and Emmett. Howard offers her a pair of crutches to help her remain mobile with her leg injury sustained from the car crash and tells her to “get good on those” before leaving the bunker. She has been given the information that there has been an alien attack and the outside world is poisoned. However, Howard and Emmett’s intentions soon become questionable and Michelle is faced with a question: Is it better in here or out there?
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
John Goodman’s performance as Howard provides an incredible amount of tension and anxiety throughout the events of 10 Cloverfield Lane, making for a tightly wound thriller film.
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Aferim! (2016)
87%RT Audience Score: 75%
Awards & Nominations: 23 wins & 8 nominations
Smart, visually arresting, and scathingly funny, Aferim! depicts a world that many American filmgoers have never seen — but will still, in many respects, find utterly familiar
Aferim! is a hilarious and eye-opening film that takes a look at the enslavement of the Roma people in 19th-century Romania. Shot in black and white, the film feels like an ancient newsreel, but with a modern twist. The witty and sharp humor cuts like a knife, making it a perfect reflection of the film’s title – Attaboy! The characters are eccentric and absurd, but ultimately the film is a brutal portrait of late-Feudal Europe. It’s a must-watch for anyone who loves a good historical comedy with a touch of misanthropy.
Production Company(ies)
Altavista Films, Zeta Film
Distributor
Big World Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Macin Mountains, Tulcea County, Romania
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
2016
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Color:Color
Black and White -
Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 45m
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Language(s):Romanian, Turkish, Romany
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Country of origin:Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Romania
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 22, 2016 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 14, 2017
Genre(s)
Western/Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Teo Corban, Mihai Comanoiu, Toma Cuzin, Alexandru Dabija, Luminita Gheorghiu, Victor Rebengiuc, directed by Radu Jude, written by Radu Jude, Florin Lazarescu, Western, Comedy, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Peter Keough, Leah Pickett, Tom Long, Soren Andersen, Bill Goodykoontz, Stephanie Merry, Scott Nye, Nicholas Bell, Steve Erickson, Armond White, Marius Panduru, Dolby Digital, produced by Ada Solomon, MPAA rating, slavery, Romania, adventure, racism, sexism, black and white, wide-angle long shots, theatrical approach, 19th-century, Big World Pictures
Worldwide gross: $350,110
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $431,510
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,775
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 47,057
US/Canada gross: $108,110
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $133,245
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,619
US/Canada opening weekend: $15,892
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $19,587
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,520
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): 1250000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $1,540,623
Production budget ranking: 2,054
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $829,626
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$1,938,739
ROI to date (est.): -82%
ROI ranking: 1,900
Mihai Comanoiu – Ionita
Toma Cuzin – Carfin Pandolean
Alexandru Dabija – Iordache Cindescu
Luminita Gheorghiu
Victor Rebengiuc
Director(s)
Radu Jude
Writer(s)
Radu Jude, Florin Lazarescu
Producer(s)
Ada Solomon
Film Festivals
Berlin
Awards & Nominations
23 wins & 8 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (42) | Top Critics (26) | Fresh (41) | Rotten (1)
The tone is Rabelaisian and earthily comic in the minimalist, picturesque squalor of the settings.
June 7, 2016 | Rating: 3.5/4
Peter Keough
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
With a title that translates roughly as Attaboy!, this engaging and percipient period comedy focuses on the enslavement of the Roma people in 19th-century Romania.
May 26, 2016
Leah Pickett
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Somehow director Radu Jude’s decision to film in black-and-white only heightens that sense of reality: It’s as if the film is some ancient newsreel.
March 28, 2016 | Rating: B
Tom Long
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
Shot in stark black and white, the picture’s sense of place and time is strong – pungently so.
March 24, 2016 | Rating: 3/4
Soren Andersen
Seattle Times
TOP CRITIC
It’s a tough world out there, and Costandin has found a way to survive in it. It’s not always pretty, but in “Aferim!” it’s never less than interesting.
February 25, 2016 | Rating: 4/5
Bill Goodykoontz
Arizona Republic
TOP CRITIC
Shot in black and white with fade-out transitions, the movie harks back to classic westerns. But it’s also distinctly modern.
February 11, 2016 | Rating: 3/4
Stephanie Merry
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
As such, the title – at once jolly and sharply condemning – is a perfect reflection of the tone of the film, which uses its sharp wit and laughs like a knife.
January 7, 2021
Scott Nye
Battleship Pretension
Eccentric, absurd, and ultimately a brutal portrait of late-Feudal Europe, Aferim! is a deservingly lauded calling card for Radu Jude in his increasingly formidable filmography.
September 30, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Nicholas Bell
IONCINEMA.com
Yet another film about how superior we are to those awful racists from the 19th-century.
June 28, 2016
Steve Erickson
Brooklyn Magazine
Aferim! is the opposite of a cultural celebration. It uses startling, hilarious misanthropy to portray Eastern Europe’s immoral legacy – a hapless, dissolute, pusillanimous culture that has bequeathed the region a cynical present.
June 27, 2016
Armond White
National Review
Although he’s taking on a complex historical time…Radu Jude has made a very entertaining film…Marius Panduru, shooting long takes in b&w 35mm, achieves the illusion of a mittel-European Western rediscovered decades after its release.
May 31, 2016 | Rating: B+
Laura Clifford
Reeling Reviews
Jude keeps his camera at judicious distance, but its grit sets it apart from the stern minimalism of most contemporary Romanian filmmaking.
May 25, 2016
Ray Pride
Newcity…
Plot
A local policeman is hired to find a runaway slave, leading to a journey full of adventures in the smart, visually arresting, and scathingly funny Western/Comedy, Aferim!.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
No goofy or funny or odd comments were found in the Fresh Kernels database for Aferim!
