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‘Presence’ Review
Film Review Christopher Cross 1/22/25 Film Review Christopher Cross 1/22/25

‘Presence’ Review

A ghost story told from the perspective of the ghost, Steven Soderbergh’s latest experiment in film is a fully realized exercise in agency and empathy.

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‘September 5’ Review
Film Review Christopher Cross 1/21/25 Film Review Christopher Cross 1/21/25

‘September 5’ Review

Tim Fehlbaum’s latest film is an exacting portrait of ethics and objectivity in live journalism, with a cast and attention to detail that elevates its workmanlike approach.

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‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’ Review
Film Review Christopher Cross 1/16/25 Film Review Christopher Cross 1/16/25

‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’ Review

Christian Gudegast’s sophomore directorial effort is a confident tonal shift of a sequel to one of 2018’s most surprisingly refined action films.

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‘Harbin’ Review
Film Review Christopher Cross 1/14/25 Film Review Christopher Cross 1/14/25

‘Harbin’ Review

Woo Min-ho’s latest historical political thriller is an uninteresting depiction of resistance in Japanese-occupied Korea.

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‘Nosferatu’ Review
Film Review Christopher Cross 1/7/25 Film Review Christopher Cross 1/7/25

‘Nosferatu’ Review

Robert Eggers’s latest film takes a familiar narrative and imbues it with terrifying imagery and unparalleled immersion.

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‘The End’ Review
Film Review Christopher Cross 12/24/24 Film Review Christopher Cross 12/24/24

‘The End’ Review

Joshua Oppenheimer’s debut narrative feature is a baffling mix of genres that still manages to reflect the evils of humankind.

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‘Gladiator II’ review
Film Review Christopher Cross 12/19/24 Film Review Christopher Cross 12/19/24

‘Gladiator II’ review

Ridley Scott returns to one of his most prolific films with a sword-and-sandals epic that is both satisfying and disappointing.

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‘Conclave’ Review
Film Review Christopher Cross 11/26/24 Film Review Christopher Cross 11/26/24

‘Conclave’ Review

Edward Berger's papal thriller turns an otherwise sterile screenplay into a lavish and focused commentary on the current political landscape.

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‘Blink’ Review
Film Review Christopher Cross 11/1/24 Film Review Christopher Cross 11/1/24

‘Blink’ Review

Daniel Roher and Edmund Stenson’s documentary on a congenital condition that takes a family across the world is a heartwarming and slight experience.

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VIFF 2024: ‘Universal Language’ Review
Film Review, VIFF 2024 Christopher Cross 10/1/24 Film Review, VIFF 2024 Christopher Cross 10/1/24

VIFF 2024: ‘Universal Language’ Review

Matthew Rankin's sophomore feature is an imaginative and heartfelt celebration of human connection in a fictionalized Canada.

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VIFF 2024: ‘Anora’ Review
VIFF 2024, Film Review Christopher Cross 9/29/24 VIFF 2024, Film Review Christopher Cross 9/29/24

VIFF 2024: ‘Anora’ Review

Sean Baker's latest film is an exciting and tense whirlwind romance, led by a tremendous performance and infectious energy.

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VIFF 2024: ‘Matt and Mara’ Review
Film Review, VIFF 2024 Christopher Cross 9/28/24 Film Review, VIFF 2024 Christopher Cross 9/28/24

VIFF 2024: ‘Matt and Mara’ Review

Kazik Radwanski's latest film is a richly textured analysis of creative people wrestling with modern-day anxieties.

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