Frank Schierloh
REVIEW ROUND-UP: A Place of Our Own; Big Boys; Hidden Master. (NewFest 35)
NewFest 35 is in full swing and here is a batch of reviews of some of the films premiering there.
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Frank Schierloh
Oct 13, 20233 min
FILM REVIEW: Rustin (NewFest; Netflix)
The biopic Rustin sheds a light on the influential civil rights activist Bayard Rustin with an Oscar-worthy performance at its heart.
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Frank Schierloh
Aug 11, 20234 min
FILM REVIEW: Red, White & Royal Blue
The book to screen adaptation of Red, White & Royal Blue succeeds in capturing the romance of the novel, but misses the mark in other areas.
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Frank Schierloh
Jul 12, 20233 min
Joy Ride: The Title is Correct!
Joy Ride: a movie that just works. A funny script with great performances and solid direction. Review by Queer Philly Critic Frank Schierloh
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Frank Schierloh
May 4, 20233 min
Polite Society: Sisters Kicking Ass, and Touching Hearts
Polite Society, a film that explores the complicated dynamics of British-Pakistani families through a lens of comedy & action successfully.
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Frank Schierloh
Apr 16, 20234 min
Bros: A Gay Rom-Com in Need of a History Lesson.
The film Bros fails to be all that groundbreaking in its depiction of the LGBTQIA community, nor is it all that entertaining as a rom-com.
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Frank Schierloh
Mar 19, 20233 min
Everything Everywhere All At Once: It's Exactly What The Title Says
Everything Everywhere All at Once is a film that takes the audience on a wild, heartfelt ride, anchored by great performances and direction.
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Frank Schierloh
Mar 7, 20233 min
Aftersun: It's Like Fun Home, Without The Music
A wonderful film following a woman searching to connect to her father as she begins her own parent journey, Aftersun is an insightful film.
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Frank Schierloh
Mar 6, 20233 min
Turning Red: I Wish I Could Be A Red Panda
Turning Red is another addition to the accomplished list of Pixar's wonderful films. An inventive take on a familiar story.
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Frank Schierloh
Mar 1, 20233 min
Causeway: It's Nice to See That Jennifer Lawrence Can Act Again.
My review of the film Causeway, an important piece about trauma and human connection, that may not be perfect, but is worth a watch.
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Frank Schierloh
Feb 22, 20233 min
Of An Age: A Refreshingly Real Queer Love Story
Of An Age tells the story of queer love in two stages of life, and how the moments we cherish can become those which torment us most.
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Frank Schierloh
Feb 21, 20233 min
Elvis: That’s Who This Movie is About...Right?
My review of Baz Luhrmann's Elvis, as part of my 2023 Oscars Coverage. A film that explores his manager more than the title character.
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Frank Schierloh
Feb 19, 20234 min
Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania- Can a movie just be good nowadays?
My review of Marvel Studios Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The third installment of this bug themed hero, that is a solid B movie.
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Frank Schierloh
Feb 16, 20233 min
The Sea Beast: Well worth SEA-ing...you get it.
My review of the Academy Award nominated Netflix feature: The Sea Beast. An animated film that is well worth SEA-ing....get it?
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Frank Schierloh
Feb 15, 20233 min
Banshees of Inisherin: I’ll be your friend, Colin Farrell.
My review of the film Banshees of Inisherin as part of their 2023 Oscars coverage. A wonderful film where Colin Farrell needs a friendo.
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Frank Schierloh
Feb 6, 20233 min
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review
My review of Marvel Studios Black Panther Wakanda Forever. A sequel that lives up to its predecessor and honors its fallen star.
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Frank Schierloh
Feb 2, 20233 min
Blonde: It's A Movie!
My review of the film Blonde as part of my Academy Awards 2023 review coverage.
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Frank Schierloh
Jan 30, 20234 min
Pinocchio: The Little Wooden Boy Who is DEFINITELY NOT a Fascist
The first movie I'm watching as part of the Awards season this year is Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio. Full disclosure, I was not a...
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Frank Schierloh
Jul 8, 20224 min
Thor: Love & Thunder - Review
I loved the first Thor movie.
This one? There's lots to love, but did Taika bring the thunder? Read on to find out, true believer!
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