BlackBerry (2023)
93%RT Audience Score: 92%
Awards & Nominations: NA
BlackBerry is a cautionary tale of a company that once dominated the tech world, only to fall from grace due to its own hubris. The film’s whip-smart storytelling and complex characters make it an engaging watch, with standout performances from Jay Baruchel and Tyler Labine. Director Matt Johnson’s doc-style filmmaking adds a witty tone to the film, though it does stretch into an over-extended conclusion. Overall, BlackBerry is a compelling portrait of a company that flew too close to the sun, and a reminder that even the most innovative ideas can crumble without the right leadership.
“BlackBerry” is the perfect movie for anyone who loves a good underdog story. It’s a cautionary tale about what happens when you fly too close to the sun, but it’s also a celebration of the scrappy Canadian company that changed the world. The characters are complex and compelling, and the story is whip-smart and character-driven. Whether you’re a tech nerd or just someone who loves a good story, “BlackBerry” is a must-see. Plus, Jay Baruchel gives one of his best performances yet as Lazaridis. Don’t miss it!
Production Company(ies)
XYZ Films
Distributor
IFC Films
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
SHOOT LOCATION(S):
Ontario, Canada; Silicon Valley, California, United States
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 59m
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama/History
Keyword(s)
starring Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton, Matt Johnson, Rich Sommer, Michael Ironside, Martin Donovan, directed by Matt Johnson, written by Matt Johnson, Matt Miller, comedy, drama, history, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Richard Roeper, David Fear, Katie Walsh, Liz Shannon Miller, A.A. Dowd, Richard Brody, Mark Jackson, Alison Gillmor, Wade Major, Richard Propes, Gregory Wakeman, MPAA rating R, Mike Lazaridis, Jim Balsillie, rise and fall, smartphone, Niv Fichman, Matt Miller, Fraser Ash, Kevin Krikst, Zapruder Films, Ontario Creates, Téléfilm Canada, Rhombus Media, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, IPR.VC, Dolby Digital.
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $7,500,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $7,500,000
Production budget ranking: 1,767
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,038,750
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Glenn Howerton – Jim Balsillie
Matt Johnson – Writer/Director
Rich Sommer – Doug Fregin
Michael Ironside – John Chen
Martin Donovan – Thorsten Heins
Niv Fichman – Producer
Matt Miller – Producer
Fraser Ash – Producer
Kevin Krikst – Producer
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Berlin, South by Southwest, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (135) | Top Critics (33) | Fresh (132) | Rotten (3)
This is one of those whip-smart, character- and story-driven gems that grabs you from the start and never lets go.
May 18, 2023 | Rating: 4/4
Richard Roeper
Chicago Sun-Times
TOP CRITIC
Howerton brings something to BlackBerry, the scrappy Canadian indie about a scrappy Canadian company that changed the world, that goes above and beyond his usual lovable sociopath act. It’s not range. It’s rage.
May 15, 2023
David Fear
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
What emerges from the electronic noise and fussy aesthetic of “BlackBerry” is a compelling portrait of a company that flew too close to the sun.
May 15, 2023
Katie Walsh
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
The most important aspect of BlackBerry is the fact that this is not a hero’s journey for anyone involved; this is a story about what it means to be smart in some ways and dumb in others.
May 13, 2023 | Rating: B+
Liz Shannon Miller
Consequence
TOP CRITIC
Johnson applies a screwball procedural framework to a true story of tech-world boom and bust, building his movie on a clash of values and personalities.
May 13, 2023
A.A. Dowd
Chron
TOP CRITIC
“BlackBerry” plays like a prototype still waiting to be realized, a sketch that’s still undeveloped.
May 12, 2023
Richard Brody
New Yorker
TOP CRITIC
An interesting character study of the two wildly different BlackBerry CEO’s for whom the small, black, plastic phone functioned as Icarus’s wings and flew them both too close to the sun. And plastic, like wax, melts. An engaging, cautionary tale.
May 19, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Mark Jackson
Epoch Times
Enjoyably seething, dorky and wryly comic.
May 18, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Alison Gillmor
Winnipeg Free Press
The drama doesn’t justify [the style], but once you get past that, the script is really quite good.
May 18, 2023
Wade Major
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
Baruchel is brilliant here as Lazaridis in what is easily one of his best performances.
May 18, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
BlackBerry is all the more riveting because of how complex its characters are. So much so that you end up both loving and hating each of the characters in equal measure.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Gregory Wakeman
The National (UAE)
With doc-style filmmaking actor-director Matt Johnson maintains a witty tone that’s thoroughly engaging, even as the movie stretches into a somewhat over-extended conclusion.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/5
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall…
Plot
the rise and fall of the BlackBerry smartphone, exploring the story of its creators Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie in this comedy-drama.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Jay Baruchel delivers a brilliant performance as Mike Lazaridis in BlackBerry.
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Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023)
93%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
“Little Richard: I Am Everything” is a vibrant and captivating documentary that delves into the life and legacy of the rock ‘n’ roll icon. Lisa Cortés masterfully weaves together archival footage, interviews, and Little Richard’s own storytelling to create a comprehensive and entertaining portrait of the man behind the music. While the film covers a lot of ground, it never feels overwhelming or disjointed, and instead offers a nuanced and thoughtful exploration of Little Richard’s impact on music and culture. With humor, heart, and a deep appreciation for its subject, “Little Richard: I Am Everything” is a must-see for music fans and anyone interested in the history of rock ‘n’ roll.
“Little Richard: I Am Everything” is a rockin’ good time! This documentary does justice to the legacy of the one and only Little Richard, showcasing his incredible talent and larger-than-life personality. It’s fascinating to learn about his life and career, and the film does a great job of exploring both the highs and lows. Plus, you can’t help but smile when Little Richard himself appears on screen, telling it like it is and commanding your attention. If you’re a fan of rock and roll, or just great music in general, this is a must-see. And if you’re not a fan? Well, as Little Richard would say, “Shut up!”
