Wasp Network
By Guillermo Lopez Meza July 10, 2020
Probably one of the weakest entries in the usually worthwhile filmography of the critically revered director Olivier Assayas.
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Relic
By Ben Wasserman
Guided by strong performances, this is one of the most haunting films of 2020 so far.
The Tobacconist
By Ben Wasserman July 9, 2020
So many coming-of-age stories have dealt with navigating the complexities of love and self-identity that it’s surprising it took this long for one to feature Sigmund Freud as a supporting character.
Black Magic for White Boys
By Paul Weissman
The flavor is Woody Allen, if he isn’t trying particularly hard.
Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado
By Guillermo Lopez Meza July 8, 2020
An exhilarating and funny and much-deserved tribute to the famous Puerto Rican astrologer.
The Outpost
By Andrew Plimpton July 6, 2020
Based on Jake Tapper’s best-selling nonfiction book, the film features a rich and varied cast that sometimes transcends the tough-talking masculinity we expect from war films.
John Lewis: Good Trouble
By Wilda Williams July 2, 2020
The story of Congressman John Lewis’s life is the ongoing story of the civil rights movement.
Welcome to Chechnya
By Kyle Mustain June 30, 2020
Director David France and his small crew went incognito pretending to be tourists to covertly film LGBTQ citizens who were trying to flee Chechnya to safety.
Irresistible
By Ben Wasserman June 26, 2020
While Jon Stewart’s satire comes from a place of passion, its execution feels both ham-fisted and rather soft. His message is all text and no subtext.