Powerful awards season contenders ‘Minari’ and ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ are moving tributes to less-visible American experiences.
Adam Lubitow
Film critic for CITY Newspaper, writer, iced coffee addict, and dinosaur enthusiast.
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Ukrainian drama ‘Atlantis’ offers hope amid its post-war desolation
Bleak aesthetics and despondent characters make for a cold and alienating film, but “Atlantis” contains some rays of light.
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‘One Night in Miami’ is a fly-on-the-wall to an historic gathering
With four terrific performances, ‘One Night’ is a triumphant directorial debut for actress Regina King.
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‘The Reason I Jump’ aims to evoke the experience of living with autism
Using the language of cinema, the powerful film attempts to portray the experiences of five autistic young people from around the globe.
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Film studios adopt new strategies to save their biggest releases
2020 caused a seismic shift in how films are distributed. Here’s what’s coming to theaters and streaming services in 2021.
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The best 15 films of 2020
In a year without movie theaters, film releases were held or debuted digitally. Of the films that did come out, here are Adam’s favorites.
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‘Wonder Woman 1984’ is hopeful and optimistic, but spins its wheels
We’re not going to turn down a Chris Pine ’80s makeover montage, but too much of Diana’s identity revolves around her romantic relationship.
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In his final role, Chadwick Boseman steals ‘Ma Rainey’s’ show
The contentious story highlights the contributions Black Americans have made to culture, and how little the country values them in return.
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‘Another Round’ tips the bottle to a tipping point
Danish filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg’s tale about male friendship, aging, and alcoholism is by turns funny, sad, and ultimately cathartic.
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‘Happiest Season’ is a sweet, gay twist on the holiday rom-com
‘Happiest Season’ is a vibrant, gay twist on a conventional narrative that makes it a welcome addition to the holiday rom-com cannon.
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‘Photo City’ is a snapshot of Rochester
Even as the the Eastman Kodak Co. has faced its share of hardships over the years, the Photo City imprint it left on Rochester has not faded.
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Film review: ‘The Wolf of Snow Hollow’
“The Wolf of Snow Hollow” uses horror and comedy to forge its own path, and features the last performance of Rochester native Robert Forster.