Production Company(ies)
Bungalow Media + Entertainment, HBO Max, LGBTQ Stories
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Hbo Max), Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
NR
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 38m
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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 11, 2023 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 21, 2023
Genre(s)
Documentary/Music
Keyword(s)
documentary, music, biography, Little Richard, rock n’ roll, Black queer, innovator, originator, archive, performance, inner world, family, musicians, scholars, art form, self-expression, God, sex, omni being, everything, English, Lisa Cortes, directed by Lisa Cortes, produced by Lisa Cortes, Robert Friedman, Liz Yale Marsh, Caryn Capotosto, Magnolia Pictures, Dolby Digital, Tom Jones, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, reviewed by Sheri Flanders, Nick Allen, Candice Frederick, Dwight Brown, Drew Gregory, Peter Howell, Loren King, Roger Moore, Mike McGranaghan, Amber Wilkinson, Murtada Elfadl, Fresh Kernels, box office performance, budget, MPAA rating, producer names, critic names, writer names, actor names, genre
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $5,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $5,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,821
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $2,692,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Mick Jagger – Self
Paul McCartney – Self
Little Richard – Self
Lisa Cortes – Director, Producer
Robert Friedman – Producer
Liz Yale Marsh – Producer
Caryn Capotosto – Producer
Director(s)
Lisa Cortes
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Sundance, South by Southwest
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (41) | Top Critics (13) | Fresh (39) | Rotten (2)
I enjoyed it immensely. And if you didn’t enjoy it, I’m pretty sure Little Richard would tell you to “Shut up.”
February 21, 2023
Sheri Flanders
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
At its best, “Little Richard: I Am Everything” best fosters a general understanding of his music and makes you want to dig deeper into his art.
February 3, 2023
Nick Allen
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
This is one of those instances where a film thoughtfully reexamines previously established truths about a musician’s legacy so fervently that it completely upends you.
February 3, 2023
Candice Frederick
Huffington Post
TOP CRITIC
Little Richard’s legacy is a magnet and music fans will be drawn to this revealing doc.
February 1, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Dwight Brown
DwightBrownInk.com
TOP CRITIC
This is a fitting tribute to a complicated Black queer icon who deserved more in his life and deserves more in his death.
January 31, 2023
Drew Gregory
Autostraddle
TOP CRITIC
Lisa Cortés delivers the definitive documentary on a complicated icon…
January 28, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Peter Howell
Toronto Star
TOP CRITIC
Little Richard often railed against his own erasure as the architect of rock-and-roll. The film makes a strong case for why that’s true and why he deserves his rightful place among rock-and-roll royalty. April 7, 2023
Loren King
Newport This Week (RI)
In covering all the bases, the film’s energy can’t help but flag in the later acts. But Cortes has made an impressive music history that restores a “king” to his rightful place in rock royalty
March 30, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Roger Moore
Movie Nation
The documentary is, like Little Richard himself, colorful, humorous, and wildly entertaining.
March 27, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Mike McGranaghan
Aisle Seat
There’s fascination and frustration to be had from this documentary about Little Richard, which is hampered by trying to encompass every single element of the rock’n’roll icon’s long and multifaceted 87-year life and legacy.
March 16, 2023
Amber Wilkinson
Screen International
Little Richard: I Am Everything critiques the star’s Christian evangelism, which strikes an unexpected note in these types of biodocs.
February 25, 2023 | Rating: A-
Murtada Elfadl
Mediaversity Reviews
Cortés’s craftsmanship and Little Richard’s fascinating ability as a storyteller elevate the film as a mighty, affirming declaration that the culture of rock ’n’ roll would not be where it is today without him.
February 14, 2023
Rendy Jones
Xtra Magazine…
Plot
Little Richard: I Am Everything is a documentary that explores the Black queer origins of rock n’ roll and tells the life story of the innovator and originator, Richard Penniman.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Little Richard himself appears in the film as a self-portrayal.
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Somewhere in Queens (2023)
93%RT Audience Score: 95%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Somewhere in Queens, Ray Romano’s directorial debut, is a heartwarming and humorous exploration of family dynamics and the search for identity. While some critics may dismiss it as unremarkable or overly reliant on Romano’s everyman charm, the film’s honest and relatable portrayal of the Russo family’s struggles with communication and self-discovery is a refreshing departure from Hollywood’s glossy depictions of family life. Romano’s direction is understated yet effective, allowing the talented cast to shine in both comedic and dramatic moments. Somewhere in Queens may not reinvent the wheel, but it’s a delightful ride nonetheless.
Somewhere in Queens is like a warm hug from your favorite uncle, if your favorite uncle happens to be Ray Romano. The film has its serious moments, but it’s the hilarious dialogue and slapstick humor that really steal the show. Romano’s everyman charm shines through in his directorial debut, and the story of fathers and sons and the question of legacy is both beautiful and familiar. Sure, it may not be breaking any new ground, but sometimes you just want to sit back, relax, and enjoy a good old-fashioned family sitcom. And with Romano at the helm, you know you’re in good hands.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Lionsgate / Roadside Attractions
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
New York, New York, United States; White Plains, New York, United States
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 47m
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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 21, 2023 Limited
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Ray Romano, Laurie Metcalf, Tony Lo Bianco, Sebastian Maniscalco, Jennifer Esposito, Jacob Ward, directed by Ray Romano, written by Ray Romano, Mark Stegemann, comedy, drama, R rating, Lionsgate / Roadside Attractions, Bona Fide Productions, Albert Berger, Ron Yerxa, Mark Stegemann, reviewed by Richard Roeper, Michael O’Sullivan, Maureen Lee Lenker, Matt Zoller Seitz, Josh Kupecki, Gary Goldstein, Alan French, Patrick McDonald, Greg Cwik, Rob Thomas, Tim Appelo, box office performance, budget, family, basketball, Italian-American, Queens, New York, high school, college, heartbreak, legacy, construction business, father-son relationship, coming of age
Worldwide gross: $1,634,424
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $1,634,424
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $5,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $5,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,858
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $2,692,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Laurie Metcalf – Angela Russo
Tony Lo Bianco – Dominic ‘Pop’ Russo
Sebastian Maniscalco – Frank Russo
Jennifer Esposito – Self
Albert Berger – Producer
Ron Yerxa – Producer
Mark Stegemann – Writer, Producer
Ray Romano – Writer, Director, Producer
Bona Fide Productions – Production Company
Lionsgate / Roadside Attractions – Distributor
Director(s)
Ray Romano
Writer(s)
Ray Romano, Mark Stegemann
Producer(s)
Albert Berger, Ron Yerxa, Ray Romano, Mark Stegemann
Film Festivals
Tribeca
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (38) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (34) | Rotten (4)
Beyond the often hilarious dialogue and some slapstick humor, when Somewhere in Queens gets into serious territory.
