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It’s almost July, and if release calendars can be believed (they probably can’t), we might see a few movies creep…

Jun 19

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VideoFilm Club6/19/20

Remember video stores? Our critics take a trip back to the Blockbuster era

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A few weeks ago on Film Club, our critics reminisced about movie theaters, many of which are still closed because of…

Jun 12

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VideoFilm Club6/12/20

On the long, wild, and exhilarating career of Spike Lee

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There’s a new Spike Lee joint available today on Netflix. Da 5 Bloods, about a group of Black veterans returning to…

May 29

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Our critics investigate the strange world of TV in a format-breaking episode on <i>The X-Files</i>

Our critics investigate the strange world of TV in a format-breaking episode on The X-Files

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Welcome to this week’s second installment of Film Club, The A.V. Club’s weekly movie-discussion series. On this very…

May 29

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Our critics review the buzzy indie sci-fi movie <i>The Vast Of Night</i>

Our critics review the buzzy indie sci-fi movie The Vast Of Night

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Welcome to a brand new episode of Film Club, The A.V. Club’s weekly movie-discussion series. The culmination of a…

May 22

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VideoFilm Club5/22/20

Are <i>The Lovebirds</i> and <i>Capone</i> worth a watch this Memorial Day weekend?

VideoFilm Club5/22/20

Are The Lovebirds and Capone worth a watch this Memorial Day weekend?

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We’re rolling into a long weekend, and with multiplexes around the country still closed, movie lovers will have to…

May 15

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VideoFilm Club5/15/20

Our critics run the <i>Friday The 13th </i>series in honor of its 40th anniversary

VideoFilm Club5/15/20

Our critics run the Friday The 13th series in honor of its 40th anniversary

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Welcome to a brand new episode of Film Club, The A.V. Club’s weekly movie-discussion series. The original Friday The…

May 8

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VideoFilm Club5/8/20

What's the best year ever for summer blockbusters?

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Ever since 1975, when Steven Spielberg’s Jaws gobbled up every box-office record in sight, Hollywood has treated the…

May 1

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VideoFilm Club5/1/20

Which streaming services do film lovers really need? Our critics investigate

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Welcome to a brand new episode of Film Club, The A.V. Club’s weekly movie-discussion series. Though some states are…

Apr 24

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VideoFilm Club4/24/20

Our critics get a <i>Bad Education</i> in the<i> True History Of The Kelly Gang</i>

VideoFilm Club4/24/20

Our critics get a Bad Education in the True History Of The Kelly Gang

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Welcome back to Film Club, The A.V. Club’s weekly movie discussion series. This week, A.A. Dowd and Katie Rife get…

Apr 17

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VideoFilm Club4/17/20

What lies ahead for arthouse theaters? We asked the GM of Chicago's Music Box Theatre

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Welcome back to Film Club, The A.V. Club’s weekly movie-discussion series. In addition to this week’s regularly…

Apr 17

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VideoFilm Club4/17/20

As theaters shutter around the world, our critics reminisce about going to the movies

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Welcome to a brand new episode of Film Club, The A.V. Club’s weekly movie-discussion series. Remember going to the…

Apr 10

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VideoFilm Club4/10/20

Our critics review<i> Sea Fever, Bloodshot</i>, and <i>The Way Back</i> for your at-home weekend viewing

VideoFilm Club4/10/20

Our critics review Sea Fever, Bloodshot, and The Way Back for your at-home weekend viewing

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Over the last couple weeks, Film Club has taken a few creative detours. With no new wide releases to discuss, our…

Apr 3

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VideoFilm Club4/3/20

Is an "F" from CinemaScore actually a good thing? Our critics weigh in

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CinemaScore, for the uninitiated, is a Las Vegas-based market research firm that bills itself as “the industry…

Mar 27

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VideoFilm Club3/27/20

Which is the better president-under-siege movie, <i>Olympus Has Fallen</i> or <i>White House Down</i>?

VideoFilm Club3/27/20

Which is the better president-under-siege movie, Olympus Has Fallen or White House Down?

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With nothing new coming to theaters for the foreseeable future, Film Club, our weekly movie-discussion series, is…

Mar 21

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VideoFilm Club3/21/20

How will COVID-19 shape the future of the film industry?

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Welcome to a brand new episode of Film Club, The A.V. Club’s weekly movie-discussion series. Normally on the show,…

Mar 13

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The best-movies-of-the-year conversation begins early with<i> Never Rarely Sometimes Always</i>

The best-movies-of-the-year conversation begins early with Never Rarely Sometimes Always

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At its core, Eliza Hittman’s Sundance hit, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, is the simple story of two teenage…

Mar 13

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<i>The Hunt</i> broadly targets "both sides," like a really gory episode of <i>South Park</i>

The Hunt broadly targets "both sides," like a really gory episode of South Park

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Since its trailer was released last July, Blumhouse’s The Hunt has drawn the eyes and ire of many on folks in the…

Mar 6

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VideoFilm Club3/6/20

Gentle, thoughtful, and touching, <i>First Cow</i> is a quiet hit with our critics

VideoFilm Club3/6/20

Gentle, thoughtful, and touching, First Cow is a quiet hit with our critics

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Though she’s been making acclaimed films since the mid-90s, Kelly Reichardt isn’t quite the household name compared…

Mar 5

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VideoFilm Club3/5/20

Our critics forge <i>Onward</i> with a review of Pixar's latest

VideoFilm Club3/5/20

Our critics forge Onward with a review of Pixar's latest