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Nominations For Inaugural American Independent Film Awards Revealed

February 19, 2017 9:48 am

We know — it's February and the last thing you want to hear about is another awards show, but believe us when we say that the American Independent Film Awards are different. Generally speaking, the awards seaso...

Kimber Myers’ Top 10 Films Of 2016

Kimber Myers

December 30, 2016 11:23 am

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For a variety of reasons, 2016 marked my personal record for the most new films I've seen in any given year, which is simultaneously a triumph and a problem. More movies equals more choice, and I'm nothing if n...

The 25 Best 2016 Films You Might Not Have Seen

Jessica Kiang

December 29, 2016 12:12 pm

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There's too much TV, too many films, and there have been a few other things going on in 2016. So for sure, there are very few of us, even among the fraternity of full-time film commentators, who can say they've...

Celebrating The Films Of 2016

Kevin Jagernauth

December 6, 2016 12:02 pm

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It's too bad that who dismissively write off 2016 as "a bad movie year" couldn't find more than a few films to treasure across the last twelve months. Sure, blockbuster movies were pretty terrible all around, b...

‘Moana’ Rides Big Thanksgiving Wave, While ‘Allied,’ ‘Bad Santa 2’ & ‘Rules Don’t Apply’ All Struggle [Box Office]

Kevin Jagernauth

November 27, 2016 4:28 pm

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It was a weekend of binge-eating, bargain shopping, and also trying to find ways to fill time with the family. And it seems the movie of choice for those headed to the multiplex was an all-ages offering from Di...

Friendship Unravels In New Trailer For Psychological Thriller ‘Always Shine’ With Mackenzie Davis & Caitlin FitzGerald

Kevin Jagernauth

October 19, 2016 12:00 pm

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The road to success sometimes leaves friendships behind, and from that kernel unravels the thriller "Always Shine," which has been earning strong buzz on the festival circuit. And with director Sophia Takal's f...

Tribeca Review: Sophia Takal’s Superb Thriller ‘Always Shine’ Starring Mackenzie Davis And Caitlin FitzGerald

Kimber Myers

April 17, 2016 1:52 pm

Reviews

Even if Sophia Takal’s second film were merely a straightforward psychological thriller about the rivalry between two actress friends, it would still be gripping from start to finish. There’s a rising feeling o...