April 21, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Richard Roeper
Chicago Sun-Times
TOP CRITIC
The filmmakers know what we (and the story) need: something honest, something recognizable, something real.
April 21, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Michael O’Sullivan
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
It’s quiet and charming and has some beautiful, if also familiar things to say about fathers and sons, and the question of legacy.
April 21, 2023 | Rating: B
Maureen Lee Lenker
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
[Somewhere in Queens] misunderstands its own strengths and underestimates the audience’s willingness to go into unexpected places if a famous actor like Ray Romano is there to hold their hands.
April 21, 2023 | Rating: 2/4
Matt Zoller Seitz
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Somewhere in Queens is alloyed family sitcom nostalgia sourced from stronger materials.
April 20, 2023 | Rating: 2.5/5
Josh Kupecki
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
This goodhearted if at times misguided version may suffice for its often amusing and touching moments and as a reminder of Romano’s everyman skill in front of a camera.
April 20, 2023
Gary Goldstein
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Romano’s directorial debut, “Somewhere in Queens,” plays on his strengths as a performer and storyteller. Yet his approach to complicated subject matter helps a fairly straightforward indie drama crackle to life.
April 22, 2023 | Rating: 7/10
Alan French
Sunshine State Cineplex
This film is about being unsure … the main Russo family deftly practices this form of non-communication. And it’s about being scared, as each character has to break through some barrier to understand their truth. Ray Romano aptly writes what he knows.
April 22, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Patrick McDonald
HollywoodChicago.com
Following in those footsteps, Somewhere in Queens, which Romano co-wrote, directed, and in which he stars, is likewise wholly unremarkable, a true case of writing what you know, playing it safe (or, perhaps, he’s an auteur?).
April 21, 2023
Greg Cwik
In Review Online
With its emphasis on feeling and authenticity, ”Somewhere in Queens” is a feel-good comedy-drama that isn’t afraid to feel bad once in a while.
April 21, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Rob Thomas
Capital Times (Madison, WI)
It’s like a funny (but deeper and more dramatic) takeoff on Everybody Loves Raymond.
April 21, 2023 | Rating: 5/5
Tim Appelo
AARP Movies for Grownups
Ray Romano’s feature directorial debut, “Somewhere in Queens,” is firmly in his comfort zone. For those who loved the comedic actor’s brand of “grounded absurdity” from “Everybody Loves Raymond,” you’ll be treated to more of the same, just longer.
April 21, 2023 | Rating: 6/10
Will Mavity
Next Best Picture…
Plot
Leo Russo, a simple man living in Queens, goes to unexpected lengths to keep his son on a new path after he gets a surprising opportunity to play basketball in college in Somewhere in Queens.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels doesn’t provide any goofy or funny comments about the film Somewhere in Queens, but it does mention that Ray Romano, who stars in and directs the film, is known for his brand of “grounded absurdity” from his previous show Everybody Loves Raymond.
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)
93%RT Audience Score: 94%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery brings back Benoit Blanc for another wildly entertaining mystery rounded out by an outstanding ensemble cast.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is the perfect movie for anyone who loves a good whodunit. Benoit Blanc is back and better than ever, solving another mind-boggling mystery with his signature wit and charm. And let’s talk about that cast – they’re like a dream team of actors, each one bringing their A-game to the table. You’ll be on the edge of your seat from start to finish, trying to piece together the clues and figure out who the culprit is. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed with this one. It’s a real winner, folks.
Production Company(ies)
Ensemble, Lionsgate, Netflix
Distributor
Netflix
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Netflix), Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Greece; Belgrade, Serbia
MPAA / Certificate
PG-13
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Atmos, Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.00 : 1
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Runtime:2h 19m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 23, 2022 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 23, 2022
Genre(s)
Mystery & thriller
Keyword(s)
starring Daniel Craig, Ed Norton, Dave Bautista, Kate Hudson, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., directed by Rian Johnson, written by Rian Johnson, mystery, thriller, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Sara Michelle Fetters, Christy Lemire, Leah Greenblatt, David Fear, Brian Lowry, Alissa Wilkinson, Steven Prokopy, Tania Lamb, Jim Schembri, Fred Topel, Brian Orndorf, James Verniere, PG-13, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, produced by Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, ensemble cast, murder mystery, Greek island, billionaire, reunion, secrets, lies, motivations, suspect, layers, puzzles, friends, business partner, governor, scientist, fashion designer, model, influencer, sidekick girlfriend, streaming, Netflix, theatrical release, sound mix
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $13,280,000
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,861
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,448,201
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $13,280,000
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,521
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.): $40,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $40,000,000
Production budget ranking: 930
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $21,540,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$48,260,000
ROI to date (est.): -78%
ROI ranking: 1,866
Ed Norton – Myles Bron
Dave Bautista – Duke
Kate Hudson – Birdie
Kathryn Hahn – Claire
Leslie Odom Jr. – Lionel
Rian Johnson – Director, Producer, Writer
Ram Bergman – Producer
Director(s)
Rian Johnson
Writer(s)
Rian Johnson
Producer(s)
Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (184) | Top Critics (60) | Fresh (172) | Rotten (12)
While different in tone and structure from the previous film, this one is even more rapturously entertaining than its predecessor. It is also quite a bit funnier.
November 24, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
[An] uproarious if slightly inferior sequel.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Christy Lemire
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Johnson, who once again also penned the script, has no shortage of ammunition for his rat-a-tat takes on pop-culture ephemera and the navel-gazing delusions of wealth and fame.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: B+
Leah Greenblatt
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
There’s a good deal of fun in Glass Onion… [But] the movie has a slight case of the diminishing-return blues.
November 23, 2022
David Fear
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
Writer-director Rian Johnson again assembles a solid cast behind Daniel Craig, but it’s his use of language — where nary a word is wasted — that finally gives the sequel its edge.
November 23, 2022
Brian Lowry
CNN.com
TOP CRITIC
The joy of Glass Onion is that you can read into it, or just let it flow over you and enjoy the ride.
November 23, 2022
Alissa Wilkinson
Vox
TOP CRITIC
The film is spectacular to look at, so try to catch this in theaters when you can. And it’s one of those rare treats that is actually more fun to watch a second and third time (which I have done, so you can trust me).
November 24, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Steven Prokopy
Third Coast Review
I haven’t had this much fun at the movies in a long time.
