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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.

Talk to Me

As in most movies, dipping into the occult has dire ramifications in this raucous and unsettling debut feature.

By |July 27th, 2023|Horror, Top Picks|0 Comments

Kokomo City

With authenticity and a dash of the irreverent, the documentary gathers testimonies from four Black trans sex workers from Atlanta and New York.

By |July 27th, 2023|Documentary, GLBT, Top Picks|0 Comments

Earth Mama

Writer/director Savanah Leaf guides the viewer with ease and delicate care in her impressive debut.

By |July 5th, 2023|Drama, Top Picks|0 Comments

Asteroid City

As usual, Wes Anderson’s new film is sumptuous to look at and an amazing feat of artistry by his team of costumers, set decorators, and miniature model makers.

By |June 15th, 2023|Satire, Sci-fi|0 Comments

Falcon Lake

A softhearted yet somewhat stringent and bitter coming-of-age tale.

By |June 1st, 2023|Teen|0 Comments

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