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Mank review

MANK Review — All Hollywood Loves It, But Others? Meh

Lisa Johnson Mandell’s Mank review says it’s the kind of glamorous Hollywood biopic Oscar voters adore, but…

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Results of the 26th Annual Critics Choice Awards

Check Out the Results of the 26th Annual Critics Choice Awards

Nomadland and The Crown clean up! See the full list of results of the Critics Choice Association’s…

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The United States VS Billie Holiday review

THE UNITED STATES VS BILLIE HOLIDAY Review — More High Notes Than Low

In her The United States VS Billie Holiday review, Lisa Johnson Mandell says Andra Day’s riveting performance…

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Nomadland Review — Stunningly Subtle and Sublime

In her Nomadland review, Lisa Johnson Mandell explains how Frances McDormand and Chloé Zhao show the aching beauty…

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Film Nominations for the 26th Annual Critics Choice Awards Announced

2020 was a crazy year for movies, and the 26th Annual Critics Choice Awards have been delayed….

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The Midnight Sky review

THE MIDNIGHT SKY Review — George Clooney’s Latest Launches Beauty, Emotion, Suspense

Lisa Johnson Mandell’s The Midnight Sky review says George Clooney’s  latest takes us on two compelling, bittersweet sci-fi…

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32 weeks review

32 WEEKS Review — An Unforgettable Millennial Amnesia Drama

32 Weeks review — Lisa Johnson Mandell says writer/director Brian Cavallaro zeroes in on the pre-pandemic Millennial…

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Inaugural Critics Choice Super Awards

All the Nominees for the Inaugural Critics Choice Super Awards

  The inaugural Critics Choice Super Awards will recognize movies and TV shows in the critically under…

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HILLBILLY ELEGY Review — A Serviceable Vehicle for Award-Worthy Performances

Lisa Johnson Mandell’s Hillbilly Elegy review says performances by Amy Adams and Glenn Close are sure to…

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REBECCA Review — Lush, Lovely and Intriguing

Lisa Johnson Mandell’s Rebecca review says this new take on an Oscar winning classic does not disappoint….

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The Trial of the Chicago 7 review

THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 Review — The Whole World is Watching

In her The Trial of the Chicago 7 review, Lisa Johnson Mandell says the Aaron Sorkin written…

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the Glorias review

THE GLORIAS Review — An Engaging Long Look at the Life of a Feminist Icon

Lisa Johnson Mandell’s The Glorias review says director and co-writer Julie Taymor brings a fanciful, artsy twist…

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