November 24, 2022
Tania Lamb
Lola Lambchops
A very well packaged, light-hearted jaunt, peppered with satirical jabs at online culture, influencers and “disrupters” and featuring lovely, cheesy performances from a top ensemble. But as fun as the film is, should you see a Netflix film at the cinema?
November 24, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Jim Schembri
jimschembri.com
Writer/director Rian Johnson disrupts his own formula in clever, mysterious ways.
November 24, 2022
Fred Topel
United Press International
“Glass Onion” doesn’t build to a sharp finale, it plays more like a television variety show.
November 24, 2022 | Rating: C
Brian Orndorf
Blu-ray.com
To quote Gertrude Stein, “there’s no there there.” And after two hours plus, I was weary of watching the spinning ball.
November 24, 2022 | Rating: C
James Verniere
Boston Herald…
Plot
Detective Benoit Blanc is back and finds himself at a lavish private estate on a Greek island, but how and why he comes to be there is only the first of many puzzles. Blanc soon meets a distinctly disparate group of friends gathering at the invitation of billionaire Miles Bron for their yearly reunion. Among those on the guest list are Miles’ former business partner Andi Brand; current Connecticut governor Claire Debella; cutting-edge scientist Lionel Toussaint; fashion designer and former model Birdie Jay and her conscientious assistant Peg; and influencer Duke Cody and his sidekick girlfriend Whiskey. Each person harbors their own secrets, lies, and motivations. When someone turns up dead, everyone is a suspect. Sequel to the 2019 film, “Knives Out.”
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Kathryn Hahn is part of the cast in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
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All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022)
93%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed is a bone-deep look at a photographer’s fight against addiction and the institution responsible for her pain through her gritty lens.
If you’re looking for a book that’s equal parts raw and captivating, then All the Beauty and the Bloodshed is the one for you. It’s a story about a photographer who’s battling addiction and taking on the system that caused her so much pain. And let me tell you, she’s not holding back.
The author’s writing style is so gritty and real that you can practically feel the dirt under your fingernails as you turn the pages. It’s like she’s taking you on a journey through the darkest corners of her mind, and you can’t help but be drawn in.
But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom. There are moments of beauty and hope scattered throughout the book that will make you smile and maybe even shed a tear or two. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, but one that’s definitely worth the ride.
Overall, All the Beauty and the Bloodshed is a must-read for anyone who loves a good story about overcoming adversity. It’s a book that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page. So go ahead and give it a shot – you won’t regret it!
Production Company(ies)
HBO Max, Participant, Social, VOD
Distributor
NEON
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Hbo Max), Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
NR
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 57m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 23, 2022 Limited
Genre(s)
Documentary/Biography
Keyword(s)
Guillermo del Toro, Pinocchio, Netflix, love story, Best Picture, select theaters, December 9, Laura Poitras, Nan Goldin, Howard Gertler, John S Lyons, Yoni Golijov, Documentary, Biography, English, Nov 23, 2022, Limited, $38.2K, NEON, Dolby Digital, Nan Goldin, Laura Poitras, Howard Gertler, John S Lyons, Yoni Golijov, reviewed by Thelma Adams, Robert Abele, Lindsey Bahr, Tony Bravo, Barry Hertz, K Austin Collins, Eric Marchen, Chris Knight, Rendy Jones, Kelly Vance, Mark Dujsik, Academy Award, MPAA rating, bone-deep, photographer, addiction, institution, Sackler family, overdose crisis, fine art, Big Pharma, artist-activist, rebellious personality, AIDS movement, opioid crisis, powerful institutions, society’s most vulnerable
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend: $28,803
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $28,803
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,365
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $10,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $10,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,618
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $5,385,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Laura Poitras – director, screenwriter
Nan Goldin – producer
Howard Gertler – producer
John S. Lyons – producer
Director(s)
Laura Poitras
Writer(s)
Laura Poitras
Producer(s)
Nan Goldin, Howard Gertler, John S. Lyons, Yoni Golijov, Laura Poitras
Film Festivals
Venice, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (67) | Top Critics (25) | Fresh (64) | Rotten (3)
Two worlds collide — fine art and Big Pharma — in this compelling documentary about artist-activist Nan Goldin.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Thelma Adams
AARP Movies for Grownups
TOP CRITIC
Poitras, whose gift for suspenseful contemplation is on full display here, layers her subject’s frank memories and insights over a rolling bounty of her photographs…
December 2, 2022
Robert Abele
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
The documentary weaves together these threads to make a holistic portrait of an artist’s battle cry.
November 29, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Lindsey Bahr
Associated Press
TOP CRITIC
No matter how closely you’ve followed Goldin’s career, or the story of the Sackler family’s forced reckoning, there is something new to learn in “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed.”
November 29, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Tony Bravo
San Francisco Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
I imagine, and perhaps hope, that Poitras and Goldin may never collaborate again. But we should be grateful that their art, and their activism, were brought together this one time.
November 29, 2022
Barry Hertz
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
So much of this documentary is about what we cannot get back, what we were lucky enough to have when we had it, and what art preserves, accidentally and not.
November 29, 2022
K. Austin Collins
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
As a singular subject and transgressive artist, Goldin’s rebellious personality is brilliantly embodied in All the Beauty and the Bloodshed.
December 4, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Eric Marchen
Rogers TV
A well-rounded portrait of a complicated individual.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Chris Knight
National Post
Profoundly engrossing cinematic experience of human resilience. Capturing the form of storytelling through art and the strength that comes to power through art, this larger-than-life portrait of Nan Goldin is unlike anything I’ve ever seen.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Rendy Jones
Rendy Reviews
All the Beauty has a mission: to rally endangered creative types to resist those who would cynically exploit them in multiple ways while raking in truckloads of blood money. One can see it and be outraged.
December 2, 2022
Kelly Vance
East Bay Express
It’s a very intimate portrait…
December 1, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Mark Dujsik
Mark Reviews Movies
Laura Poitras’s extraordinary documentary weaves the story of Nan Goldin’s career, linking the AIDS movement to the opioid crisis, in a timely tale of how powerful institutions squeeze the lives out of society’s most vulnerable.
November 30, 2022 | Rating: A
Liam Lacey
Original Cin…
Plot
An epic, emotional and interconnected story about artist and activist Nan Goldin told through her slideshows, intimate interviews, photography, and rare footage of her personal fight to hold the Sackler family accountable for the overdose crisis.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Nan Goldin, the subject of the documentary, is a renowned photographer and artist known for her intimate and raw depictions of herself and her friends in the LGBTQ+ community.
