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This Week
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'Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat' Fails to Deliver Satisfying Portrait 1
The famous New York artist is barely present in the new documentary.
by Daniel Barnes | May 16, 2018
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'Lu Over the Wall': A Shrill Mermaid Musical 1
The latest release from GKIDS lacks the charm and beauty of other beloved animated films from Japan.
by Daniel Barnes | May 16, 2018
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Eight Hours Don't Make a Day Demonstrates Why Rainer Werner Fassbinder is So Influential
The German filmmaker's neglected masterpiece screens in Berkeley.
by Kelly Vance | May 9, 2018
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The Supreme Irony of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Biodoc 'RBG'
A look at the brightest justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, who had to fight twice as hard to get there because she's a woman.
by Kelly Vance | May 2, 2018
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From the Makers of 'Juno,' 'Tully' Is a Serendipitous Treasure
Charlize Theron and Mackenzie Davis make the most of this diary of a mad housewife.
by Kelly Vance | May 2, 2018
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'Bye Bye Germany' Tells Comedic Story of One Man’s Escape from the Holocaust
In the mostly true film, the Jewish protagonist uses jokes to survive.
by Kelly Vance | May 1, 2018
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'Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami' An Imperfect Portrait of Larger-Than-Life Singer 1
The action lies in the musical numbers.
by Kelly Vance | Apr 25, 2018
