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TFF ’20: SOMEBODY UP THERE LIKES ME Looks At Career Of Rolling Stones Guitarist Ronnie Wood
This new documentary from Mike Figgis gives a cursory examination of the life of the rock and roll guitarist.
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Review: SLAY THE DRAGON Draws Line In Sand Over Gerrymandering
A citizen’s group in Michigan fights against entrenched politicians to insure fair elections for their state.
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TFF ’20: CALL YOUR MOTHER A Sweet But Thin Tribute To Comedians And Their Moms
Although the Tribeca Film Festival has been indefinitely postponed, several films that were scheduled to screen at the event have been made available to critics for screening. Call Your Mother is not as deep or [click for more]
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TFF ’20: ASIA Tells An Emotionally Honest Mother-Daughter Story
This debut feature from Israeli writer/director Ruthy Priba eschews the typical conventions of its story for a more emotionally honest film.
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TFF ’20: STATE OF TEXAS VS MELISSA A Dry Tale Of The Justice System’s Failure
An examination of a murder case that is far more complex than it appears on its surface.
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TFF ’20: PICTURE A SCIENTIST A Hard Look At Sexism In Sciences
A look at systemic racism and sexism in scientific academia and laboratory work.
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TFF ’20: OTTOLENGHI AND THE CAKES OF VERSAILLES Is Empty Movie Calories
This documentary unites a number of pastry chefs as the prepare for a high profile event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Review: COME AS YOU ARE A Humorous Story About Human Needs
Three disabled men make a run for the boarder and a Montreal bordello in this wam comedy about friendship and human connection.
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Review: BIRDS OF PREY (AND THE FABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN) A Joyful, Colorful Riot
Margot Robbie’s SUICIDE SQUAD psycho is back trying to get over her breakup with the Joker and save Gotham City from a vicious crime boss.
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RISE OF SKYWALKER Doesn’t Reach High Enough To Meet The Occasion
The finale of the 42-year cinematic saga aims high but misses the mark somewhat.