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Clint Eastwood’s crime-thriller shows us why shirking karmic debt and shirking jury duty are bad ideas. It'll get you ruminating.
‘Conclave’: Possibly 2024’s Best Dramatic Film
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‘Conclave’: Possibly 2024’s Best Dramatic Film

Cardinals pick a new pope. Who would have thought such a solemn and stately story would crackle with enough electricity to have you on the edge of your seat?
‘Megalopolis’: Francis Ford Coppola’s Latest Magnum Opus Has Arrived
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‘Megalopolis’: Francis Ford Coppola’s Latest Magnum Opus Has Arrived

Love it or hate it, this epic film leaves little room for middle ground and is never boring.
‘How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’: A Delightful Thai Drama
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‘How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’: A Delightful Thai Drama

A young Thai director takes us on a heartfelt journey through love, loss, and the human spirit.
‘Reagan’: Rotten Tomatoes Score: Critics: 18, Audience: 98
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‘Reagan’: Rotten Tomatoes Score: Critics: 18, Audience: 98

‘Reagan’ is wake-up call about the evils of communism, which, without study, is almost impossible to spot. This warm, fuzzy biopic attempts to blow the whistle.

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‘A Real Pain’: Way More Than a Buddy Road Flick

Wearing four big hats, Jesse Eisenberg mixes the comic with the tragic to great effect.
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‘Juror #2’: Clint Eastwood’s Directorial Swan Song a Success

Clint Eastwood’s crime-thriller shows us why shirking karmic debt and shirking jury duty are bad ideas. It'll get you ruminating.
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‘Blitz’: McQueen’s ‘Odyssey’ Is an Inspired Take on World War II

The director tries an unusual approach that works at points, but overall the film’s timeline is off. Irrespective, it’s worth seeing.
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Director Nolfi and his writers avoid audio-visual overkill in favor of smart storytelling.
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An action thriller that overdoes action scenes and flubs its plot direction.
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‘We Live in Time’: Engaging but Odd Weepie Told out of Time

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‘The Silent Hour’: ‘Die Hard’ but the Detective Is Deaf

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After a lukewarm start, “The Silent Hour” goes loud and is surprisingly engaging.