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The ’90s rock band was known for the tetchy relationship between the brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher. This documentary finds them in an unexpected place.
Author: Glenn Kenny
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‘Give It a Shot’ Review: Birth Control for Men
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There’s a new birth control method — and this documentary asks men to take the title of the film seriously.
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‘The Whisper Man’ Review: Robert De Niro Tries to Crack a Grisly Case
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Robert De Niro plays a world-weary retired lawman drawn back into a horrifying case, while Adam Scott holds our attention as his estranged son.
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‘Spa Weekend’ Review: Girls Gone Wellness
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Leslie Mann leads a quartet of gal pals looking for rest, relaxation and sensual massages in this raucous comedy.
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‘The Snare’ Review: Stuck, With No Good Way Out
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Written and directed by Merlin Camozzi, the film is a potent critique of the tactics used to fight the war on drugs.
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‘The Brink of War’ Review: When the U.S. and U.S.S.R. Came Together
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Written and directed by Michael Russell Gunn and produced by Angel Studios, the film chronicles the frustrating 1986 summit between Reagan and Gorbachev.
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‘The Last Picture Shows’ Review: Celebrating Old-School Movie Houses
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The stand-alone cinema is facing extinction. A new documentary chronicles its fight for survival in the United States.
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‘Wham! 10 Days in China’ Review: Pop Music History With a Secret Goal
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The British pop duo Wham! was the first Western act of its kind to play mainland China. This documentary reveals the hidden agenda of the shows.
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‘72 Hours’ Review: Kevin Hart Is Joining Your Bachelor Party
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Hart plays an ad executive who tries to learn about the younger generation by tagging along to a bachelor party weekend. It proves a less than healthy move.