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99 Homes (2015)
87%RT Audience Score: 78%
Awards & Nominations: 12 wins & 24 nominations
Fueled by powerful acting and a taut, patiently constructed narrative, 99 Homes is a modern economic parable whose righteous fury is matched by its intelligence and compassion
If you’re looking for a movie that will make you feel grateful for your own home, 99 Homes is the one for you. Michael Shannon’s performance as a ruthless real estate broker will make you want to hug your walls and never let go. But don’t worry, Andrew Garfield’s character will remind you that there are still good people in the world. Just be prepared for a gut-wrenching eviction scene that will leave you reaching for the tissues. Overall, 99 Homes is a well-made film that will make you think twice about the American economy.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Broad Green Pictures
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language including some sexual references, and a brief violent image
Year of Release
2015
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 50m
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Language(s):English, Spanish
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 9, 2015 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 9, 2016
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Andrew Garfield, Michael Shannon, Laura Dern, Tim Guinee, Noah Lomax, Clancy Brown, directed by Ramin Bahrani, written by Ramin Bahrani, Amir Naderi, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Max Weiss, Alissa Wilkinson, Paul Byrnes, David Stratton, Richard Brody, Matthew Lickona, Michael Shannon, Brian Eggert, Richard Crouse, Leo Brady, Michael J Casey, Mike Massie, Nicholas Bell, R-rated, Ashok Amritraj, Kevin Turen, Justin Nappi, Dolby Digital, eviction, foreclosure, real estate, housing crisis, economic parable, family, desperation, morality play, American economy, construction worker, ruthless real-estate broker, eviction scene, scam, victim, government, morality, greed, desperation, atonement, family drama, Wall Street, The Big Short, independent film
Worldwide gross: $1,828,232
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $2,282,124
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,377
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 248,869
US/Canada gross: $1,411,927
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,762,464
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,066
US/Canada opening weekend: $32,253
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $40,260
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,271
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $8,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $9,986,147
Production budget ranking: 1,680
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $5,377,540
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$13,081,563
ROI to date (est.): -85%
ROI ranking: 1,926
Michael Shannon – Rick Carver
Laura Dern – Lynn Nash
Tim Guinee – Frank Green
Noah Lomax – Connor Nash
Clancy Brown – Mr. Freeman
Director – Ramin Bahrani
Producers – Ashok Amritraj, Ramin Bahrani, Kevin Turen, Justin Nappi
Writers – Ramin Bahrani, Amir Naderi
Director(s)
Ramin Bahrani
Writer(s)
Ramin Bahrani, Amir Naderi
Producer(s)
Ashok Amritraj, Ramin Bahrani, Kevin Turen, Justin Nappi
Film Festivals
Sundance, Venice, Telluride, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
12 wins & 24 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (160) | Top Critics (57) | Fresh (148) | Rotten (12)
99 Homes is worth seeing, especially for the urgent, raw work by both the actors and Bahrani, and for what it says about the American economy.
June 12, 2016 | Rating: 3/4
Max Weiss
Baltimore Magazine
TOP CRITIC
99 Homes is very good at showing that the housing crisis is not a problem that belongs to one person.
April 13, 2016 | Rating: 4/4
Alissa Wilkinson
Christianity Today
TOP CRITIC
The rackets and scams it exposes are all real, the result of extensive research. It’s a gripping thriller with good guys and bad guys, but everyone in it is a victim, including Rick Carver. Bahrani’s achievement in this film is breathtaking.
November 19, 2015 | Rating: 4.5/5
Paul Byrnes
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
Bahrani’s most accomplished film to date.
November 13, 2015 | Rating: 4/5
David Stratton
The Australian
TOP CRITIC
A simplistic but stirring morality play centered on the pressure point of the savings-and-loan crisis.
October 8, 2015
Richard Brody
New Yorker
TOP CRITIC
[Garfield] the protege is the film’s first weak point: his avowed decency – he loves his simple mom and moppety son! – is a flimsy thing, and its quick collapse leaves our hero both pathetic and despicable.
October 8, 2015 | Rating: 1/5
Matthew Lickona
San Diego Reader
TOP CRITIC
99 Homes really belongs to Shannon, offering a portrait of a man who has long since stopped asking about the ethical implications of his actions and, only after a few drinks, hints that he laments having to wear a concealed weapon.
May 12, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Features a gut wrenching eviction scene that establishes the tone for the rest of the film. It’s the stuff they don’t show you on reality flip shows, the personal, tragic side of foreclosure.
March 4, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/5
Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse
99 Homes is not just a well-made film, it’s a film that should shake the very foundation of the subject it deals with.
January 31, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/4
Leo Brady
AMovieGuy.com
There are contrivances to Bahrani’s plotting, but they all manage to build in a satisfactory manner. The main goal here is to watch a man become what he hates: not out of want, but out of necessity.
January 21, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Michael J. Casey
Michael J. Cinema
Shannon is superb at being contemptible and intense, tossing about vein-popping speeches that attempt to justify his immoral and regularly illegal approach to making money.
December 4, 2020 | Rating: 5/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
Bahrani’s most effective film to date, 99 Homes features a particularly vibrant Michael Shannon engaged in a modern perversion of American greed.
October 13, 2020 | Rating: 3/5
Nicholas Bell
IONCINEMA.com…
Plot
Around the world everyone knows that honest hard work gets you nowhere. In sunny Orlando, Florida, construction worker Dennis Nash learns this the hard way when he is evicted from his home by a charismatic, gun-toting real-estate broker, Rick Carver. Humiliated and homeless, Nash has no choice but to move his mom and nine-year old son into a shabby, dangerous motel. All is lost. Until an unexpected opportunity arises for Nash to strike a deal with the devil – he begins working for Carver in a desperate attempt to get his home back. Carver seduces Nash into a risky world of scamming and stealing from the banks and the government; he teaches Nash how the rich get richer. Living a double life, Nash hides his new boss and job from his family. He rises fast and makes real money; he dreams bigger. But there is a cost. On Carver’s orders, Nash must evict honest families from their homes – just as it happened to him. Nash’s conscience starts tearing him apart… but his son needs a home. In a dramatic high stakes climax, with a 1,000 home deal on the line, Nash will have to choose between destroying an honest man for the ultimate win or risking it all by going against Carver and finding redemption.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Michael Shannon’s performance as Rick Carver is “unbelievably poignant” and “incredibly intelligent.”
