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Woman of the Hour

Anna Kendrick makes her directorial debut with Woman of the Hour, diving headfirst into the challenge of both directing and starring in a tense thriller about the dark, twisted true story of a famous 1970s serial killer Rodney Alcala.

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It’s What’s Inside

It’s What’s Inside might just be one of the most entertaining films I’ve seen this year. Sure, it’s not flawless, but it has this undeniable charm that would make it a favorite for younger audiences.

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Will & Harper

Will & Harper is a heartfelt journey that isn’t just about the miles traveled but about the deeper spaces explored in friendship, identity and acceptance.

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Hit Man

While Hit Man shares some similarities with Bernie, it also diverges in ways that are both intriguing and challenging.

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Family Switch

Family Switch feels a bit rushed because there are moments that really work and others that don't at all.

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Leo

Even though Leo is not even close in the pantheon of great animated films, it's one of the funniest that I've seen in a long time.

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Fair Play

Fair Play will make you think twice about working together with your partner. I really found myself enraptured in the unraveling of the relationship between Emily (Phoebe Dynevor) and Luke (Alden Ehrenreich) as the two navigate promotions and investments in a highly competitive hedge fund.

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You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

As a father of an almost teenage girl, this movie hit close to home. I have to give screenwriter Alison Peck and director Sammi Cohen a lot of credit because they really bring the middle school experience to life.

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Wham!

It was refreshing to watch a music documentary about a band whose trajectory wasn't defined by a huge breakup or travesty.

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Happiness for Beginners

Netflix's original films tend to verge into Hallmark movie territory and Happiness for Beginners is a shining example of that. It has recognizable, good talent, with a solid premise, yet takes the easy road in simplifying the feelings it wants to invoke.

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