
Barb Bretz
Film & Book ReviewerFriday Film Reviewer & Monthly Book Reviewer
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“Sinners,” the latest film by writer/director Ryan Coogler, is a departure from his previous works, although it stars frequent collaborator Michael B. Jordan. Anytime those two young men team up, it’s worth a watch.
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The documentary “One to One: John & Yoko" premiered at the Venice Film Festival with special showings at Telluride and Sundance.
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“The Ballad of Wallis Island” is a British comedy film with a big heart, a few tears and a lot of laughs.
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“The Brutalist,” directed and produced by Brady Corbet, has already won 3 Golden Globes and is nominated for 10 Academy Awards.
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Emily Henry’s latest book “Funny Story” is truly a fun and funny story.
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"Coexistence, My Ass" is screening in the World Cinema Documentary section.
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"Khartoum" is screening in the World Documentary section of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
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"Oh, Hi!" is screening in the Premieres section of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
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"Atropia" is screening in the U.S. Dramatic section of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
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"Train Dreams" is screening in the Premieres section of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.