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Theeb (2015)
87%RT Audience Score: 75%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
10 wins & 17 nominations total
Led by an outstanding performance from Jacir Eid Al-Hwietat in the title role, Theeb is a startlingly assured first effort from director/co-writer Naji Abu Nowar
Theeb is like a Middle Eastern version of a classic western, complete with a young hero coming of age and facing danger in the wild desert. But instead of cowboys and Indians, we have Arab bedouins and colonialism. The stunning setting of Wadi Rum is like a character in itself, and the nonprofessional cast delivers convincing performances, especially Jacir Eid as the titular character. Director Naji Abu Nowar’s debut feature is a refreshing take on the genre, and a powerful metaphor for self-determination in the Middle East.
Production Company(ies)
Universal International Pictures,,
Distributor
Film Movement
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Wadi Rum, Jordan
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
2015
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Stereo
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 40m
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Language(s):Arabic, English, Turkish
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Country of origin:United States, Jordan, United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 6, 2015 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 17, 2016
Genre(s)
Adventure/Drama
Keyword(s)
Adventure, Drama, Bedouin tribe, Ottoman Empire, British officer, coming of age, Naji Abu Nowar, Bassel Ghandour, Rupert Lloyd, Laith Majali, Nasser Kalaj, directed by Naji Abu Nowar, written by Naji Abu Nowar, Bassel Ghandour, starring Jacir Eid Al-Hwietat, Jack Fox, produced by Bassel Ghandour, reviewed by Alex Shephard, Kevin P Sullivan, Bill Goodykoontz, Fred Camper, Ty Burr, Marc Savlov, Roger Moore, C.J Prince, Ernesto Diezmartinez, James Plath, Tom Birchenough, Adventure, Drama, Arabic, Film Movement, $277.6K, MPAA rating, box office performance, budget, producer names, critic names, writer names, director names, actor names
Worldwide gross: $768,449
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $959,231
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,606
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 104,605
US/Canada gross: $283,024
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $353,290
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,420
US/Canada opening weekend: $9,181
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $11,460
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,675
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
Jack Fox – Edward
Naji Abu Nowar – Director, Screenwriter
Bassel Ghandour – Screenwriter, Producer
Laith Majali – Producer
Nasser Kalaj – Producer
Rupert Lloyd – Producer
Director(s)
Naji Abu Nowar
Writer(s)
Naji Abu Nowar, Bassel Ghandour
Producer(s)
Bassel Ghandour, Laith Majali, Nasser Kalaj, Rupert Lloyd
Film Festivals
Berlin, Venice, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
10 wins & 17 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (72) | Top Critics (28) | Fresh (70) | Rotten (2)
An inversion of Lawrence of Arabia — a film told from the perspective of Arab bedouins rather than colonial adventurers, a scrappy coming of age story rather than a grand tale of epic, colonial ambitions.
February 22, 2016
Alex Shephard
The New Republic
TOP CRITIC
The effectiveness of the story hinges largely on Al-Hwietat, whose performance is both convincing wide-eyed and complex.
February 20, 2016 | Rating: B+
Kevin P. Sullivan
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
The burden rests on Eid’s shoulders, and he more than carries it. He’s a natural, showing us Theeb’s curiosity, loyalty and ingenuity while still retaining the innocence of a boy who has been sheltered from the world outside the desert.
January 14, 2016 | Rating: 4/5
Bill Goodykoontz
Arizona Republic
TOP CRITIC
First-time director Naji Abu Nowar rehearsed his largely nonprofessional cast for almost a year before shooting began, and as the title character, Jacir Eid beautifully conveys a mix of emotions, from wonder to fear to determination.
December 10, 2015
Fred Camper
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
The further this strikingly assured debut feature by the British-born director Naji Abu Nowar goes along, the more it seems a metaphor for fierce self-determination – an origin story for Middle Eastern discontents.
December 3, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/4
Ty Burr
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
Viewed from the perspective of this young Bedouin, Theeb presages both the treacherous partitioning of Arab lands at the end of the Great War, as well as all the terrible echoes of the colonialism that continue to plague us today.
December 3, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/5
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
For all its beauty, the stark simplicity of this folk tale with firearms mean it offers few real surprises.
May 8, 2020 | Rating: 3/4
Roger Moore
Movie Nation
Theeb is a mature, well-realized effort that brings to mind some of Hollywood’s old westerns and epics
June 6, 2019
C.J. Prince
Way Too Indie
Nowar makes good use of the Wolfgang Thaler’s experienced camera and the open canvas reminds us of the classic western…
April 10, 2018 | Rating: 2.5/4
Ernesto Diezmartinez
Cine Vértigo
Nowar uses the Wadi Rum setting in much the same way as American director John Ford used Monument Valley: as an iconic symbol, but also as such a dominant presence that it takes on the importance of character . . . .
January 16, 2018 | Rating: A-
James Plath
Family Home Theater
The epic and the intimate combine impressively in Jordanian director Naji Abu Nowar’s debut feature Theeb.
November 21, 2017 | Rating: 4/5
Tom Birchenough
The Arts Desk
Part of what makes Theeb such a breath of fresh air is that it narrows its focus, examining a group of individuals (and one in particular) rather than getting stuck in well-meaning liberal “typicality.”
November 21, 2017
Michael Sicinski
Cinema Scope…
Plot
In the Ottoman province of Hijaz during World War I, a young Bedouin boy experiences a greatly hastened coming-of-age as he embarks on a perilous desert journey to guide a British officer to his secret destination.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Theeb features non-professional Bedouin actors who deliver assured performances.
