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  • The Atlantic City Story (2020)
    Review preview for The Atlantic City Story

    Butash brings us close to these characters when they are at their most raw and exposed.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    Hitting Atlantic City, Jane forms an unlikely bond with a young gambler. But she can’t run from her marriage forever.
  • A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood (2019)
    Review preview for A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood

    You cannot have too much Mister Rogers, the film shows.

    Anne-Katrin Titze · 3.5 out of 5
    A dramatisation of the real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod.
  • Dan In Real Life (2007)
    Review preview for Dan In Real Life

    Clings steadfastly to rom-com form.

    Anton Bitel · 3 out of 5
    Widower Dan meets the girl of his dreams - but she's dating his brother.
  • Helena From The Wedding (2010)
    Review preview for Helena From The Wedding

    While the characters might amuse and irk, they certainly don’t touch us.

    Paul Griffiths · 2 out of 5
    Dissection of marriage in modern-day America.
  • Sideways (2004)
    Review preview for Sideways

    The writing is consistently intelligent and even if the moral boundaries are breached with careless abandon, there is no feeling of irresponsibility towards the concept of wild oats.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4.5 out of 5
    The adventures of two middle-age men on a wine-drinking stag weekend.
  • Starting Out In The Evening (2007)
    Review preview for Starting Out In The Evening

    In scenes filled with wit and intelligence, Langella and Ambrose perform an exquisite dance of power.

    The Exile · 4 out of 5
    A grad student convinces an ageing writer to let her write a thesis on him.
  • The Winning Season (2009)
    Review preview for The Winning Season

    As the film progresses, its identity crisis becomes increasingly evident as standard indie tropes are interrupted by cackhanded attempts and comedy of the broadest type.

    Amber Wilkinson · 2.5 out of 5
    A misfit is brought in to coach his local girl's high school basketball team.

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