A dreadful comedy about fearful flyers that sounds good on paper, but is poorly executed in every possible way.
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“Shortcomings”
It’s tough to warm up to a film with so many unlikable characters, but “Shortcomings” is breezy, fun, and irreverent in the best possible way.
“Air”
A universally appealing film that tells the true story of how Nike’s high-stakes business gamble led to the legendary Air Jordan sneaker line being birthed into existence.
“When It Melts”
A cruel portrait of toxic adolescence and trauma that’s thoroughly unsettling, but powerful.
“Satan Wants You”
A fascinating documentary about the 80s “Satanic Panic” that exposes the lies, conspiracies, rumors, and misrepresentations that distorted reality, led to numerous wrongful convictions, and left a legacy of misinformation in its wake.
“Pay or Die”
A straightforward documentary about the skyrocketing cost of insulin and the diabetics who are having their lives held ransom by greedy pharmaceutical manufacturers and a broken U.S. health care system.
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