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Hitchcock/Truffaut (2015)
87%RT Audience Score: 76%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win & 1 nomination
Essential viewing for cineastes while still offering rich rewards for neophytes, Hitchcock/Truffaut offers an affectionate — and well-crafted — tribute to a legend
If you’re a fan of Hitchcock or Truffaut, or just a lover of cinema in general, then “Hitchcock/Truffaut” is a must-watch. It’s like getting a behind-the-scenes look at two of the greatest minds in film history, and seeing how they influenced each other. Plus, it’s filled with clips from some of the most iconic movies ever made, so you’ll definitely want to add a few to your watchlist after seeing this documentary. And if you’re not a fan of either director? Well, you might find it a bit confusing, but hey, it’s never too late to start appreciating the classics.
Production Company(ies)
Fox 2000 Pictures, New Regency Productions, Linson Films,
Distributor
Cohen Media Group
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
New York City, New York, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for suggestive material and violent images
Year of Release
2016
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Color:Color
Black and White -
Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.78 : 1
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Runtime:1h 20m
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Language(s):English, French, Japanese
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 2, 2015 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 20, 2016
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
Hitchcock/Truffaut, documentary, Alfred Hitchcock, François Truffaut, Martin Scorsese, David Fincher, Wes Anderson, Paul Schrader, Arnaud Desplechin, James Gray, Olivier Assayas, directed by Kent Jones, written by Kent Jones and Serge Toubiana, produced by Olivier Mille and Charles S Cohen, reviewed by Tina Hassannia, David Sims, Robert Lloyd, Nancy DeWolf Smith, PG-13, violent images, suggestive material, legacy, book, clips, photos, sound, filmmakers, Hollywood, cinema, art, suspense, catholic roots, sexual undertones, silent film, talkies, dreamlike quality, god’s eye camera angles, Vertigo, Psycho, box office, gross USA, Cohen Media Group
Worldwide gross: $386,471
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $476,325
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,747
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 51,944
US/Canada gross: $260,430
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $320,980
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,439
US/Canada opening weekend: $28,178
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $34,729
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,329
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
Olivier Assayas – Self
Paul Schrader – Self
Arnaud Desplechin – Self
David Fincher – Self
James Gray – Self
Director(s)
Kent Jones
Writer(s)
Kent Jones, Serge Toubiana
Producer(s)
Olivier Mille, Charles S. Cohen
Film Festivals
Cannes, Telluride, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
1 win & 1 nomination
Academy Awards
All Critics (119) | Top Critics (44) | Fresh (114) | Rotten (5)
Despite its historical subject, “Hitchcock/Truffaut” adeptly proves the timelessness of cinema.
August 25, 2016
Tina Hassannia
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Jones has laid enough of a foundation on Hitchcock’s style that viewers can watch one of cinema’s most famous moments with fresh eyes.
August 12, 2016
David Sims
The Atlantic
TOP CRITIC
It brings the pages to life with clips and photos and the sound of the directors talking seriously and less seriously.
August 9, 2016
Robert Lloyd
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Pretension is always with us, but the documentary’s main effect will surely be to make you want to see Hitchcock’s films (including the marvel that is Marnie) all over again.
August 8, 2016
Nancy DeWolf Smith
Wall Street Journal
TOP CRITIC
It is filled with revelations and also, of course, filled with excerpts from some of the greatest films ever made.
July 29, 2016 | Rating: 4/5
David Stratton
The Australian
TOP CRITIC
Cinema is a discussion, a process of learning from one filmmaker and teaching to the next, and in that wonderful way, ‘Hitchcock/Truffaut’ isn’t just about that book. It is that book.
May 3, 2016
Jason Bailey
Flavorwire
TOP CRITIC
The result is an engaging, insightful documentary that is the perfect visual partner to a truly essential book.
September 29, 2021
Nikki Baughan
AWFJ Women on Film
I wish Jones spent a little more time on Truffaut’s filmography where we can see Hitchcock’s influence. But still, hugely entertaining and informative, the film is a required viewing for any serious cinephiles.
July 17, 2020
Dustin Chang
ScreenAnarchy
The movie is good for those who know the cine of both filmmakers, but it will turn out to be a bit disconcerting to those who do not know anything about them. [Full Review in Spanish]
August 27, 2019
Chus Pérez Girón
Espinof
It’s an engaging and loving look at the nuts and bolts of Hitchcock’s work.
August 2, 2019
Michael J. Casey
Boulder Weekly
Hitchcock/Truffaut is a gentle but revealing documentary…
April 10, 2019 | Rating: 3/5
Tori Brazier
One Room With A View
In the end we remember the friendship that united Truffaut and Hitchcock, the communication they continued to have over the years. [Full review in Spanish]
December 12, 2017 | Rating: 8/10
Hugo Hernández Valdivia
Cinexcepción…
Plot
In 1962 Hitchcock and Truffaut locked themselves away in Hollywood for a week to excavate the secrets behind the mise-en-scène in cinema. Based on the original recordings of this meeting-used to produce the mythical book Hitchcock/Truffaut-this film illustrates the greatest cinema lesson of all time and plummets us into the world of the creator of Psycho, The Birds, and Vertigo. Hitchcock’s incredibly modern art is elucidated and explained by today’s leading filmmakers: Martin Scorsese, David Fincher, Arnaud Desplechin, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Wes Anderson, James Gray, Olivier Assayas, Richard Linklater, Peter Bogdanovich and Paul Schrader.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The documentary features commentary from acclaimed filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson, and David Fincher.
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Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015)
87%RT Audience Score: 77%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 2 nominations
Respectful without veering into hagiography and inquisitive without being intrusive, Janis: Little Girl Blue offers an insightful glimpse into the life of a rock ‘n’ roll legend
Janis: Little Girl Blue is a rockin’ good time that will have you tapping your feet and singing along to the iconic tunes of Janis Joplin. Amy Berg’s documentary is a heartfelt tribute to the legendary singer, showcasing her incredible talent and the struggles she faced throughout her life. With a mix of archive footage and interviews with friends and family, this film is a must-see for any music lover. So grab your bell-bottoms and get ready to be transported back to the groovy 60s and 70s with Janis: Little Girl Blue.
