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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.

Sanctuary

Sexual role-play exposes the limitations and fluctuating power dynamics of class, gender, and kink.

By |May 17th, 2023|sex|0 Comments

Monica

The story of a family member returning home to take care of someone ailing is not new, but since Monica is told from a detailed trans perspective, it’s distinctive.

By |May 11th, 2023|Family drama, Top Picks|0 Comments

Chile ’76

An intimate, suspenseful film that has the feel of the political paranoia thrillers of the 1970s.

By |May 4th, 2023|South American, Thriller|0 Comments

Polite Society

Breezy, buoyant, and populated with a charming cast, writer/director Nida Manzoor’s martial arts-fueled action/comedy is awash in pop and literary references.

By |April 27th, 2023|Action, Comedy|0 Comments

Carmen

In the latest adaption of the opera, Benjamin Millepied’s stark and austere feature is a musical getaway drama set along the U.S./Mexico border.

By |April 20th, 2023|Musical|0 Comments

Mafia Mamma

The idea of behind this comedy feels a bit like a brisk and breezy throwback to something Goldie Hawn may have starred in the 1980s. Unfortunately, that is not the case.

By |April 13th, 2023|Crime|0 Comments

A Thousand and One

Anchored by a bold, fully embodied performance by Teyana Taylor, writer/director A.V. Rockwell’s feature debut is a mesmerizing New York City–set family drama.

By |March 30th, 2023|Family drama, Top Picks|0 Comments

Inside

In this episodic survivalist tale, Willem Dafoe plays an art thief who gets stuck in a sealed-off condominium after a heist goes awry.

By |March 16th, 2023|Thriller|0 Comments

Punch

A sensitive portrayal of rural New Zealand life, teeming with themes of masculinity, angst, and sexual exploration.

By |March 9th, 2023|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, GLBT|0 Comments