Rita Moreno Doc Honors a Trailblazer
By Lynn VenhausEGOT winner Rita Moreno, who will turn 90 on Dec. 11, traveled from Puerto Rico to America with her mother when she was...
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‘I Carry You With Me’ – An Ambitious, Emotional Narrative
By Alex McPherson A soul-stirring examination of love, injustice, and the American Dream, director Heidi Ewing’s new film, “I Carry You With Me,” will stay...
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Edgar Wright’s documentary on The Sparks Brothers Is a Sparkling Portrait
By Alex McPhersonWhenever Edgar Wright releases a new film, my heart races with anticipation. After such classics as “Shaun of the Dead” and my all-time...
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Alliance of Women Film Journalists Partners with Kino Lorber to Present Female-Focused Series
The Alliance of Women Film Journalists (AWFJ) has announced the debut of a partnership with Kino Lorber to present a film series curated by a...
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Exuberant ‘In the Heights’ Pops with Charismatic Performances and Heartfelt Story
By Lynn Venhaus“In the Heights” is indescribably delicious -- and one of the best movie musicals of the 21st century, splendidly transferred from stage to...
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Creepy ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ Takes Trilogy Beyond Haunted Houses
By Lynn VenhausAs in all “The Conjuring” movies, this sinister tale is based on a true story, which raises the chills.But unlike the first two...
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Tribeca Festival Offers Virtual Audiences Online Premiere Screenings June 9-20
Premieres Include Films Featuring Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama, Billie Eilish and Chris Paul, and the Hopeful Future of Ferguson, MO For the...
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‘It’s Not a Burden’ Tackles Role Reversals of Parents and Children
By Lynn VenhausEvery family face challenges, and especially when roles are reversed – when children must care for their parents. The new documentary, “It’s Not a Burden,” hits...
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‘Travel the World Through Film’ Virtual St. Louis Jewish Film Festival June 6-13
The 26th Annual St. Louis Jewish Film Festival will be held virtually this summer, from June 6 through June 13. The Festival will present a selection...
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‘Cruella’ A Bold Re-Imagining of Iconic Disney Villain Pops With Color
By Lynn VenhausA cheeky live-action prequel that delves into the down-and-out origins of one of Disney’s iconic villains, “Cruella” is a dark tale of dueling...
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