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Jonathan Christian

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The Return of Tanya Tucker: Featuring Brandi Carlile (2022) 92% C- EDIT “Despite Carliles desire to introduce Tuckers musicboth past and presentto a fresh demographic, the same cannot be said for the documentary. The Return does little to enlighten newcomers...” – The Playlist Apr 14, 2022 Full Review Nothing Compares (2022) 99% C EDIT “Although Ferguson's intentions are praiseworthy, the ensuing product of the filmmaker's admiration falls short of greatness.” – The Playlist Jan 29, 2022 Full Review Sirens (2022) 98% C+ EDIT “If the band's spiky but unwavering friendships remain intact, one can only hope that the Lebanese metalheads will be rocking their way into countless hearts very soon.” – The Playlist Jan 29, 2022 Full Review All the Streets Are Silent: The Convergence of Hip Hop and Skateboarding (1987-1997) (2021) 90% C- EDIT “The doc swelters with an indisputable passion for its subject matter, but lacks a much-needed edge to accompany its information-heavy, insider-focused disposition.” – The Playlist Jul 26, 2021 Full Review Users (2021) 56% C EDIT “Users is too quiet to say anything provocative, too short to waste your time and too inconsequential to recommend to anyone searching for a fresh perspective on age-old material.” – The Playlist Feb 1, 2021 Full Review Family Romance, LLC (2019) 74% C EDIT “Crafting a film packing such a stripped-back caliber demands either innovation or delicacy, but "Family Romance, LLC" is neither elegant nor novel...” – The Playlist Jul 14, 2020 Full Review Pray Away (2020) 92% A EDIT “"Pray Away" sets out to make an impact, and the film deserves all of the praise that will presumably-deservedly-come its way.” – The Playlist May 7, 2020 Full Review The American Sector (2020) 100% B+ EDIT “Sliding in at a swift 70 minutes, "The American Sector" concludes on a flawless note, capping off the documentary's airtight structure.” – The Playlist Mar 3, 2020 Full Review Minyan (2020) 93% D+ EDIT “Eric Steel's debut feature "Minyan" lacks any elements that would rank as irredeemable or offensive, but the filmmaker's introduction into the world of fictional filmmaking, regrettably, fails to impress.” – The Playlist Mar 3, 2020 Full Review The Mole Agent (2020) 95% A+ EDIT “Granted, regardless of your favored definition of moviemaking perfectionism, the consensus arises from taste, and in my eyes, "The Mole Agent" is a perfect film” – The Playlist Feb 4, 2020 Full Review The Killing of Two Lovers (2020) 93% A EDIT “It can best be defined as a cautionary tale dedicated to the fragility of the family structure in the United States, a showcase of a radically talented filmmaker and a dedication to the painful reality of love.” – The Playlist Feb 2, 2020 Full Review Us Kids (2020) 87% C EDIT “While Us Kids might not be a measly whimper, it is far from a rousing war cry.” – The Playlist Jan 30, 2020 Full Review Greener Grass (2019) 83% B EDIT “Greener Grass earns its reputation as a delightfully nauseating charmer that should be regarded as a salvia-covered tour de force for years to come.” – The Playlist Oct 16, 2019 Full Review Simple Women (2019) 100% C+ EDIT “Malta should be commended for her distinctive style, but Simple Women has the same problem as countless first-time feature films: too many ideas and too little depth.” – The Playlist Sep 7, 2019 Full Review Colewell (2019) 100% B+ EDIT “Colewell desires merely to be good and to convey an innately relatable story, and by its own criteria, it is flawless.” – The Playlist Sep 6, 2019 Full Review Verdict (2019) 100% B EDIT “Embodied with confident artistry and a thought-provoking conclusion, Verdict paints an aggressive, politically fueled portrait with carefully portioned subtlety.” – The Playlist Aug 29, 2019 Full Review Leto (2018) 78% C+ EDIT “Leto sadly feels more like the conclusion of summer than the start of the year's brightest season, and is too devoid of energy to warrant a recommendation to anyone other than diehard fans of Serebrennikov's prior work.” – The Playlist Jul 26, 2019 Full Review Well Groomed (2019) 95% B+ EDIT “Sometimes, an adorable documentary about competitive creative dog grooming is exactly what you need” – The Playlist Mar 17, 2019 Full Review Styx (2018) 93% B EDIT “Styx bottles up enough enjoyable misery to leave you questioning just how much you matter in this world-or if you even matter to anyone at all.” – The Playlist Mar 5, 2019 Full Review The Plagiarists (2019) 77% D+ EDIT “In all honesty, The Plagiarists is a fantastic idea that is irredeemably marred by poor execution.” – The Playlist Mar 5, 2019 Full Review Bird Box (2018) 64% C+ EDIT “Even with a great Sandra Bullock performance, Bird Box ultimately leaves you with an impression you're unlikely to remember but won't be offended if you do.” – The Playlist Dec 27, 2018 Full Review Maiden (2018) 98% B+ EDIT “Maiden simultaneously functions as a timeless ode to passion and a reflective account of a fascinating highpoint in the history of women's involvement in the sports industry.” – The Playlist Oct 17, 2018 Full Review
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