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My reviews

The Conversation (1974)

best

8.5

Francis Ford Coppola’s taut crime thriller is a timely tale about the dissolution of privacy

Barton Fink (1991)

7.9

A writer succumbs to dark depths in this surreal and stylish film from the Coen Brothers

Looking

best

8.0

An authentic take on modern love and friendship through the lens of queer millennials

The Goodbye Girl (1977)

best

8.0

A whip-smart script and award-winning performances elevate this romantic comedy about a single mom who finds love in New York City

Dazed and Confused (1993)

7.6

Messy and meandering, this film is the perfect tribute to the last day of high school

The Residence

7.5

An enjoyable whodunnit that doesn’t sacrifice emotional depth for epic scaleAn enjoyable whodunnit that doesn’t sacrifice emotional depth for epic scale

Long Bright River

7.2

What this hard-hitting police thriller lacks in originality, it more than makes up for in dedication and heart

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

7.8

Beneath its raunchy exterior, this film is a revolutionary film about the absurdity and confusion of teenhood

Ludwig

7.4

Equal parts smart and amusing, this murder mystery is helmed by a puzzle-loving recluse forced to be an undercover detective

My Dead Friend Zoe (2025)

7.0

A heartfelt if uneven tribute to veterans

The Wheel of Time

7.1

It takes a while to get there, but this fantasy series captivates with its elaborate and engrossing world-building

Dope Thief

7.8

Impressive performances save this bumpy crime comedy about two grifters who get caught in their lies

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