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Veronica Phillips

April 6, 2022

SXSW 2022 ‘The Thief Collector’ Review: A Peculiar Tale About A Quirky Couple and a Stolen Painting

This documentary about an art heist unravels a mind-bending mystery.…

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April 1, 2022

SXSW 2022 ‘Clean’ Review: An Empathetic Exploration of Humanity’s Messes

This documentary about an activist and “trauma cleaner” is a fascinating peek into a hidden world.…

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March 27, 2022

SXSW 2022 ‘Linoleum’ Review: Sci-Fi and Surreal Suburbia

Jim Gaffigan stars in this otherworldly indie about finding wonder and astonishment in the everyday, and in the inexplicable.…

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March 25, 2022

SXSW 2022 ‘Millie Lies Low’ Review: Anxiety-Fueled Messy Truths

New Zealand comedy-drama ‘Millie Lies Low’ explores the protagonist's quest for validation, and sits in cringey, strange truths with simplicity, tenderness, and skill.…

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March 24, 2022

SXSW 2022 ‘Soft & Quiet’ Review: A Haunting Portrayal of White Female Violence

'Soft & Quiet' is insistent and endless, playing out almost in real time and tracking the events through unsteady, shaky, spinning handheld shots.…

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March 18, 2022

SXSW 2022 ‘Jethica’ Review: Dead Guys and Deadpan Humor

'Jethica’ is a darkly comedic tale of a ghostly stalker, and somewhat lags in pacing but finds beauty in its barren expanses.…

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March 16, 2022

‘The Batman’ Review: A Stylized Exploration of What Makes Batman a Dark Hero

While not always fulfilling some of its deeper thematic commentary, 'The Batman' explores the tortured psyche of its titular hero and what makes him so captivating.…

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March 15, 2022

‘Euphoria’ Season 2 Review, part 2: Overdosing and Overloading on Trauma

Season 2 of 'Euphoria' opts for a constant overloading of traumas with little catharsis or empathy after the fact, as well as an uneven throwing about of retribution, redemption, and punishment.…

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March 7, 2022

‘Smiling Friends’ Review: A Compelling Comedy for the Digital Age

‘Smiling Friends’ is an entertaining animated comedy with a short run time and sharp critique of late-stage capitalism.…

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February 20, 2022

‘Jackass Forever’ Review: A Stunt-Filled Spectacle of Chaos and Unbridled Joy

'Jackass Forever' works tirelessly to fulfill the cartoonish aspirations of the creators, and finds surprising poignancy and celebration of the fun of life in its outlandish antics.…

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