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Drama Movies

A thoughtful and engaging destination for film enthusiasts who crave deep storytelling. Insightful critiques that explore the emotional depth, character development and narrative complexity that define the best dramas. A mix of reviews on both mainstream hits and indie treasures, analyzing the performances, direction and cinematography that bring these stories to life. Expect a blend of sharp analysis, contextual background and thoughtful commentary for discerning viewers who appreciate the power of drama to move, challenge, and inspire. Read more Movie Reviews.

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In Paweł Pawlikowski’s ‘Fatherland,’ Thomas Mann’s Divided Germany Is a Study of Artistic Compromise and Family Rupture

Set in 1949 and starring Sandra Hüller as Thomas Mann's daughter, the Best Director winner at Cannes reckons with the cost of holding onto one's convictions in a world choosing sides.
By Siddhant Adlakha
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Rachel Rose’s ‘The Last Day’ Is a Powerful Rumination on Modernity

In mining her most intimate anxieties, as a mother and a creator, she arrives with one of the year's most striking debuts, which builds quietly but assertively to an archly edited climax of poignant reflection.
By Siddhant Adlakha
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Michael Gallagher’s ‘The Leader’ Drops the Ball Dramatically

The film, which screened at Tribeca, is shockingly dull for a tale of people so impassioned that they were willing to kill themselves based on misguided beliefs about the world and about themselves.
By Siddhant Adlakha
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Screening at Tribeca: James Sweeney’s ‘Twinless’

By Siddhant Adlakha

Screening at Cannes: Lynne Ramsay’s ‘Die, My Love’

By Siddhant Adlakha

Screening at Cannes: Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson In ‘Die My Love’

By Stephen Garrett

Screening at Cannes: Mascha Schilinski’s ‘Sound of Falling’

By Siddhant Adlakha
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The Story of an Extraordinary Woman, Played by an Extraordinary Deneuve

By Rex Reed
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‘A Nice Indian Boy’ Trades Tropes for Truth

By Rex Reed
A scene from the film The Penguin Lessons: A middle-aged teacher in a suit stands at the front of a traditional classroom, next to a penguin perched on a desk. Behind him, a chalkboard displays the words "YOUNG IDEALISTIC". Students in uniforms sit at their desks, facing the teacher.

‘The Penguin Lessons’ Is a Waddling Delight

By Rex Reed

‘The Friend’ Review: A Dog Leads The Way Through Loss

By Emily Zemler

‘Bob Trevino Likes It’ Review: Found Family Ties, Emotional Honesty, Great Acting

By Oliver Jones

‘Seven Veils’ Review: Repressed Memories Given an Operatic Airing

By Emily Zemler
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If ‘Presence’ Proves Anything, It’s That Not Every Film Needs to Exist

By Rex Reed

‘Parthenope’ Review: A Spectacle Lost In Its Own Beauty

By Emily Zemler

Director Mike Leigh On The Improvisational Path to ‘Hard Truths’

By Harry Haun

The Year’s Best Films: Changes in Perspective—And Heroes

By Oliver Jones
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Pamela Anderson Stuns in ‘The Last Showgirl’, but Jamie Lee Curtis Steals the Spotlight

By Rex Reed
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Inside the Making of ‘The Brutalist,’ One of the Year’s Best Films

By Stephen Garrett
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I Was There: Rex Reed on ‘September 5’ and the Munich Olympics Tragedy

By Rex Reed
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‘Maria’ Review: Angelina Jolie Shines in a Visually Stunning but Lifeless Biopic

By Rex Reed

‘Nickel Boys’ Is an Experiential Masterpiece—And One of The Year’s Best Films

By Oliver Jones
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‘The Order’ Review: Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult Deliver Gripping, Timely Thrills

By Rex Reed

‘The Piano Lesson’ Review: Stained By Blood, Haunted By History

By Oliver Jones
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