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Leonor Will Never Die (2022)
93%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
Leonor Will Never Die is a cinematic masterpiece that transcends the boundaries of genre and storytelling. Martika Ramirez Escobar’s direction is a tour de force, weaving together elements of magical realism, action, and drama to create a film that is both deeply moving and wildly entertaining. Sheila Francisco’s performance as Leonor is nothing short of remarkable, capturing the character’s playful spirit and underlying grief with equal skill. The film’s score by Alyana Cabral and Pan De Coco is a work of genius, perfectly complementing the action on screen with its deadpan humor. In short, Leonor Will Never Die is a triumph of cinema that will leave audiences breathless and begging for more.
Leonor Will Never Die is the perfect blend of action, drama, and humor. It’s like if John Wick and Meryl Streep had a baby, and that baby was a badass Filipino grandma. The film pays homage to classic action movies while also telling a heartfelt story about loss and the power of storytelling. Sheila Francisco gives a standout performance as Leonor, and the supporting cast is equally impressive. The fight scenes are both thrilling and hilarious, and the score is so catchy you’ll be humming it for days. Overall, Leonor Will Never Die is a must-see for anyone who loves movies and wants to see something truly unique.
Production Company(ies)
DUST, Film/TV/Theater, Foreign Language
Distributor
Music Box Films
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
The Philippines
MPAA / Certificate
NR
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 39m
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Language(s):English, Tagalog/ Filipino
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Country of origin:United States, The Philippines
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 25, 2022 Limited
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
Leonor Will Never Die, Drama, Filipino, Martika Ramirez Escobar, Monster Jimenez, Mario Cornejo, Rocky Salumbides, Sheila Francisco, Bong Cabrera, Anthony Falcon, Allan Bautista, Rea Molina, screenplay, action films, imagination, reality, coma, movie, quest, revenge, thugs, ending, meta-limits, heroine, lost child, career, magical realism, low-budget, meta-action, genre-bending, love letter, cinema, box office, budget, reviewed by Simon Abrams, Jeannette Catsoulis, Marya E Gates, Amy Nicholson, Shirley Li, Nadir Samara, Erin Brady, Rob Aldam, Avi Offer, Will Mavity, Kristy Strouse
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $10,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $10,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,618
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $5,385,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Sheila Francisco – Leonor Reyes
Bong Cabrera – Thug 1
Anthony Falcon – Thug 2
Allan Bautista – Thug 3
Rea Molina – Isabella
Director(s)
Martika Ramirez Escobar
Writer(s)
Martika Ramirez Escobar, Martika Ramirez Escobar
Producer(s)
Monster Jimenez, Mario Cornejo
Film Festivals
Sundance, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (24) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (23) | Rotten (1)
The ending feels like a capitulation to the meta-limits of Escobar’s story. Leonor says goodbye on her own terms, but it doesn’t feel like a meaningful conclusion to her work or her life, just another rote tribute to the magic of the movies.
November 23, 2022
Simon Abrams
TheWrap
TOP CRITIC
Defiantly gray-haired and wrapped in shapeless floral frocks, [Franciso] makes Leonor a touchingly adamant heroine, one whose playfulness masks her need to mourn her lost child and vanished career.
November 22, 2022
Jeannette Catsoulis
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
Leonor Will Never Die establishes writer-director Martika Ramirez Escobar as an artist with a singular voice and bright future in halls of weird cinema.
February 23, 2022
Marya E. Gates
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
An affectionate sendup of cornball heroics. The punches whiff, the sound effects are clumsy, and the score by Alyana Cabral and Pan De Coco is deadpan hysterical. But Escobar is after something deeper than parody.
February 10, 2022 | Rating: B+
Amy Nicholson
Variety
TOP CRITIC
A delightful surprise; it’s inventive and original, with flourishes of magical realism.
January 28, 2022
Shirley Li
The Atlantic
TOP CRITIC
To say Leonor Will Never Die is making bold choices would be an understatement. The film is gorgeous, and the script is easily one of the year’s best. November 23, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Nadir Samara
Screen Rant
There is a lot to love about “Leonor Will Never Die,” from its faithfulness to the action film aesthetic to its core message honoring those whose words bring movies to life.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 8.5/10
Erin Brady
Slashfilm
Leonor Will Never Die is a scrappy low-budget meta-action romp which, despite its flaws, is highly entertaining.
November 22, 2022
Rob Aldam
Backseat Mafia
An amusing, inspired and campy genre-bending delight. Sheila Francisco gives a heartfelt and lively performance.
November 21, 2022
Avi Offer
NYC Movie Guru
Everything about “Leonor Will Never Die” is bursting with energy. The whole movie is a mess of sorts, but it is a glorious, chaotic mess. And because of that, it is difficult to watch it without a smile.
October 12, 2022 | Rating: 7/10
Will Mavity
Next Best Picture
It’s a moving story, and that’s what makes the moments of silly nostalgia feel sincere. A charming, love letter to cinema.
September 30, 2022
Kristy Strouse
Film Inquiry
If Leonor Will Not Die isn’t actually more than a sweetly thoughtful drama disguised as a lovingly recreated genre throwback, that’s perfectly fine.
September 17, 2022
Matt Lynch
In Review Online…
Plot
Leonor Reyes was once a major player in the Filipino film industry but now her household struggles to pay the bills. When she reads an advertisement looking for screenplays, Leonor begins tinkering with an unfinished script. While her imagination provides some escape from reality, she goes all-in after an accident involving a television knocks her out, sends her into a coma, and transports her inside the incomplete movie. Now Leonor can play out her wildest dreams firsthand and discover the perfect ending to her story.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels does not list any goofs for the film “Leonor Will Never Die.”
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The Harbinger (2022)
93%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
The Harbinger is a hauntingly relevant horror film that taps into the collective fears and anxieties of our pandemic-ridden world. Mitton’s direction and the understated performances of the cast create a palpable sense of dread that lingers long after the credits roll. The film’s use of mythic horror and nightmare imagery is both disturbing and effective, making it one of the scariest films of the year. While it may not offer any happy endings, The Harbinger serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of human connection in times of crisis. It’s a timely and thought-provoking work that will leave you questioning the fragility of our existence.