Production Company(ies)
Walt Disney Pictures, Lin Pictures, Rideback
Distributor
FilmRise
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
TV-MA
Year of Release
2015
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.78 : 1
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Runtime:1h 43m
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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 27, 2015 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 10, 2016
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
Janis Joplin, documentary, Amy Berg, Alex Gibney, Jeff Jampol, Katherine LeBlond, Cat Power, music, rock ‘n’ roll, singer-songwriter, alcohol addiction, heroin addiction, archival footage, interviews, box office, FilmRise, MPAA rating, reviewed by Ed Bark, Robert Lloyd, John Doyle, Verne Gay, Mark Kermode, Brad Wheeler, Jennifer Merin, Nikki Baughan, Pam Grady, David Walsh, Michael J Casey, Anthony L, John B, Venus in Fur, Any Day Now, Clash, Dumplin’, The Grizzlies, directed by Amy Berg, written by Amy Berg, produced by Alex Gibney, produced by Amy Berg, produced by Jeff Jampol
Worldwide gross: $1,683,166
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $2,101,043
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,399
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 229,121
US/Canada gross: $410,465
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $512,370
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,317
US/Canada opening weekend: $21,861
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $27,288
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,396
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
Amy Berg – Director, Writer, Producer
Alex Gibney – Producer
Jeff Jampol – Producer
Katherine LeBlond – Producer
Director(s)
Amy Berg
Writer(s)
Amy Berg
Producer(s)
Alex Gibney, Amy Berg, Jeff Jampol, Katherine LeBlond
Film Festivals
Venice, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 2 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (82) | Top Critics (32) | Fresh (77) | Rotten (5)
Janis: Little Girl Blue vividly and often poignantly revisits her short life — and hard and fast times.
May 4, 2016 | Rating: A-
Ed Bark
Uncle Barky
TOP CRITIC
Documentary filmmaker Amy Berg (West of Memphis, Prophet’s Prey) has made an elegant, affectionate and, in many ways, remarkably cheerful film about Janis Joplin.
May 3, 2016
Robert Lloyd
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
It’s a wonderful portrait…and it is richly layered.
May 2, 2016
John Doyle
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
Fine, judicious, generous portrait of a lady who sang the blues.
April 29, 2016 | Rating: A
Verne Gay
Newsday
TOP CRITIC
A feast of archive footage and audio recordings takes us on an engrossing journey from folk clubs to rock festival stages, while friends and relatives remember the force of nature that was Joplin with a song between her teeth.
February 7, 2016 | Rating: 3/5
Mark Kermode
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
“Baby I know just how you feel,” she sang. And no one doubted that at all.
February 5, 2016 | Rating: 3/4
Brad Wheeler
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
Amy Berg’s insightful Janis: Little Girl Blue delivers a lot of detail about the life and career of the iconic singer, and none of it is trivial.
October 12, 2021
Jennifer Merin
AWFJ Women on Film
It’s a vivid, vital portrait of an exceptional woman.
September 29, 2021
Nikki Baughan
AWFJ Women on Film
A scorching, never-seen-before performance of “Me and Bobby McGee” is among the delights of Janis: Little Girl Blue, Amy Berg’s insightful, moving documentary about the life of influential blues and rock singer Janis Joplin.
September 29, 2021
Pam Grady
AWFJ Women on Film
Berg’s film follows the vicissitudes of Joplin’s professional and personal life…Berg treats Joplin’s life with a great deal of sympathy.
August 20, 2020
David Walsh
World Socialist Web Site
Her pain was in her music, and Joplin exploited it to great effect.
August 2, 2019
Michael J. Casey
Boulder Weekly
Little Girl Blue is an immersive experience.
July 20, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
Josh Goller
Spectrum Culture…
Plot
Janis: Little Girl Blue is a documentary that explores the life and career of singer-songwriter Janis Joplin, from her rise to fame in the 1960s to her struggles with addiction.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
There is no goofy or funny or odd comment about the film Janis: Little Girl Blue on Fresh Kernels.
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87%
Tangerine (2015)
87%RT Audience Score: 76%
Awards & Nominations: 25 wins & 43 nominations
Tangerine shatters casting conventions and its filmmaking techniques are up-to-the-minute, but it’s an old-fashioned comedy at heart — and a pretty wonderful one at that
Tangerine is a wild ride that will have you laughing, crying, and cringing all at once. The performances from Mya Taylor and Kitana Kiki Rodriguez are electric, and the fact that the movie was shot entirely on iPhones just adds to its gritty charm. Sure, it’s not for everyone, but if you’re looking for something fresh and daring, Tangerine is the perfect pick. Just be prepared for some NSFW language and situations!
Production Company(ies)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer,
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Los Angeles, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for strong and disturbing sexual content, graphic nudity, language throughout, and drug use
Year of Release
2015
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Stereo
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 27m
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Language(s):English, Armenian, Spanish
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jul 10, 2015 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 10, 2015
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulian, Mickey O’Hagan, James Ransone, Alla Tumanian, directed by Sean Baker, written by Sean Baker, genre: Comedy/Drama, box office performance: $701.8K, budget: unknown, reviewed by Morgan Collado, Mey Rude, Candice Frederick, Jai Tiggett, Kristen Yoonsoo Kim, Adam Nayman, Cole Smithey, Ben Turner, Yasmin Omar, Olly Richards, Richard Propes, Matthew Turner, MPAA rating: R, produced by Sean Baker, Karrie Cox, Marcus Cox, Darren Dean, Shih-Ching Tsou, transgender, sex worker, pimp, revenge, Christmas Eve, Los Angeles, iPhone filmmaking, dark humor, authenticity, slice-of-life
Worldwide gross: $840,099
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,048,669
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,592
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 114,359
US/Canada gross: $702,354
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $876,726
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,218
US/Canada opening weekend: $60,683
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $75,749
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,049
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $100,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $124,827
Production budget ranking: 2,140
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $67,219
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $856,623
ROI to date (est.): 446%
ROI ranking: 292
Mya Taylor – Alexandra
Karren Karagulian – Razmik
Mickey O’Hagan – Dinah
James Ransone – Chester
Alla Tumanian – Ashken
Director – Sean Baker
Producers – Sean Baker, Karrie Cox, Marcus Cox, Darren Dean, Shih-Ching Tsou
Writer – Sean Baker
Director(s)
Sean Baker
Writer(s)
Sean Baker
Producer(s)
Sean Baker, Karrie Cox, Marcus Cox, Darren Dean, Shih-Ching Tsou
Film Festivals
Sundance
Awards & Nominations
25 wins & 43 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (160) | Top Critics (52) | Fresh (154) | Rotten (6)
I enjoyed it… But the way it’s set up, how it’s shot, the progression of the plot – it’s clear that it is offering up the story to a mostly white, bougie audience. It was voyeuristic in the worst possible way.
