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Looking to Experience ‘Barbenheimer’ at Home? You’ll Have to Wait!
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Looking to Experience ‘Barbenheimer’ at Home? You’ll Have to Wait!

In 2023, the most unifying cinematic moment of the year was thanks to the unlikely 'Barbenheimer' phenomenon. Few could have predicted that Greta Gerwig's enthusiastic comedy based on the iconic Mattel doll and a historical drama from Christopher Nolan about the creation of the atomic bomb would create a perfect double feature. Instead of being rivals, 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' brought people to movie theaters in droves. And not just in America. The two films were wildly successful around the globe. When both films were released in late July, it was clear that 'Barbie' would be the big box office winner, but both films earned their fare share of ticket sales. In fact, 'Barbie' is the biggest box office hit of the year, with a global gross of over $1.4 billion. 'Oppenheimer...
What to Watch: May 2023 Streaming Preview
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What to Watch: May 2023 Streaming Preview

If you’re looking for something new on streaming in May we’ve got you covered. Check out some of our picks for what you should add to your April streaming watchlist! What are you most excited to see? Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult star in 'Renfield' (Universal Pictures) Newly Available on VOD this May How To Blow Up A Pipeline (available now) The Magic Flute (available now) Mafia Mamma (PVOD, available now) Renfield (PVOD, available now) Evil Dead Rise (PVOD, May 9) R.M.N. (May 16) The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PVOD, May 16) Sisu (PVOD, May 16) Robots (May 19) John Wick: Chapter 4 (PVOD, May 23) https://youtu.be/d2k4QAItiSA *PVOD titles are fresh from theatrical release and generally rent or sell digitally for $19.99 (or higher). ...
‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ Traces the Roots of a Rock & Roll Innovator (Review)
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‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ Traces the Roots of a Rock & Roll Innovator (Review)

You can say a lot of things about Little Richard, but you can't ever say that he was shy. He spent decades telling anyone who would listen that he was the architect of rock and roll. And, of course, he truly was a pioneer but the extreme racism of the American South meant that his singles became even bigger hits when watered down by white artists like Pat Boone and Elvis. Little Richard (Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures) In her fantastic documentary, filmmaker Lisa Cortés attempts to correct the record. An opening night selection at this year's Sundance, 'Little Richard: I Am Everything' is an origin story with extreme admiration. It also illustrates just how far ahead of his time that Little Richard was. He broke stereotypes, gender norms, and the lines of segregation. ...
What to Watch: April 2023 Streaming Preview
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What to Watch: April 2023 Streaming Preview

If you’re looking for something new on streaming in April we’ve got you covered. Check out some of our picks for what you should add to your April streaming watchlist! What are you most excited to see? Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman star in 'A Good Person' (MGM) Newly Available on VOD this April Inside (PVOD, available now) 65 (PVOD, available now) The Quiet Girl (available now) Shazam! Fury of the Gods (PVOD, available now) Emily (PVOD, April 11) A Good Person (PVOD, April 11) One Fine Morning (April 11) Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (PVOD, April 18) A Thousand and One (PVOD, April 18) Enys Men (April 18) Rodeo (April 18) Return To Seoul (April 25) Scream VI (PVOD, April 25) https://youtu.be/SH5c4FZd6qs *PVOD titles are fres...
HBO Max Premieres Oscar-nominated ‘All The Beauty And The Bloodshed’ (Review)
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HBO Max Premieres Oscar-nominated ‘All The Beauty And The Bloodshed’ (Review)

The latest and greatest from filmmaker Laura Poitras ('Citizenfour') is a captivating look at the life and career of artist Nan Goldin. In 'All The Beauty And The Bloodshed,' Poitras takes us far beyond the artistic achievements of a remarkable woman. The film was awarded the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, only the second time in the fest's history that a documentary won the honor. Sadly, it lost out to the timely 'Navalny' at the Oscars this year in the Best Documentary Feature category, It should find a much bigger audience on HBO Max than it did during a brief theatrical release last fall. Nan Goldin in 'All The Beauty And The Bloodshed' (NEON/HBO Documentary Films) The Verdict 'All The Beauty And The Bloodshed' was in my Top 10 for 2022, so you can safely presum...
What to Watch: March 2023 Streaming Preview
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What to Watch: March 2023 Streaming Preview

