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Posted 3 weeks ago Movies

North Carolina Film Critics Association announces 2021 winners

“The Power of the Dog” earned six honors, including Best Narrative Film and Best Director

Posted 3 months ago Movies

Review: Beautiful cinematography, tender performances bring ‘C’mon C’mon’ to life

“C’mon, C’mon” earns its emotional ups and downs on its way to being one of the best films of 2021.

Posted October 21, 20211 Comment Movies

Review: ‘Petite Maman’ tackles grief with tender childhood innocence

“Petite Maman” is a simple, tender story, but it manages to take grand ideas and whittle them down to the basics.

Posted August 30, 20211 Comment Movies

Johnny’s Awards Radar: The Pre-Festival 2022 Oscar Predictions

As festival season ramps up, senior writer Johnny Sobczak reveals his first batch of Oscar predictions for the 94th Academy Awards.

Posted February 10, 20213 Comments Movies

Review: ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ gives an unflinching look at Fred Hampton

“Judas and the Black Messiah” finally etches the tragedy of Fred Hampton in celluloid for us to revisit and revere for years to come.

Posted February 4, 2021 Movies

Review: Less is more in ‘Malcolm & Marie’ thanks to jaw-dropping performances from Zendaya, Washington

Writer-director Sam Levinson is operating at the top of his craft in this moment, and “Malcolm & Marie” is simply his latest example that sometimes less is more.

Posted January 4, 2021 Movies

North Carolina Film Critics Association announces 2020 winners

The North Carolina Film Critics Association announced its winners for the 2020 season Monday.

Posted December 7, 20203 Comments Movies

Review: ‘Sound of Metal’ tells a deeply personal and important story

“Sound of Metal” is a deeply emotional and personal story of survival and understanding yourself and your place in the world.

Posted December 4, 20203 Comments Movies

Review: ‘Mank’ may be a technical marvel, but it’s empty inside

When it comes to the technical aspects, “Mank” is stunning, but its story and pacing fall flat.

Posted November 20, 20201 Comment Movies

Review: ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ is a magnificent farewell to Chadwick Boseman

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” is a performance-driven film – and it more than delivers in that department thanks to Boseman and Davis.

Posted November 2, 2020 Movies

Podcast: ‘On The Rocks’ Review, ‘Mandalorian’ Premiere Recap and the Worst Movie Idea Ever

Zach and Johnny are venturing into Apple TV+ to talk Sofia Coppola’s “On The Rocks.” Plus, “The Mandalorian” premiere, first reviews of “Mank,” and the worst movie idea ever!

Posted October 28, 2020 Movies

Podcast: ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ Review, ‘Euphoria’ is Back and What’s Next for Denis Villeneuve?

Zach and Johnny are here to break down “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.” Very nice! Plus, the guys discuss the return of “Euphoria,” Denis Villeneuve’s next project and the week’s new trailers.

Posted October 19, 2020 Movies

Podcast: ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Review, New ‘Batman’ Shoots and Early Awards Contenders

Zach and Johnny are split on Aaron Sorkin’s latest, “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” Plus, the guys break down the new images from the set of “The Batman” and recap their early awards season favorites.