August 13, 2021
Morgan Collado
Autostraddle
TOP CRITIC
Most of the movie’s slow-burning heat comes from Mya Taylor’s amazingly deep and deliberate – and often uproariously comedic – performance as Alexandra
August 13, 2021
Mey Rude
Autostraddle
TOP CRITIC
I want to see these two actresses in other, better films–even if it’s just to erase Tangerine out of my head. They deserve better.
September 1, 2017 | Rating: D+
Candice Frederick
Reel Talk Online
TOP CRITIC
[Tangerine] is spinning a tale of friendship and solidarity in the most unforgiving circumstances.
August 15, 2017
Jai Tiggett
Shadow and Act
TOP CRITIC
At its core, this is a hilarious movie; it just happens to star two transgender women as the lead. That alone is worthy of note.
February 23, 2017
Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
Complex
TOP CRITIC
As a formal exercise… Tangerine is nothing short of remarkable; as a portrait of people doing their best to be their best selves, it’s as warm and vivid as the sunsets splashed across its narrow but expansive digital canvas.
December 7, 2015
Adam Nayman
Reverse Shot
TOP CRITIC
Only two kinds of people, hypocrites or narcissists. You are the one you can admit to. Take your pick.
January 13, 2022 | Rating: A+
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com
Essentially, Sin-Dee and Alexandra are the elaborate cherries sitting on top of a very well-crafted but familiar cake. And who doesn’t love a new spin on a familiar classic?
September 2, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Ben Turner
The Pink Lens
Sean Baker’s breakout hit is ostensibly upbeat, awash with lurid colours whose brightness obscures the seedy underworld he is unmasking.
June 25, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/5
Yasmin Omar
Harper’s Bazaar
Shot using iPhones instead of cameras, this low-budget chase film has a touching message.
April 22, 2021
Olly Richards
NME
Ragged and raw, yet it’s also intimate and mesmerizing.
September 25, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
By turns exhilarating, moving and laugh-out-loud funny, this is a thoroughly entertaining, expertly made indie that’s unlike anything else you’ve seen all year.
February 19, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Matthew Turner
WOW247…
Plot
After her pimp cheats on her while she’s in jail, a transgender sex worker and her best friend set out to find him and teach him and his new lover a lesson in the comedy-drama film Tangerine.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film Tangerine stars Kitana Kiki Rodriguez and Mya Taylor, both of whom are actual transgender women.
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Two Days, One Night (2014)
87%RT Audience Score: 76%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
41 wins & 83 nominations total
Another profoundly affecting work from the Dardenne brothers, Two Days, One Night delivers its timely message with honesty and clear-eyed compassion
Two Days, One Night is a movie that will make you feel all the emotions. From the incredible performance by Marion Cotillard to the intimate story told by the Dardennes, this movie is a must-watch. It’s a harrowing drama that will leave you feeling both troubled and hopeful, and it’s a reminder of the complicated moral landscape we navigate every day. Plus, it’s so good that even the New York Review of Books thinks it’s a masterpiece. So, grab some popcorn and tissues, and get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions.
Production Company(ies)
House Productions, Trustees of the Imperial War Museum, London Wing Nut Films,
Distributor
IFC Films
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Seraing, Liège, Wallonia, Belgium
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for some mature thematic elements
Year of Release
2014
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 35m
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Language(s):French, Arabic, English
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Country of origin:Belgium, France, Italy, The Netherlands
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 24, 2014 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 21, 2015
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Marion Cotillard, Fabrizio Rongione, Catherine Salée, Baptiste Sornin, Pili Groyne, Simon Caudry, directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne, written by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne, drama, PG-13, box office, budget, reviewed by J Hoberman, Bilge Ebiri, Lisa Kennedy, Calvin Wilson, Josh Kupecki, produced by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne, Denis Freyd, MPAA rating, factory worker, job, bonus, colleagues, French, timely message, honest, clear-eyed compassion, Oscar-nominated performance, depression, mental illness, work, medical depression, laid off, co-workers, conflict, expressive eyes, audience score, Tomatometer, streaming, theaters, limited release, IFG Films, 1h 35m
Worldwide gross: $9,016,922
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $11,268,873
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,935
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,228,885
US/Canada gross: $1,436,243
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,794,941
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,064
US/Canada opening weekend: $30,700
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $38,367
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,282
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): 7000000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $8,748,231
Production budget ranking: 1,721
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,710,922
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$2,190,279
ROI to date (est.): -16%
ROI ranking: 1,482
Fabrizio Rongione – Manu
Catherine Salée – Juliette
Baptiste Sornin – M. Dumont
Pili Groyne – Estelle
Simon Caudry – Maxime
Director(s)
Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Writer(s)
Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Producer(s)
Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne, Denis Freyd
Film Festivals
Sundance, Cannes, Telluride, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
41 wins & 83 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (184) | Top Critics (56) | Fresh (178) | Rotten (6)
[Two Days, One Night features] Marion Cotillard in what may be the most self-effacing, yet bravura performance of the year.
March 28, 2017
J. Hoberman
The New York Review of Books
TOP CRITIC
The surface details may be different from some of their previous films, but Two Days, One Night might be the Dardennes’ masterpiece.
December 7, 2015
Bilge Ebiri
Nashville Scene
TOP CRITIC
Consider Marion Cotillard’s Oscar-nominated performance in Two Days, One Night a tour de nuance.