The Harbinger is the kind of movie that will make you want to check your temperature and sanitize your hands after watching it. It’s a pandemic horror film that hits a little too close to home, but in a good way. The director does a great job of creating a sense of impending doom and the actors give understated performances that make the story feel all the more real. It’s like Candyman meets Freddy Krueger, but with a modern twist. So, if you’re looking for a scary good time that will make you appreciate the people in your life a little more, give The Harbinger a watch. Just don’t forget to wear a mask.
Production Company(ies)
Screen Media, Supernatural, VOD
Distributor
XYZ Films
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Chisholm, Minnesota, United States
MPAA / Certificate
NR
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39:1 anamorphic
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Runtime:1h 26m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 1, 2022 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 1, 2022
Genre(s)
Horror/Mystery & thriller
Keyword(s)
horror, mystery, thriller, drama, nightmares, fears, pandemic, plague doctor, mythic horror, scary, blood, gore, Candyman, Freddy Krueger, Babadook, Elm Street, lockdown, hivemind, misinformation, isolation, fear, vulnerability, director, Andy Mitton, producer, Jay Dunn, Richard W King, Clark Freeman, writer, Andy Mitton, starring, Gabby Beans, Emily Davis, Anthony Thomas, Myles Walker, Cody Braverman, Jay Dunn, reviewed by, Nick Allen, Dennis Harvey, Jared Mobarak, Hope Madden, Eddie Harrison, Jonathan DeHaan, Rob Aldam, Maria Lattila, Joel Harley, Paul Risker, Caitlin Crowley, MPAA rating, limited release, XYZ Films, box office performance, budget, Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, streaming, rent, buy
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Emily Davis – Mavis
Anthony Thomas – Ronald
Myles Walker – Lyle
Cody Braverman – Edward
Jay Dunn – Jason
Director – Andy Mitton
Producers – Jay Dunn, Richard W. King, Andy Mitton, Clark Freeman
Writer – Andy Mitton
Director(s)
Andy Mitton
Writer(s)
Andy Mitton
Producer(s)
Jay Dunn, Richard W. King, Andy Mitton, Clark Freeman
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (25) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (24) | Rotten (1)
The Harbinger is the kind of horror movie that becomes personal for each viewer; if one is not afraid of its story’s more tangible concepts, Mitton does a credible and careful job of evoking the lasting ethereal ones.
September 26, 2022
Nick Allen
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Though their characters aren’t always fully realized in the writing, the actors make it all plausible by emphasizing an understated, everyday quality to figures that might easily have been played in more histrionic keys.
August 11, 2022
Dennis Harvey
Variety
TOP CRITIC
Someone has finally made a pandemic film that both taps into the universal fear of the moment and the unshakeable sense of futility felt by those of us who have yet to accept the lie that it’s over.
December 2, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Jared Mobarak
Hey, Have You Seen …?
What he sees is the way lockdown, hivemind, misinformation and isolation made people forget who they were.
December 1, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Hope Madden
MaddWolf
…The Harbinger resurrects the ambiguous sense of menace behind the plague doctor garb; it’s a disturbing, modern take on mythic horror, and one of the scariest films of the year…
December 1, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Eddie Harrison
film-authority.com
Despite the over-worked trappings of damn near every horror movie produced in the last two years The Harbinger is a scary good time. Look past the oh-so-familiar setup and you’ll find a treasure-trove of nightmare imagery.
November 2, 2022 | Rating: 7/10
Jonathan DeHaan
Nightmare on Film Street
Plays on the fears we all had during the height of the pandemic, using these cleverly to create a claustrophobic atmosphere of impending doom
October 9, 2022
Rob Aldam
Backseat Mafia
The Harbinger isn’t quite as emotional or as creepy as The Witch In The Window, but it will still go down a treat with horror fans who like their films with a bit more emotional attachment instead of just plain blood and gore.
September 13, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Maria Lattila
whynow
Mitton delivers a new Candyman/Freddy Krueger/Babadook myth for our time. A Pandemic on Elm Street, if you will.
August 29, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Joel Harley
Starburst
A timely work, it taps into the fears and vulnerabilities heightened by the pandemic.
August 11, 2022
Paul Risker
PopMatters
The Harbinger takes its characters down a very dark path, and I can’t promise you any happy endings, but this grim story offers an important reminder: we really need each other.
August 2, 2022
Caitlin Crowley
Flickering Myth
“The Harbinger” is observant, relatable, scare-ya-silly horror.
August 1, 2022 | Rating: 8.5/10
Matt Donato
Slashfilm…
Plot
Daniel and Theresa Snyder move their troubled young daughter Rosalie to a quaint Midwestern town. Soon after they arrive, neighbors begin to die. The townspeople suspect Rosalie and shun the Snyder family. Fearing something evil followed them, the tormented parents seek the advice of a Native American seer who tells them that only death can save Rosalie. When more people die and a detective starts looking into the mysterious deaths, the Snyders must do whatever it takes to protect their family.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Madeleine McGraw plays Rosalie Snyder in The Harbinger (2022).
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The Return of Tanya Tucker (2023)
93%RT Audience Score: 94%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Lengthy title notwithstanding, The Return of Tanya Tucker: Featuring Brandi Carlile pays affectionate tribute to the powerful purity of both artists’ music.
“The Return of Tanya Tucker: Featuring Brandi Carlile” is a long-titled movie that honors the raw talent of both artists and their music. It’s a touching tribute that fans of both artists will appreciate.
Production Company(ies)
Submarine Entertainment
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 48m
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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): Oct 21, 2022 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 10, 2023
Genre(s)
Documentary/Music
Keyword(s)
documentary, music, Tanya Tucker, Brandi Carlile, Kathlyn Horan, Julie Goldman, Christopher Clements, Carolyn Hepburn, Sony Pictures Classics, R, box office, budget, reviewed by Brad Wheeler, Michael O’Sullivan, Bill Goodykoontz, Nell Minow, Noel Murray, Glenn Kenny, Stephen Silver, Gregg Shapiro, Mattie Lucas, Al Alexander, Tom Santilli, MPAA rating, country music, comeback, friendship, creative collaboration, Americana music, Seminole, Texas, archival footage, photographs, singer, performer, fan service, youth audience, talking head aesthetic, fly-on-the-wall look, angels, country music royalty, spurs, tribute, purity, redemptive story, sentimentality, experimentation, refining, new sound, new audience, unexpected friendship, joy, timing, exploration, documentary film, music industry, female musicians, female empowerment, female friendship, female collaboration, female artists, female icons, female legends, female trailblazers, female hell-raisers, female country music, female singers, female performers, female songwriters, female storytellers, female voices, female perspectives, female representation, female stories, female experiences, female struggles, female triumphs, female resilience, female inspiration, female influence, female impact, female legacy
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: $9,678
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $10,362
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,699
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
Brandi Carlile – Self
Kathlyn Horan – Director, Producer
Julie Goldman – Producer
Christopher Clements – Producer
Carolyn Hepburn – Producer
Director(s)
Kathlyn Horan
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Kathlyn Horan, Julie Goldman, Christopher Clements, Carolyn Hepburn
Film Festivals
South by Southwest, Telluride, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (48) | Top Critics (11) | Fresh (44) | Rotten (4)
Tucker’s life is presented as a redemptive story, with sentimentality torqued whenever possible.
