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'Is God Is' lets women rage against the machine
On a mission from their mad-as-hell mother, a pair of twins sets out to kill their dangerous father in surreal neo-western "Is God Is".
 • Karl Delossantos
Hail "Mother Mary", a haunting gothic pop opera — review
Anne Hathaway plays pop star Mother Mary, who attempts to rekindle a partnership with her estranged creative collaborator played by Michaela Coel only…
 • Karl Delossantos
'You, Me & Tuscany' is a rom-com cheat meal (complimentary) — review
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page fall in love on the Tuscan countryside in this classic case of mistaken identity in the romantic-comedy "You, Me …
 • Karl Delossantos

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Best Movies of the Decade (Vol. 3)
Today's recommendations are all—hold for dramatic effect—thrillers.
 • Karl Delossantos
Best Movies of the Decade (Vol. 2)
A band of animal misfits, a house party for the ages and a grandma on an impossible mission are this week's streaming recs.
 • Karl Delossantos
Best Movies of the Decade (Vol. 1)
This week I'm recommending two dramedies that'll have you laughing and crying in equal measure. Plus a big budget monster movie.
 • Karl Delossantos

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'Is God Is' lets women rage against the machine
On a mission from their mad-as-hell mother, a pair of twins sets out to kill their dangerous father in surreal neo-western "Is God Is".
 • Karl Delossantos
Hail "Mother Mary", a haunting gothic pop opera — review
Anne Hathaway plays pop star Mother Mary, who attempts to rekindle a partnership with her estranged creative collaborator played by Michaela Coel only…
 • Karl Delossantos
‘Marty Supreme’ is messy, mad, and mesmerizing
Timothée Chalamet stars as a would-be table tennis star tears through New York City in the pursuit of greatness—and some cash—in “Marty Supreme”.
 • Karl Delossantos
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Flow State
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The Report Card
Matthew Huff
Salty Popcorn
Salty Popcorn
Thomas Johnson
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