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Diane Carson AWFJ.org Oct 20, 2026 A An empathetically profiled group graces the concentrated interaction among four individuals as an extended family comes into sharp focus. Friends Amy and Rosie are social workers facing daunting challenges including Amy's ageing parents. Go to Full Review Tender Loving Care (2026) 100% - -

Cate Marquis AWFJ.org Oct 16, 2026 2 out of 4 stars In the sweet dramedy HONEYJOON, an Iranian-British mother Leila and her American daughter June take a trip together [to mark the first anniversary of [June's father's] death... [but] find themselves at a resort with nothing but honeymooning couples. Go to Full Review Honeymoon (2014) 77% 44%

Sarah Ward AWFJ.org Oct 15, 2026 Dwelling in the waves of conflicting emotions that lap at every not-yet-adult is what makes this Sundance-premiering, Biarritz Film Festival Nouvelle Vagues Grand Prix-winning gem so potent. Go to Full Review Big Girls Don't Cry (2026) 100% - -

Sarah Ward AWFJ.org Oct 15, 2026 A gleefully absurdist mockumentary... and a resonant reflection of how money, status, privilege, celebrity and narcissism, alongside anxiety, insecurity, loneliness, grief and aging, can and do warp what we believe we want and who we think we should be. Go to Full Review Lady (2025) 100% - -

Sarah Ward AWFJ.org Oct 15, 2026 At its best, it’s a candid and compelling snapshot. Go to Full Review Always Lalisa (2026) - - - -

Diane Carson AWFJ.org Oct 10, 2026 B- With his characteristic targeted dialogue and efficient pace, writer/director Aaron Sorkin dramatizes an uncomplicated but extremely important story. All the performances support and promote the theme, good versus evil without nuance. Go to Full Review The Social Reckoning (2026) 54% - -

Diane Carson AWFJ.org Oct 1, 2026 A Exploring the interplay between fictitious and derivative stories, Almodóvar presents parallel accounts, the actual events occurring over a long weekend in December 2004 in Madrid with Raúl’s assembled version written in the summer of 2026. Go to Full Review Bitter Christmas (2026) 87% - -

Diane Carson AWFJ.org Sep 30, 2026 B In director James Gray’s "Paper Tiger" a get rich quick scheme tears a Jewish family apart in 1986 Queens, New York as ex-NYPD cop Gary Pearl and his brother Irwin, an engineer, become involved with Russian operatives. It quickly becomes a nightmare. Go to Full Review Paper Tiger (2026) 86% - -

Diane Carson AWFJ.org Sep 28, 2026 A- A thoughtful consideration, "Late Fame's" post office mail sorter Ed Saxberger wrote a book of poetry years ago. Prompted by its dominant member Meyers, the arrogant, pretentious Enthusiasm Society discovers Saxberger’s poetry and become fawning fans. Go to Full Review Late Fame (2025) 94% - -

Diane Carson AWFJ.org Sep 28, 2026 A In 1949 Germany Erika and Thomas Mann drive across the ruins of Germany, from Frankfurt to Weimer, from the former city under US control to the latter under Soviet domination where Thomas delivers an anti-Nazi address advocating freedom from tyranny. Go to Full Review Fatherland (2026) 91% - -

Diane Carson AWFJ.org Sep 28, 2026 A- Engaging and straightforward, Sadie Frost’s documentary skillfully explores this multitalented model, film, theater, and television star through candid interviews with Twiggy, her daughter Carly, husband Leigh Lawson, and numerous friends. Go to Full Review Twiggy (2024) 100% - -

Leslie Combemale AWFJ.org Sep 24, 2026 4/5 stars In the philosophical considerations around his own fragility, and the persistent sadness of his loss, Green reframes the worldwide fascination with the oldest people in the world into something deeply personal. Go to Full Review The Oldest Person in the World (2026) 86% - -

Rachel West AWFJ.org Sep 22, 2026 With such a tender approach and visual style, Ah Girl is a refreshing debut from a filmmaker and two young leads who all show lots of future potential. Go to Full Review Ah Girl (2026) 100% - -

Rachel West AWFJ.org Sep 22, 2026 With her latest film, Feng-I Fiona Roan builds on the promise of her debut, coaxing a balanced and sincere performance from K-pop star Shuhua Yeh in her first acting role. Go to Full Review Happily Ever After (2026) - - - -

Sarah Ward AWFJ.org Sep 21, 2026 Demonstrates such an evident commitment to intimately, sincerely, authentically and intricately seeing its characters and their circumstances. Go to Full Review Take Me Home (2026) 93% - -

Nadine Whitney AWFJ.org Sep 18, 2026 Sabrina Grecco’s Lockjaw is funny and kind as it opens new pathways to being in the moment. Go to Full Review Lockjaw (2025) 67% - -

Nadine Whitney AWFJ.org Sep 18, 2026 A Resident Evil is perhaps the most loving tribute to a game franchise to date, and the fact that it balances jump scares, gross outs, ineptitude, shock, and humour is truly impressive. Resident Evil is a bloody good time. Go to Full Review Resident Evil (2026) 96% - -

Diane Carson AWFJ.org Sep 15, 2026 B Matthew Dougherty relentlessly probes the charismatic appeal of U.G. who repeatedly and adamantly tells his followers that he has no secrets or truths to share and no interest in changing them. Go to Full Review The Natural State (2026) - - - -

Diane Carson AWFJ.org Sep 15, 2026 A- Thoroughly knowledgeable about multifarious production essentials, Eleanor provides rare and informative moments for the thousands of decisions that Sofia must make and the extensive minutiae that matter in a film. Go to Full Review Making Marie Antoinette (2026) 100% - -

Valerie Kalfrin AWFJ.org Sep 4, 2026 SARA BAREILLES: GOOD GRIEF has so much music, heart, creativity, and love that viewers will feel privileged Bareilles has opened her soul to us. Go to Full Review Sara Bareilles: Good Grief (2026) - - - -