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Lure of fame stalks Lurker
The lure of fame stalks Lurker, an independent film about celebrity that lacks major stars—for now, at least. Writer-director Alex...
Robin Holabird
Feb 6, 20251 min read


Soderbergh present in Presence
Though perfectly capable of guiding big budget projects starring giant names like Julia Roberts as Erin Brockovich, Oscar winning...
Robin Holabird
Feb 6, 20251 min read


I'm Still Here displays hope and defiance
The title I’m Still Here implies both hope and defiance, just what a real-life woman displayed when a Brazilian dictatorship disrupted...
Robin Holabird
Feb 6, 20251 min read


A Different Man lives up to its title
Irony dominates in a clever and well-produced meditation on the power of positive thinking versus the impact of negativity.
Robin Holabird
Jan 20, 20251 min read


Last showgirl finds fading glitter
Catching parts of Vegas that tourists might miss, Coppola gets a good sense of place, but her main calling card comes with the casting of P
Robin Holabird
Jan 6, 20251 min read


Vengeance smells sweet
A treat for the eyes, along with clever conceits and a few bad puns lets Vengeance Most Fowl bask in the sweet smell of success.
Robin Holabird
Jan 3, 20251 min read


Nevada critics choose 2024 highlights
Cats win, at least for 2024 film highlights from the Las Vegas Film Critic's Society.
Robin Holabird
Dec 22, 20242 min read


Flow flows with visual style
a lovely project that takes catastrophe and turns it into a wishful fantasy about peaceable living.
Robin Holabird
Dec 21, 20241 min read


Brutalist breaks movie mold
...an absorbing, rewarding, and memorable cinematic experience
Robin Holabird
Dec 20, 20241 min read


Chalamet electrifies as Dylan
The high point remains Chalamet's spot on performance, one that goes beyond vocal imitation to capture a difficult but brilliant talent.
Robin Holabird
Dec 15, 20242 min read


Holabird's 2024 Film Favorites
Alphabetical order * =favorite...but things change, and this list might do the same Bold highlights mean nominated by both LVFS and me ...
Robin Holabird
Dec 15, 20242 min read


Acting and insight highlight Room Next Door
The serious topic bypasses those thriving on fast-paced visuals, but—aided by sensitive work from his fabulous stars—Almodóvar reaches that
Robin Holabird
Dec 1, 20242 min read


Anora shows toughness and vulnerability
Mikey Madison mixes toughness and vulnerability in a star-making performance that features an outstanding monologue
Robin Holabird
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Blitz shows war through a child's eyes
...a project that combines a sweeping historical event with an intimate personal story
Robin Holabird
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Emilia Pérez hits opera-drama-thriller marks
Going as far as throwing the kitchen sink in with a profusion of themes and ideas, the operatic musical-drama-comedy-thriller Emilia ...
Robin Holabird
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Wicked meets expectations
When a movie offers no surprises for me, I usually ding it; however, Wicked proves an exception by meeting all my basic expectations. I...
Robin Holabird
Dec 1, 20242 min read


Baltics provide eye opening trip
Stranger Things in the Baltics
Robin Holabird
Nov 22, 20241 min read


Traveling pants go to Los Cabos
Around the World in Movies-Baja/Los Cabos
Robin Holabird
Nov 22, 20241 min read


Juror #2 explores moral conundrums
Clint Eastwoods’ Juror #2 puts twists on the courtroom classic Twelve Angry Men . Directing an intelligent script by Jonathan A. Abrams,...
Robin Holabird
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Conclave twists and turns
Starting like a slow burn fire, Conclave takes some time before bursting into surprising brightness. It defies odds since an inside look...
Robin Holabird
Nov 22, 20241 min read
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