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"Suspiria" (2018) Movie Review
"Suspiria" (2018) Movie Review

“… Dakota Johnson and Tilda Swinton uphold their immense value as talented actors playing incoming dancer and stern instructor respectively. But that’s where my compliments end…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeNovember 29, 2018suspiria 2018, Featured At Pickford, dakota johnson, tilda swintonComment
"Can You Ever Forgive Me?" Movie Review
"Can You Ever Forgive Me?" Movie Review

“…But it’s [Melissa] McCarthy and Richard E Grant who make this film about a grouch unexpectedly charming…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeNovember 29, 2018can you ever forgive me, Melissa McCarthy, richard e grant, excellent, Featured At Pickford, Marielle HellerComment
"Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald" Movie Review
"Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald" Movie Review

“…ultimately, except for a last minute bombshell, there’s little reason to care that The Crimes of Grindlewald ever became movie…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeNovember 18, 2018fantastic beasts, the crimes of grindlewald, harry potter, wizarding worldComment
"Don't Be Nice" Movie Review
"Don't Be Nice" Movie Review

“…The talent of these young poets cannot be overstated, and the documentary does a phenomenal job showing the struggles the poets have as portions of a functional team and as minority individuals living in an unfair world…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeOctober 29, 201812 out of 12, Excellent, Featured At Pickford, movie review, Doctober 2018, don't be niceComment
"Inventing Tomorrow" Movie Review
"Inventing Tomorrow" Movie Review

“…As if the stories of these teens aren’t inspiring enough on their own, the film is accompanied by an inspiring score that properly frames the monumental nature of what they’re accomplishing…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeOctober 23, 2018inventing tomorrow, movie review, Doctober 2018, Featured Film At SIFF, Featured At Pickford, 12 out of 12, ExcellentComment
"Halloween" (2018) Movie Review
"Halloween" (2018) Movie Review

“…But the biggest problem I have with Halloween is that it sets the slasher genre back a couple decades…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeOctober 23, 2018halloween 2018, movie review, jamie lee curtis, michael myers, 6 out of 12, Okay Comment
"Free Solo" Movie Review
"Free Solo" Movie Review

“…Alex, with his wild goals and crazy dreams, is a fascinating athlete, and it’s impressive to see the dedication he puts towards his passion for climbing…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeOctober 23, 2018free solo, movie review, dOC, Featured At Pickford, 9 out of 12, GoodComment
"We The Animals" Movie Review
"We The Animals" Movie Review

“…By the end, there’s not a clear and concise takeaway from the story. But maybe that was the point…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeOctober 23, 2018we the animals, movie review, Featured At Pickford, 10 out of 12, GoodComment
"Bisbee '17" Movie Review
"Bisbee '17" Movie Review

“…It’s a film that tries so hard to me provocative, emotional, and haunting, but it all comes off as cheesy, and often annoying…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeOctober 23, 2018bisbee 17, movie review, Doctober 2018, Featured At Pickford, 4 out of 12, UnfavorableComment
"Boy Erased" Movie Review
"Boy Erased" Movie Review

“…Boy Erased never tries too hard to elicit tears or insight anger. But for those who can relate or empathize with Jared’s experience, tears and anger may happen naturally…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeOctober 16, 2018boy erased, movie review, lucas hedges, nicole kidman, russell crowe, joel edgerton, VIFF 2018, 11 out of 12, GreatComment
"Ben Is Back" Movie Review
"Ben Is Back" Movie Review

“…it’s Julia Roberts as Ben’s mom whose performance steals the show…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeOctober 15, 2018ben is back, movie review, lucas hedges, kathryn newton, julia roberts, peter hedges, VIFF 2018, 10 out of 12, GoodComment
"First Man" Movie Review
"First Man" Movie Review

“…while impressive sound design keeps the film immersive, slow pacing and rigid characters…like emotionless Armstrong and hyper insensitive Buzz Aldrin…make it difficult to connect with.”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeOctober 11, 2018first man, movie review, ryan gosling, neil armstrong, IMAX, 6 out of 12, OkayComment
"Wine Calling" Movie Review
"Wine Calling" Movie Review

“…what is abundantly apparent in the documentary and in their work ethic is the passion these people have for the art of making wine…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeOctober 11, 2018wine calling, movie review, VIFF 2018, 11 out of 12, GreatComment
"United Skates" Movie Review
"United Skates" Movie Review

“[United Skates is] a film that puts a spotlight on the struggling culture of roller skating. Struggling, not due to a lack of enthusiasm for the activity, but because of the lack of support for it from society as a whole…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeOctober 11, 2018united skates, movie review, Doctober 2018, VIFF 2018, skate culture, 12 out of 12, ExcellentComment
"Vox Lux" Movie Review
"Vox Lux" Movie Review

“…While Vox Lux can be dark and dreary experience, the factor that literally and figuratively makes it dazzle is an exceptional performance from Natalie Portman…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeOctober 9, 2018vox lux, movie review, natalie portman, jude law, raffey cassidy, a star is born, brady corbet, VIFF 2018, 7 out of 12, OkayComment
"Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer" Movie Review
"Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer" Movie Review

Much of the film is nearly an exact representation of what happened in the courtroom and beyond. That's refreshing from an industry that largely fails in films based on real events.

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MoviesTimothy NagleOctober 8, 2018Kermit Gosnell, Dean Cain, Abortion, Nick Searcy, 12 out of 12, ExcellentComment
"Anthem of a Teenage Prophet" Movie Review
"Anthem of a Teenage Prophet" Movie Review
Thomas Stoneham-JudgeOctober 6, 2018VIFF 2018Comment
"Venom" Movie Review #2
"Venom" Movie Review #2

"The world has enough superheroes." That may be true, however, Venom adds not to the legacy of recent strong superhero films; rather to the list of those that make you go 'meh'.”

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MoviesTimothy NagleOctober 6, 2018The Predator, venom, marvel, tom hardy, 6 out of 12, OkayComment
"Venom" Movie Review #1
"Venom" Movie Review #1

:,,,Here’s what Venom has going for it: Tom Hardy…'“

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeOctober 5, 2018venom, movie review, michelle williams, tom hardy, 5 out of 12, UnfavorableComment
"The Favourite" Movie Review
"The Favourite" Movie Review

“…But for every thing I admired about the film, there’s something I despised…”

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MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeOctober 4, 2018VIFF 2018, the favourite, movie review, Yorgos Lanthimos, Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone, Olivia Colman, 7 out of 12, OkayComment
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