The New York Times – Film:
In this intimate documentary, a Philadelphia family of six reels from a daughter’s recent overdose.
Author: Natalia Winkelman
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‘The Invitation’ Review: Bringing Down the Haunted House
The New York Times – Film:
Nathalie Emmanuel stars as the unwitting belle of an English manor in this middling gothic horror movie that leaves her blind to the blood-red flags waving at every turn.
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‘Look Both Ways’ Review: To Be and Not to Be
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This Netflix drama stages a delusion of young womanhood by tracking its heroine down forking paths: one in which she gets pregnant, and one in which she pursues a career.
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‘Rogue Agent’ Review: The Spy Who Duped Me
The New York Times – Film:
James Norton stars as a British charmer who claims he’s an MI5 agent in this irksome thriller based on a true story.
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‘Wedding Season’ Review: Much ‘I Do’ About Nothing
The New York Times – Film:
To appease their moms, a pair of Indian American entrepreneurs pretend at romance over a spate of nuptials in this soulless romantic comedy on Netflix.
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‘How to Please a Woman’ Review: The Service Industry
The New York Times – Film:
A bespoke business that offers house cleaning and sex work for women is at the heart of this Australian comedy.
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‘Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down’ Review: A New Mission
The New York Times – Film:
This documentary from the directors of “RBG” offers a window into the life of the former Democratic congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords after she survived a bullet wound to the head.
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‘Fair Play’ Review: Casting a Floodlight on Invisible Labor
The New York Times – Film:
This documentary, a lucid look at household tasks based on Eve Rodsky’s best seller, pairs actionable guidance with testimony from real families.
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‘Sniper: The White Raven’ Review: Rage and Resilience
The New York Times – Film:
This slick fictional portrait of a Ukrainian sniper begins in tranquillity before thrusting us into the silent brutality of the battlefield.