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Hector A. Gonzalez
Loud and Clear Reviews
Oct 6, 2026
4.5/5
Satyajit Ray offers a humorous yet philosophical examination of how people’s conduct shifts when stripped of social structures.
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Days and Nights in the Forest
(1970)
100%
97%
Hector A. Gonzalez
InSession Film
Aug 20, 2026
B+
Through the mold of a mob picture, filled with bursts of violence and sheer tension, James Gray exposes the false reality of the American Dream— how unreachable it has become.
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Paper Tiger
(2026)
86%
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Hector A. Gonzalez
Loud and Clear Reviews
Jul 31, 2026
4.5/5
Ōshima’s restlessness is smeared across each scene, his camera capturing a generation that drifts through emotional ruin.
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Cruel Story of Youth
(1960)
100%
66%
Hector A. Gonzalez
The Movie Buff
Jul 20, 2026
C
Sort of funny stunts that grow tiresome each minute, but entertain in the slightest bit to keep the viewer hooked on a small dose of foolishness and nastiness.
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Jackass: Best and Last
(2026)
86%
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Hector A. Gonzalez
The Movie Buff
Jul 13, 2026
B+
Whether or not you believe Joe and Angela stay together after dinner, you can see the possibility of change in both of them, which makes The Invite sting as you leave the theater after laughing plentifully.
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The Invite
(2026)
96%
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Hector A. Gonzalez
The Movie Buff
Jul 9, 2026
C-
There wasn’t a moment when I felt anything for the central character, unlike in "Pig," where the film slowly builds towards a hard-hitting realization that lingers.
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The Death of Robin Hood
(2026)
69%
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Hector A. Gonzalez
The Movie Buff
Jun 30, 2026
D
A mistake Parsons makes in his film is trying to give the place meaning himself and, in hindsight, removing the ambiguity, uncertainty, and melancholy it had.
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Backrooms
(2026)
86%
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Hector A. Gonzalez
InSession Film
Jun 20, 2026
B
Has the usual provocative flair and glittering flash of Mandico’s filmmaking, but with Fellini’s personal and contemplative touch to create a madcap yet enthralling portrait.
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Roma Elastica
(2026)
50%
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Hector A. Gonzalez
InSession Film
Jun 8, 2026
A
It is in Atlan’s portrayal of our fears and desires when young that La Gradiva is so entrancing and effective, offering a beautiful meditation on the bittersweet inevitability of growing up.
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La Gradiva
(2026)
96%
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Hector A. Gonzalez
InSession Film
May 27, 2026
A-
The approach is full of empathy and honesty–attuned to today’s anxieties, while recognizing the dignity and complexity of those attempting to survive through these tough times.
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I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning
(2026)
90%
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Hector A. Gonzalez
InSession Film
May 27, 2026
B+
La Libertad Doble recognizes the persistence of human connection and the possibility of adapting without surrendering oneself.
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Double Freedom
(2026)
100%
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Hector A. Gonzalez
InSession Film
May 27, 2026
B+
Beneath the sorrow, Sotomayor finds tenderness in the act of confronting the wounds of the past rather than escaping them.
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La Perra
(2026)
62%
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Hector A. Gonzalez
InSession Film
May 27, 2026
C-
The incidents lean more towards melodramatic realizations than grounded ones, unlike what Kadowaki presented at the beginning.
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We Are Aliens
(2026)
67%
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Hector A. Gonzalez
The Movie Buff
May 27, 2026
F
It feels as if we are doomscrolling for ninety minutes straight.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
(2026)
42%
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Hector A. Gonzalez
The Movie Buff
May 27, 2026
B
At a time when many horror remakes are made and mostly fail to sell their existence, Daniel Goldhaber manages to do so unexpectedly with a cult film.
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Faces of Death
(2026)
69%
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Hector A. Gonzalez
InSession Film
May 22, 2026
B+
Every laugh Jude draws from you has a truthful sting, prompting the audience to confront the harsh reality embedded in each joke or quip.
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Diary of a Chambermaid
(2026)
95%
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Hector A. Gonzalez
InSession Film
May 22, 2026
C-
Chaos emerges from the script into the frame, and no one can seem to grab hold of the film, not even the talented cast.
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Butterfly Jam
(2026)
46%
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Hector A. Gonzalez
The Movie Buff
Apr 13, 2026
C
While there are many truths to his critiques, the film does not reach the heights of its premise and examinations due to his difficulty in navigating Zendaya’s tricky character.
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The Drama
(2026)
76%
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Hector A. Gonzalez
The Movie Buff
Apr 7, 2026
C
The film is unwilling to sit with existential discomfort for long enough to earn its optimism.
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Project Hail Mary
(2026)
95%
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Hector A. Gonzalez
The Movie Buff
Mar 1, 2026
D
Fennell misreads "Wuthering Heights" entirely by her inclination to create her past fantasy.
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Wuthering Heights
(2026)
57%
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