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About Jeffery Berg

Jeffery Berg, a writer who lives in Jersey City, NJ, is a frequent guest on the Retro Movie Love Podcast. His poetry has appeared in various journals, and his film writing can also be found on AwardsWatch and on his blog, jdbrecords.com.

Bitter Christmas

Pedro Almodóvar returns with a layered and twisty meditation on loss, relationships, and the art of writing.

By |November 12th, 2026|Foreign|0 Comments
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Mouse

A sensitive tale of grief and an indelible coming-of-age story, featuring excellent performances.

By |November 5th, 2026|Teen, Top Picks|0 Comments
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Wicker

One of the year’s most offbeat offerings, enhanced by its strong ensemble and craftsmanship.

By |October 22nd, 2026|Comedy|0 Comments
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Once Upon a Time in Harlem | NYFF 2026

The Harlem Renaissance comes alive in this rich and intoxicating documentary.

By |October 11th, 2026|Festivals, Music|0 Comments
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Club Kid | NYFF 2026

Jordan Firstman’s debut directorial feature is an earnest, spirited, energetic comedy set within an edgy milieu.

By |October 8th, 2026|Comedy, Festivals, Top Picks|0 Comments
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A Long Winter | NYFF 2026

Andrew Haigh’s latest is a patient, beautifully crafted tale of repression and fractured family bonds.

By |October 4th, 2026|Book adaptation, Family drama, Festivals|0 Comments
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NAZA | NYFF 2026

A piercing, sobering glimpse at the horrors of Israeli military violence against Palestinian civilians.

By |September 29th, 2026|Documentary, Festivals, War|0 Comments
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Primetime

A luridly entertaining picture as well as an uneasy experience..

By |September 25th, 2026|Drama|0 Comments
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The Musical

The Musical is at its best when Mateo Nossa’s lively score takes on a macabre, grandiose Bernard Herrmann–esque Taxi Driver lavishness.

By |September 18th, 2026|Comedy|0 Comments
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