If you’re looking for something new on streaming in March we’ve got you covered. Check out some of our picks for what you should add to your March streaming watchlist! What are you most excited to see? Keri Russell is no match for "Cocaine Bear" (Universal Pictures) Newly Available on VOD this March Close (PVOD, available now, our review) Consecration (available now) Living (PVOD, available now) Palm Trees and Power Lines (available now) 80 For Brady (PVOD, March 7) Marlowe (PVOD, March 7) Missing (PVOD, March 7) Of An Age (PVOD, March 7) Cocaine Bear (PVOD, March 14) Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan: Brothers In Blues (March 21) Kubrick by Kubrick (March 21) The Son (PVOD, March 28) Smoking Causes Coughing (March 31) https://youtu.be/...
What to Watch: February 2023 Streaming Preview
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What to Watch: February 2023 Streaming Preview

If you’re looking for something new on streaming in February we’ve got you covered. Check out some of our picks for what you should add to your February streaming watchlist! What are you most excited to see? Newly Available on VOD this February Alice, Darling (PVOD, available now) Babylon (PVOD, available now) Ocean Boy (available now) Corsage (February 7) I Wanna Dance With Somebody (PVOD, February 7) Saint Omer (February 7) Swallowed (February 14) EO (February 21) A Man Called Otto (PVOD, February 21) Women Talking (PVOD, February 21) *PVOD titles are fresh from theatrical release and generally rent or sell digitally for $19.99 (or higher). https://youtu.be/dH7Sl2h_aHs Best Picture nominee 'Women Talking' hits digital services on February 2...
What to Watch: January 2023 Streaming Preview
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What to Watch: January 2023 Streaming Preview

If you’re looking for something new on streaming in January we’ve got you covered. Check out some of our picks for what you should add to your January streaming watchlist! What are you most excited to see? Newly Available on VOD this January Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PVOD*, available now) The Return of Tonya Tucker (January 10) The Old Way (January 13) Kitchen Brigade (January 13) Back to the Wharf (January 17) Roberta (January 17) Life Upside Down (January 27) *PVOD titles are fresh from theatrical release and generally rent or sell digitally for $19.99 (or higher). https://youtu.be/vrbAXTWcwQ8 'Life Upside Down' begins streaming on January 27th on VOD. Criterion Channel Sight and Sound's Greatest Films of All Time - Once every 10 ...
The 10 Best Films of 2022
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The 10 Best Films of 2022

Despite going to the theater less than ever, I saw over 120 new release films in 2022. When it comes to the modern theatrical experience, I'm reminded of 'A Tale of Two Cities' when Dickens wrote “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." There are more opportunities than ever for premium moviegoing experiences with multiplexes adding IMAX and Dolby Cinemas across the country, but for the most part, the chain theaters are abysmal at technical presentation. Hell, many theaters aren't even screening movies on the proper sized screens. 'Nope' is one of the Best Films of 2022 (Universal Pictures) But with more and more 4K HDR offerings at home and many new releases being offered for viewing on my couch within 17 days of release, it makes it easy to watch exactly what ...
Friendship Goes Awry in ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ (Review)
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Friendship Goes Awry in ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ (Review)

Martin McDonagh's 'The Banshees of Inisherin' takes place on a fictional island off the coast of Ireland in 1923, with the Irish Civil War exploding off in the distance. The residents of Inisherin lead simple lives. There isn't much to do aside from tend to the land and go to church or the pub. Things turn sour when Colm (Brendan Gleeson) decides that he no longer wishes to associate with longtime friend, Pádraic (Colin Farrell). Simply put, Colm wants to focus his time on composing music and enjoying a little peace and quiet. Being dismissed so quickly and resolutely does not sit well with Pádraic, who can not seem to leave well enough alone. He continues to pester Colm and fight the decision to terminate their friendship Pádraic until Colm gives him a disturbing ultimatum. ...