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NYFF 2026 | ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Review: Sequel Keeps the Heart, Ups the Effects

Kind of crazy to think that it took over 60 years and nearly 40 films before we got an R-rated Godzilla movie… “Godzilla Minus Zero” is the sequel to 2023’s “Minus One,” and follows the citizens of Japan as they work to rebuild from Godzilla’s attacks, only for a new threat to emerge. Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami… Continue reading NYFF 2026 | ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Review: Sequel Keeps the Heart, Ups the Effects

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NYFF 2020 | ‘French Exit’ Is a Surreal Comedy That Only Kind of Works

If Woody Allen and Wes Anderson had a lovechild, it would be this movie. “French Exit” is based on the book of the same name by Patrick deWitt, who also wrote the screenplay here. The film stars Michelle Pfeiffer as a New York City socialite who moves with her disaffected son (Lucas Hedges) and cat… Continue reading NYFF 2020 | ‘French Exit’ Is a Surreal Comedy That Only Kind of Works

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NYFF 2020 | ‘Nomadland’ Is Minimalistic Filmmaking at Its Finest

Sometimes the best way is the simplest way. “Nomadland” stars Frances McDormand as a woman who lives out of her van, traveling the Midwest. Chloé Zhao writes, directs, and edits. Subtle and minimalistic filmmaking has always been hit or miss for me. I love Tom McCarthy’s nearly non-presence in “Spotlight,” but Jeff Nichols’ removed touch… Continue reading NYFF 2020 | ‘Nomadland’ Is Minimalistic Filmmaking at Its Finest