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  • Conclave (2024)

    Conclave (2024)

    ★★★★1/2 Edward Berger’s gripping Vatican-based thriller is both dramatically and philosophically satisfying in its depiction of the political inner workings of the Catholic church Read more

  • Nightbitch (2024)

    Nightbitch (2024)

    ★★★★ Amy Adams is excellent as an exhausted stay-at-home mother who slowly starts to turn into a dog in Marielle Heller’s hilariously bonkers dark comedy Read more

  • Moana 2 (2024)

    Moana 2 (2024)

    ★★★1/2 The visually stunning Disney sequel manages to recapture the beauty of its Polynesian setting but suffers from re-treading familiar emotional beats as well as lacking a notable villain Read more

  • Wicked (2024)

    Wicked (2024)

    ★★★★ The long running Broadway production finally makes its cinematic debut in fittingly wonderful fashion with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande providing plenty of on-screen magic Read more

  • Gladiator II (2024)

    Gladiator II (2024)

    ★★★ While I was somewhat entertained by the bombastic action set pieces, Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel lacks the emotional weight that made the first film so iconic Read more

  • The Piano Lesson (2024)

    The Piano Lesson (2024)

    ★★★1/2 Boasting a remarkably talented ensemble, “The Piano Lesson” is a largely impressive debut from Malcolm Washington, although I found the narrative to be less impactful than previous Wilson adaptations Read more

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