November 2, 2022
Brad Wheeler
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
Mostly “The Return” is about listening to great music getting made by two women representing two generations of country music — Carlile is 41 — who genuinely seem to respect each other, and who have obvious talent.
October 26, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/4
Michael O’Sullivan
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
The real draw is watching Tucker work with Carlile.
October 24, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Bill Goodykoontz
Arizona Republic
TOP CRITIC
The documentary’s skillful use of archival footage connects us to Tucker’s extraordinary talent as a singer and her vibrance and magnetism as a performer.
October 21, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Nell Minow
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
This profoundly moving movie covers a different kind of success, as a great musician takes pains to make sure her idol receives some proper respect — the only currency that always matters.
October 20, 2022
Noel Murray
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Overall it’s a better-than-competent piece of fan service and a not unpersuasive bid for an auxiliary youth audience.
October 20, 2022
Glenn Kenny
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
I am a lifelong non-fan of country music, but I admit that I absolutely loved this film,
November 21, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Stephen Silver
Living Life Fearless
If you weren’t a Tanya Tucker fan before, this doc has the potential to make you one.
November 19, 2022 | Rating: B+
Gregg Shapiro
Bay Area Reporter
Much to its credit, [The Return of Tanya Tucker isn’t softball hagiography], as director Kathlyn Horan eschews the typical talking head aesthetic for a fly-on-the-wall look.
November 18, 2022
Mattie Lucas
In Review Online
When the two icons join voices, it’s the sound of angels.
November 15, 2022 | Rating: B
Al Alexander
The Patriot Ledger
After fifteen years Tanya Tucker records new music with Brandi Carlile serving as her biggest cheerleader. It’s a struggle but an interesting one.
November 14, 2022 | Rating: 7/10
Jackie K. Cooper
jackiekcooper.com
This is a nice love-letter to Tanya, and shows that she definitely deserves country music royalty, and that she is far from ready to hand up her spurs.
November 11, 2022 | Rating: B
Tom Santilli
Movie Show Plus…
Plot
Decades after Tanya slipped from the spotlight, rising music star Brandi Carlile takes it upon herself to write an entire album for her hero based on Tanya’s extraordinary life, spurring the greatest comeback in country music history.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Tanya Tucker and Brandi Carlile are the only two stars listed in the cast.
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Mrs Harris Goes to Paris (2022)
93%RT Audience Score: 93%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Led by a luminous Lesley Manville, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris is a good old-fashioned story charmingly told.
If you’re in the mood for a light, feel-good story, you’ll definitely want to follow along as Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris.
Production Company(ies)
Entertainment One, Focus Features
Distributor
Focus Features
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Budapest, Hungary; London, England, United Kingdom; Paris, France
MPAA / Certificate
PG
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 55m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Belgium, France, Hungary
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jul 15, 2022 Wide
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert, Jason Isaacs, Anna Chancellor, Lambert Wilson, Alba Baptista, directed by Anthony Fabian, written by Anthony Fabian, Carroll Cartwright, Keith Thompson, Olivia Hetreed, comedy, drama, House of Dior, widowed cleaning lady, 1950s London, couture Dior dress, adventure to Paris, PG, $8.1M box office, reviewed by Dwight Brown, Rex Reed, Cyrus Cohen, Sara Michelle Fetters, Jake Coyle, Stephanie Zacharek, Filipe Freitas, Eleanor Ringel Cater, Sarah Knight Adamson, Collin Garbarino, David Bax, produced by Anthony Fabian, Xavier Marchand, Guillaume Benski, Dolby Digital, Scope (2.35:1) aspect ratio
Worldwide gross: $30,741,301
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $10,433,915
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend: $1,900,000
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $1,900,000
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,205
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $25,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $25,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,213
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $13,462,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Isabelle Huppert – Claudine Colbert
Jason Isaacs – Archie
Anna Chancellor – Lady Dant
Lambert Wilson – Marquis de Chassagne
Alba Baptista – Natasha
Director(s)
Anthony Fabian
Writer(s)
Anthony Fabian, Carroll Cartwright, Keith Thompson, Olivia Hetreed
Producer(s)
Anthony Fabian, Xavier Marchand, Guillaume Benski
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (120) | Top Critics (34) | Fresh (113) | Rotten (7)
If viewers get stuck on the “this would never happen in real life” notion, they will miss the point of this charming tale.
July 20, 2022
Dwight Brown
DwightBrownInk.com
TOP CRITIC
Manville… brings her own set of dynamics to the role and scores a huge personal triumph.
July 19, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Rex Reed
Observer
TOP CRITIC
Lesley Manville delivers an effervescent performance that reminds us of her formidable comedic, as well as dramatic range.
July 18, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Cyrus Cohen
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
Few films from the past few years have given me as much continuous pleasure as Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris.
July 16, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris stretches a bit to make high and low meet harmoniously, but it often manages the feat, thanks especially to Manville. As a force of British charm, you could imagine her Ada one day teaming up with Paddington.
July 15, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/4
Jake Coyle
Associated Press
TOP CRITIC
It’s rare to find movies that value the mere idea of beauty, and this one—directed by Anthony Fabian—does so unapologetically.
July 15, 2022
Stephanie Zacharek
TIME Magazine
TOP CRITIC
It’s the type of cozy, uplifting film that can easily brighten someone’s day.
August 12, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Filipe Freitas
Always Good Movies
A nauseatingly time-warped film about how the right fancy dress can change your life.
