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13-05-2025 Vol 19

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We Were Dangerous Review: A Coming-of-Age Tale of Energetic Independence and Defiance

The Matron (Rima Te Wiata) of Te Motu School for Incorrigible and Delinquent Girls truly believes she’s doing the work…

The Code Review: Dasha Nekrasova and Peter Vack Pus Through the Chaos of Modern Life

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 Fantasia coverage. The Code opens in theaters on May…

Black Tea Review: Abderrahmane Sissako Crafts a Low-Tempo Romance

Do you want someone to whisper into your ear or yell? In most cases, you’ll answer the former, but if…

Caught by the Tides Review: Jia Zhangke and Zhao Tao Speed Through 20 Years of History

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 Cannes coverage. Caught by the Tides opens in theaters…

Friendship Review: Tim Robinson Masters Cringe in Hysterically Funny Comedy

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 TIFF coverage. Friendship opens in theaters on May 9.…

Fight or Flight Review: Aviation Thriller Leans On the Sturdy Charm of Josh Hartnett

When James Madigan’s action picture Fight or Flight works it’s because of Josh Hartnett. The premise is fairly simple: a…

Henry Johnson Review: The Abyss Stares Back in David Mamet’s Effective Prison Drama

The abyss stares back––that’s the overwhelming feeling of David Mamet’s new film Henry Johnson. It’s based on his play of…

A Desert Review: Neo-Noir Debut Can Only Coast on Vibes For So Long

Anything weird, offbeat, or psychosexual seems to elicit the world “Lynchian” in descriptions, reviews, or marketing material. It’s become a…

Vulcanizadora Review: A Dark, Hilarious, and Contemplative New Vision from Joel Potrykus

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 Tribeca coverage. Vulcanizadora opens in theaters on May 2.…

Pavements Review: Alex Ross Perry Both Reinvents and Justifies the Rock Doc

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 Venice coverage. Pavements opens in theaters on May 2.…