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‘Air’ Review: Ben Affleck’s Ode to Michael Jordan Is Affectionate and Involving, Even When It Fails to Convince
The 'Argo' actor/director stars alongside Matt Damon and Viola Davis in this feature about the creation of Nike's Air Jordan shoe.
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‘Joy Ride’ Review: Ashley Park and Stephanie Hsu in a Raunchy, Rowdy Comedy With Genuine Heart
This directorial debut from 'Crazy Rich Asians' screenwriter Adele Lim follows four friends on their wild, international adventure.
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‘Evil Dead Rise’ Review: A Wonderfully Sick New Installment in the Beloved Horror Franchise
In the latest entry in Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell's series, a mother and her children must fight the demonic forces in their apartment.
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‘Black Barbie: A Documentary’ Review: A Fascinating but Unfocused History of a Groundbreaking Doll
In her debut documentary premiering at SXSW, Lagueria Davis examines the origins and implications of Black Barbie dolls.
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‘Self Reliance’ Review: Anna Kendrick in Jake Johnson’s Timidly Absurdist Take on Reality TV
The 'New Girl' star's feature directorial debut, executive produced by The Lonely Island, is about a cantankerous man who agrees to go on a dark web reality television show.
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‘Tetris’ Review: Taron Egerton in a Compelling Video Game Origin Story That Could Have Been More
The actor plays Henk Rogers in Jon S. Baird's fictionalized look at the licensing battle around the popular puzzle game Tetris, premiering at SXSW.
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‘Problemista’ Review: Tilda Swinton and Julio Torres Charm in a Delightful Surrealist Debut
An aspiring toy designer takes a job assisting an eccentric art world outcast in hopes of getting his expiring work visa renewed in Torres' directorial bow.
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‘Down Low’ Review: Zachary Quinto and Lukas Gage in a Frenetic and Shallow Queer Comedy
Rightor Doyle's film, which premiered at SXSW, is about an unlikely friendship between a repressed middle-aged gay man and a young masseur.
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‘Bottoms’ Review: Emma Seligman’s ‘Shiva Baby’ Follow-Up Is Acerbic, Airy and Less Subversive Than It Thinks
Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri play two girls trying to lose their virginity before graduation in Seligman's sophomore feature.
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‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Review: Chris Pine Anchors a Buoyant and Accessible Adaptation
The actor stars alongside Michelle Rodriguez, Justice Smith, Regé-Jean Page and Sophia Lillis in Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley's highly anticipated adaptation of the popular game.
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‘Under the Sky of Damascus’ Review: A Shattering Peek at Life for Syrian Women
Syrian filmmakers Talal Derki, Heba Khaled and Ali Wajeeh chronicle the experience of five actresses trying to record and expose their country's deeply entrenched misogyny.
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‘Creed III’ Review: Michael B. Jordan-Directed Threequel Is Stronger on Style Than Narrative Sense
In the third installment of the 'Rocky' spinoff, Adonis Creed faces an old friend (played by Jonathan Majors) to protect his title and his pride.
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