August 11, 2022
Eleanor Ringel Cater
Saporta Report (Atlanta)
“Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” is about more than just wanting a new dress; it’s about pursuing your dreams under impossible circumstances.”
August 9, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Sarah Knight Adamson
Sarah’s Backstage Pass
“Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” is a delightful movie, with a heartwarming story … This midcentury fairy tale reminds us beauty is important and kindness, honesty, and sacrifice for others are the keys to a meaningful life.
August 3, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Collin Garbarino
WORLD
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris isn’t as inspired as the dresses it showcases but it is a well-mounted argument for the importance of fashion.
August 2, 2022
David Bax
Battleship Pretension
Lesley Manville shines in this charming, fairy tale-infused movie that offers a lovely diversion. In an era of superhero movies, it’s so refreshing to see an ordinary woman being the heroine of her own story.
July 29, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Ruth Maramis
FlixChatter Film Blog…
Plot
A widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress and decides that she must have one of her own. After she works, starves and gambles to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris which will change not only her own outlook, but the very future of the House of Dior. Based on Paul Gallico’s novella.
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The Worst Person In The World (Verdens Verste Menneske) (2022)
93%RT Audience Score: 86%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 2 Oscars
19 wins & 84 nominations total
The Worst Person in the World concludes Joachim Trier’s Oslo Trilogy with a romantic comedy that delightfully subverts the genre’s well-worn tropes.
The Worst Person in the World is the kind of movie that makes you feel like you’re not alone in your aimlessness and indecisiveness. It’s a rom com, a character study, and a coming-of-age drama all rolled into one, with a brilliantly believable central performance by Renate Reinsve. Sure, some sequences don’t work, but who cares when you’re too busy laughing and crying and feeling all the feels? And let’s not forget the fantastical moments of hallucinogenic horror and ecstatic joy that elevate this film to a whole new level. So go ahead, watch it and embrace your inner worst person.
Production Company(ies)
Warner Bros.,
Distributor
Neon
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Oslo, Norway
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for sexual content, graphic nudity, drug use and some 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:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:2h 8m
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Language(s):Norwegian
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Country of origin:Denmark, France, Norway, Sweden
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Feb 4, 2022 Limited
Genre(s)
Romance
Keyword(s)
starring Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, Maria Grazia Di Meo, Herbert Nordrum, Hans Olav Brenner, Silje Storstein, directed by Joachim Trier, written by Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt, romance, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Alissa Wilkinson, Mark Kermode, Charlotte O’Sullivan, Kevin Maher, Clarisse Loughrey, Ryan Gilbey, Sarah Ward, Leonardo Garcia Tsao, Jeffrey Overstreet, Brian Eggert, Erick Estrada, produced by Andrea Berentsen Ottmar, Thomas Robsahm, MPAA rating R, Norwegian language, Neon distribution, Dolby Digital sound mix, Flat aspect ratio, love, meaning, contemporary Oslo, four years, Julie, young woman, troubled waters, love life, career path, realistic look, graphic nudity, drug use, sexual content, some language
Worldwide gross: $12,703,104
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $12,942,135
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,881
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,411,356
US/Canada gross: $3,034,775
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $3,300,642
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,919
US/Canada opening weekend: $138,424
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $150,551
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,779
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): 5000000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $5,438,034
Production budget ranking: 1,860
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $2,928,381
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,575,720
ROI to date (est.): 55%
ROI ranking: 1,122
Maria Grazia Di Meo – Sunniva
Renate Reinsve – Julie
Herbert Nordrum – Eivind
Hans Olav Brenner – Ole Magnus
Silje Storstein – Self (Cast & Crew)
Director(s)
Joachim Trier
Writer(s)
Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt
Producer(s)
Andrea Berentsen Ottmar, Thomas Robsahm
Film Festivals
Sundance, Cannes, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 2 Oscars
19 wins & 84 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (233) | Top Critics (53) | Fresh (224) | Rotten (9)
It’s sobering and moving, without too many contrivances or too much sentimentality.
May 11, 2022
Alissa Wilkinson
Vox
TOP CRITIC
Blending melancholy wistfulness with unruly energy and piercing humour, it’s a down-to-earth tale of love and death, boosted by a brilliantly believable central performance and elevated by fantastical moments of hallucinogenic horror and ecstatic joy.
March 27, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Mark Kermode
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
When the wind blows, and on many other occasions, this is the best film in the world.
March 25, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Charlotte O’Sullivan
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
Some sequences simply don’t work. But Reinsve’s performance, warm and fearless, more than compensates and Trier should be celebrated for his ambition and, more importantly, for going there.
March 25, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The Worst Person in the World carries a shimmery feeling of definitiveness to it. It’s the rare piece of art actually invested in why an entire generation can seem so aimless and indecisive.
March 25, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Clarisse Loughrey
Independent (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The endlessly engaging Reinsve… couldn’t play second fiddle if she tried. She brings Julie’s equivocal nature vividly to life without ever slipping into vagueness herself, and supplies the lingering warmth in this fast-moving film.
March 24, 2022
Ryan Gilbey
New Statesman
TOP CRITIC
As a snapshot of an age and life stage, Trier helms a film that’s canny and incisive, also perfects the sensation of constantly zipping onwards even when it seems as if you’re stuck, and knows how to find both joy and darkness in tandem.
July 8, 2022
Sarah Ward
Concrete Playground
Simultaneously a rom com, a character study and a coming-of-age drama… [Full review in Spanish]
June 30, 2022
Leonardo Garcia Tsao
La Jornada
It’s one of the most thoughtful movies about human nature — and one of the most thoughtful about a woman — that I’ve seen since the peak of Kieslowski.
June 30, 2022 | Rating: A-
Jeffrey Overstreet
Looking Closer
About the long process of accepting that some opportunities will be missed, some choices will be regretted, but to keep trying new things, Trier’s film and Reinsve’s performance feel alive and urgently explored.
June 29, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
It centers on the possibilities of love even though it clearly demonstrates the impossibilities of that love. [Full review in Spanish]
June 15, 2022
Erick Estrada
Cinegarage
… Knows the comings and goings of love, keeps you hooked until the very end that leaves you wondering just as much as the beginning. [Full review in Spanish]
June 14, 2022
Carlos Boyero
El Pais (Spain)…
Plot
“The Worst Person in the World” follows Julie, a young woman in contemporary Oslo, as she navigates her love life and career path over the course of four years, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is.
Trivia
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