February 19, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/4
Lisa Kennedy
Denver Post
TOP CRITIC
As with their previous films, the brothers cast a discerning gaze on working-class lives, without preachiness or sentimentality.
February 12, 2015 | Rating: 4/4
Calvin Wilson
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
TOP CRITIC
Two Days, One Night is contemporary social realism at its finest, portraying the complicated moral landscape we’re constantly navigating and the difficult decisions this modern world has invariably wrought.
February 5, 2015 | Rating: 4/5
Josh Kupecki
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
A dilemma so simple and so timely, it barely feels like fiction.
January 29, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/4
Moira MacDonald
Seattle Times
TOP CRITIC
The brothers have done it again. This is a powerfully emotional, superbly written and brilliantly acted drama that shows the Dardennes at the top of their game.
May 11, 2022 | Rating: 9/10
Matthew Turner
VODzilla.co
Perhaps the best work yet from the Dardennes, this harrowing drama derives most of its power from a knockout performance by Marion Cotillard (deservedly earning a Best Actress Oscar nomination).
April 10, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
An intimate story from two Belgian directors who excel with the intimate.
October 18, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Michael J. Casey
Michael J. Cinema
Another beautifully rendered portrait of troubled but hopeful humanity from Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne.
October 21, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Nicholas Bell
IONCINEMA.com
With Two Days, One Night, the Dardennes continue to take the path of least resistance, never asking how the working class has arrived at this state of affairs…
August 11, 2020
Joanne Laurier
World Socialist Web Site
This is some compelling stuff.
November 27, 2019 | Rating: 4.5/5
David Harris
Spectrum Culture…
Plot
A factory worker has just two days to convince her colleagues to give up their bonuses so that she can keep her job in Two Days, One Night.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Marion Cotillard’s performance in Two Days, One Night is described as “self-effacing, yet bravura.”
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87%
Ant-Man (2015)
87%RT Audience Score: 85%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Led by a charming performance from Paul Rudd, Ant-Man offers Marvel thrills on an appropriately smaller scale — albeit not as smoothly as its most successful predecessors
Ant-Man may not be the most popular superhero in the Marvel universe, but this movie is definitely worth a watch. It’s got everything you could want in a summer blockbuster: action, humor, and a tiny hero who can ride on the back of an ant. Sure, the romantic storyline is a bit absurd, but who cares when you’re laughing so hard you can barely breathe? And let’s be real, any movie that can make ants seem cool is doing something right. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the ride with Ant-Man.
Production Company(ies)
Large Lab
Distributor
Walt Disney
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2015
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Auro 11.1 Dolby Atmos IMAX 6-Track Dolby Surround 7.1
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 57m
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jul 17, 2015 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 8, 2015
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Bobby Cannavale, Judy Greer, Anthony Mackie, Hayley Atwell, directed by Peyton Reed, written by Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish, Adam McKay, Paul Rudd, action, adventure, fantasy, comedy, Marvel Cinematic Universe, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Aramide Tinubu, Max Weiss, Jason Bailey, Emily St James, Alison Willmore, Richard Roeper, Brian Eggert, Hosea Rupprecht, Joe Passmore, Nicolás Delgadillo, PG-13, produced by Kevin Feige, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Ant-Man, Scott Lang, Dr Hank Pym, Hope van Dyne, Darren Cross, Yellowjacket, Paxton, Maggie Lang, superhero, heist movie, shrinking, ants, Michael Pena, family, emotional moments, humor, heart, innovative, train track, Edgar Wright version, unique, inventive, smaller scale, title role
Worldwide gross: $519,311,965
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $180,202,163
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
Michael Douglas – Dr. Hank Pym
Evangeline Lilly – Hope van Dyne
Corey Stoll – Darren Cross, Yellowjacket
Bobby Cannavale – Paxton
Judy Greer – Maggie Lang
Director(s)
Peyton Reed
Writer(s)
Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish, Adam McKay, Paul Rudd
Producer(s)
Kevin Feige
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (337) | Top Critics (78) | Fresh (279) | Rotten (58)
Despite its absurd romantic storyline, and creepy crawlers, Ant-Man is a superhero film worth seeing. I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard in any other Marvel film.
April 12, 2017
Aramide Tinubu
Shadow and Act
TOP CRITIC
Ant-Man is a surprisingly nimble, enjoyable origin story with a little-guy-saves-the-day quality that will particularly appeal to younger viewers.
June 10, 2016 | Rating: 2.5/4
Max Weiss
Baltimore Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Is Ant-Man worth seeing? (As if my answer matters; like all Marvel movies, it’ll make a mint.) Sort of.
May 27, 2016
Jason Bailey
Flavorwire
TOP CRITIC
Ant-Man has its charms, but they’re frequently lost beneath a story that feels like a patchwork job. It’s a fun watch, but also a frustrating one.
December 14, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/5
Emily St. James
Vox
TOP CRITIC
No other Marvel installment has felt as weighed down by its obligations to the franchise.
November 10, 2015
Alison Willmore
BuzzFeed News
TOP CRITIC
[Ants are] pests, and that’s just a weird place to start for a superhero, especially if he never strays too far from his origins.
August 14, 2015 | Rating: 2/4
Richard Roeper
Chicago Sun-Times
TOP CRITIC
Much like Marvel Studios itself, Ant-Man is limited in what it does, but the film does it exceptionally well.
June 9, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
If you’re a big fan of the ever-expanding Marvel cinematic universe, you’ll love the addition of Ant-Man to the mix. If you’re just out to see a movie and pick this one because it sounds weird and the show time is right, you’re in for some laughs…
September 13, 2021
Hosea Rupprecht
Pauline Center for Media Studies
Silly, but sometimes brilliant.
June 30, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Joe Passmore
Attitude
Ant-Man has problems, but still delivers a nice breather for the MCU.
June 24, 2021
Nicolás Delgadillo
Discussing Film
Paul Rudd stars in a formulaic but consistently entertaining and likeable Marvel summer blockbuster.
June 7, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Nick Levine
NME
A really fun heist film with a sci-fi twist that has plenty of heart to go along with the humour, it’s just a shame that the antagonist side of things is rather dull…
May 19, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
David Hogan
hoganreviews.co.uk…
Plot
Forced out of his own company, Dr. Hank Pym recruits a master thief to become Ant-Man and prevent his former protégé from using the same technology for evil in this Marvel action-adventure film.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels praises Paul Rudd’s charming performance as Scott Lang/Ant-Man in the film.
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87%
The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz (2014)
87%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: 4 wins & 4 nominations
The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz is a poignant and thought-provoking documentary that delves into the life and untimely death of a digital-age revolutionary. Through interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, director Brian Knappenberger paints a vivid portrait of a brilliant and complex young man who was driven by a desire to make the world a better place. The film is both a celebration of Swartz’s life and a scathing indictment of the government’s overzealous prosecution of him. With its mix of heart-wrenching personal stories and incisive political commentary, The Internet’s Own Boy is a must-see for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, activism, and justice.
The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz is a documentary that will make you feel all the feels. From sadness to outrage, this film tells the story of a brilliant young man who fought for what he believed in and paid the ultimate price. It’s a chilling reminder of the power of the government and the importance of standing up for what’s right. But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom – there are plenty of eggheads and printout sheets to keep things interesting. Overall, a must-watch for anyone who cares about the future of the internet and the people who fight to keep it free.
Production Company(ies)
Paramount Pictures, Mace Neufeld Productions, Nina Saxon Film Design
Distributor
FilmBuff, Participant Media
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
2014
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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 45m
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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 27, 2014 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 27, 2015
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
documentary, Aaron Swartz, programming prodigy, information activist, Brian Knappenberger, directed by Brian Knappenberger, written by Brian Knappenberger, Cindy Cohn, Gabriella Coleman, Cory Doctorow, Peter Eckersley, Brewster Kahle, Lawrence Lessig, reviewed by Joe McGovern, Mark Kermode, Leslie Felperin, D’Arcy Doran, Moira MacDonald, David Lewis, Brent McKnight, Frank Ochieng, Benjamin Gummery, Louis Proyect, Dennis Schwartz, Paul Chambers, genre, box office performance, budget, FilmBuff, Participant Media, MPAA rating, informative, enraging, impassioned call to action, Sound City, The Panama Papers, Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman, Memory: The Origins of Alien, Assassins, actor names, producer names, writer names
Worldwide gross: $48,911
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $61,126
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 3,072
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 6,666
US/Canada gross: $48,911
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $61,126
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,732
US/Canada opening weekend: $21,705
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $27,126
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,401
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
Gabriella Coleman – Self
Cory Doctorow – Self
Peter Eckersley – Self
Brewster Kahle – Self
Lawrence Lessig – Self
Director(s)
Brian Knappenberger
Writer(s)
Brian Knappenberger
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Sundance, South by Southwest
Awards & Nominations
4 wins & 4 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (60) | Top Critics (27) | Fresh (56) | Rotten (4)
Talking (egg)heads reiterate outrage over the Obama Justice Department’s witch hunt against him, but Swartz’s ex-girlfriend adds heart when she tearfully recalls first seeing the ”end date” on his Wikipedia page.
December 3, 2014 | Rating: B
Joe McGovern
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
Knappenberger argues that the case against Swartz was overzealously pursued in order to make an example of him and on the evidence presented here it’s hard to disagree.
August 31, 2014 | Rating: 3/5
Mark Kermode
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The film builds up a portrait of a brilliant, driven, complex young man who’s likely to be an iconic figure in the future, a sort of digital-age Che Guevara.
August 28, 2014 | Rating: 4/5
Leslie Felperin
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
The sad untimely death of precocious internet maven Aaron Schwartz is the focus of this chilling doc.
August 28, 2014 | Rating: 4/5
D’Arcy Doran
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
Fascinating, maddening, and ultimately very sad.
July 10, 2014 | Rating: 3/4
Moira MacDonald
Seattle Times
TOP CRITIC
The film not only canonizes its hero – who committed suicide amid a nasty federal indictment against him – but also brushes aside any big-picture concerns about national security and Internet piracy.
July 9, 2014 | Rating: 3/4
David Lewis
San Francisco Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Both moves and outrages, enticing the audience to action. It may not be the most exciting, sexy documentary out there, but it makes viewers feel its subject deeply.
July 7, 2020 | Rating: B+
Brent McKnight
The Last Thing I See
The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz simmers with sadness, cynicism and starkness yet never once turns its back on the celebrated digital-aged declaration in a chosen soul out to right the wrong and mince politics with printout sheets.
March 1, 2019 | Rating: 3/4
Frank Ochieng
Popoptiq
An insightful look into one individual’s struggle with government information policy that has much wider implications.
October 14, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
Benjamin Gummery
Battle Royale With Cheese
A brilliant and idealistic soul sacrificed at the altar of Barack Obama’s war on intellectual and political transparency.
January 22, 2015
Louis Proyect
rec.arts.movies.reviews
Passionately tells a tragic tale of injustice.
November 26, 2014 | Rating: B+
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
November 12, 2014 | Rating: B
Paul Chambers
Movie Chambers…
Plot
The story of programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz. From Swartz’s help in the development of the basic internet protocol RSS to his co-founding of Reddit, his fingerprints are all over the internet. But it was Swartz’s groundbreaking work in social justice and political organizing combined with his aggressive approach to information access that ensnared him in a two year legal nightmare. It was a battle that ended with the taking of his own life at the age of 26. Aaron’s story touched a nerve with people far beyond the online communities in which he was a celebrity. This film is a personal story about what we lose when we are tone deaf about technology and its relationship to our civil liberties.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The documentary features interviews with Aaron Swartz’s ex-girlfriend, Cindy Cohn, Gabriella Coleman, Cory Doctorow, Peter Eckersley, Brewster Kahle, and Lawrence Lessig.
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