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Anna Miller
Tomatometer-approved critic
Anna Miller is a US-based critic and filmmaker who carries a passion for all forms of film, but has a soft spot for international cinema and stories that highlight female voices. When she's not writing, she spends her time backpacking the globe or partaking in photography, always with a coffee in hand. On top of her work as a critic, she has a multitude of screenplays under her belt that she is working on bringing to screen and is always doing something creative.
Movies reviews only
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My Sunshine (2024) |
Each static shot framing a pastel snow-covered village or the grass of a spring field undulating in the breeze is a cathartic experience — immersive and calming. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted May 28, 2024
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The Shrouds (2024) |
The Shrouds is a cold and stiff film itself, akin to that of a corpse, and not in a complimentary fashion. It’s detached enough to feel unattainable and uninviting. - But Why Tho? A Geek Community
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| Posted May 27, 2024
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The Substance (2024) |
With pedal-to-the-metal performances from all, horrifyingly creative gore, goo, and everything in between, and a narrative and thematically unique and fresh fable, The Substance is a knockout. - But Why Tho? A Geek Community
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| Posted May 27, 2024
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Megalopolis (2024) |
Megalopolis is a film that has so much to say and struggles so profoundly in its attempt to say it all, it ultimately crumbles under the weight of its own ambition. But this isn’t to say there is nothing to be taken away from this gutsy tale. - But Why Tho? A Geek Community
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| Posted May 23, 2024
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) |
This prequel to Fury Road holds its own as a satisfying fable of sorts that is so outlandish in its execution and originality. It’s a downright entrancing 148 minutes of pure, gnarly glee. - Filmotomy
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| Posted May 23, 2024
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The Girl with the Needle (2024) |
The film cleverly first beckons the audience in close, only to then hold the viewer accountable for witnessing more than a few shocking, graphic scenes and situations, asking them to grapple with the past to better understand their present. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted May 17, 2024
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My Old Ass (2024) |
A poignant depiction of how short of a flicker adolescence lasts, and how fast adulthood eventually catches up to us all... My Old Ass is a real winner bolstered by true originality and undeniable heart.
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| Posted Jan 27, 2024
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Smugglers (2023) |
“Smugglers” is a refreshing combination of classic crime, heist, and adventure film tropes with a mix of 1970s influences and modern themes. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Sep 22, 2023
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Quiz Lady (2023) |
The performances throughout "Quiz Lady" are an absolute treat, as Awkwafina and Sandra Oh put their all into the hilarious, quirky sister characters who are the complete antithesis of one another. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Sep 19, 2023
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Concrete Utopia (2023) |
“Concrete Utopia” is a gripping, disturbing, and powerful representation of the worst of society, yet equally showcasing the best qualities in humans and how hope, community, and decency will always exist through the dust and devastation. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Sep 16, 2023
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Woman of the Hour (2023) |
Through multi-faceted performances, excellent writing, and an atmosphere of great tension, Kendrick surpasses expectations with her excellent directorial debut, bringing to screen awareness of ways women are forced to navigate daily life alongside men. - Discussing Film
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| Posted Sep 12, 2023
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The Convert (2023) |
“The Convert” is ultimately a solid historical action and drama flick that will do its job just fine. What it lacks in story or effectiveness, it more or less makes up in some grounded performances and mesmerizing imagery of 19th-century New Zealand. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Sep 12, 2023
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North Star (2023) |
“North Star” had some solid potential to be a witty wedding comedy, complete with bridesmaids’ shenanigans and a fun, star-studded ensemble. Instead, it’s quite muddled with poor writing and brimming with mundane and forgettable melodrama. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Sep 11, 2023
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Anatomy of a Fall (2023) |
Triet and Harari’s screenplay is on absolute fire with authentic, intriguing dialogue, story beats that continuously pique interests and keep an audience guessing, and an intensity that is realistic, natural and unpredictable in the best way. - Filmotomy
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| Posted Aug 14, 2023
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Firebrand (2023) |
Firebrand drags its feet, stumbling around the decision to either retell the historical events as we know it, fill in the blanks from what's missing from the history books, or completely turn the film into an ultra modern feminist “you go girl” flick... - Filmotomy
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| Posted Aug 14, 2023
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May December (2023) |
The film relies on ambiguity, letting the audience draw their own conclusions and opinions, which makes the film all the more frustratingly vague but satisfyingly authentic. We are but subjective observers to the world, happenings and events around us... - Filmotomy
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| Posted Aug 14, 2023
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The Zone of Interest (2023) |
Glazer's unique approach is unlike anything ever seen before, as he examines the darkness of humans and history in such an unassuming manner that reminds us of just how quiet and subtle human horror most oftentimes can be. - Filmotomy
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| Posted Aug 14, 2023
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Asteroid City (2023) |
Through alien invasion, inventors, playwrights and camp kids, Anderson supplies a gorgeously fresh and touching tale of humans trying to do their “thing” right, whatever that may be... every audience member should be able to relate, pastels and all. - Filmotomy
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| Posted Aug 14, 2023
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Bottoms (2023) |
Bottoms is a bit of everything: violent and bloody to gutsy, incredulous hilarity and a sprinkle of genuinely touching moments... Bottoms is a breath of fresh air, straight from the school gymnasium. - Filmotomy
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| Posted Aug 13, 2023
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Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) |
Killers of the Flower Moon is an excellent and twisty retelling of an abhorrent and brutal time in our history. Scorsese is masterful at creating tension — a sense of uneasiness — and holding it for the majority of the deeply engaging runtime. - Filmotomy
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| Posted Aug 13, 2023
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The Fabelmans (2022) |
The Fabelmans will hit hard and true in the hearts of struggling artists or anyone who has grappled with the seemingly impossible task of making their loved ones proud while simultaneously pursuing their calling in life. - Discussing Film
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| Posted Jul 26, 2023
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Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022) |
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is amazingly unhinged with its slew of charming performances, and it boasts an ending that will be hard for future musical biopics to beat. - Discussing Film
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| Posted Jul 26, 2023
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My Policeman (2022) |
My Policeman has the potential to tell an intriguing story about self-acceptance, the freedom of love, and overcoming odds in a time when more representation like this is needed. However, nearly all aspects of it fall flat. - Discussing Film
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| Posted Jul 26, 2023
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Causeway (2022) |
Causeway's technical elements combined with stellar performances and Lila Neugebauer’s inspired direction make the film a standout. - Discussing Film
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| Posted Jul 26, 2023
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The Wonder (2022) |
The Wonder drives its heavy themes home ever so eloquently, resulting in a worthy adaptation that won’t be easy to forget, no fewer thanks to its powerhouse cast. - Discussing Film
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| Posted Jul 26, 2023
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Eileen (2023) |
The tension and suspense Anne Hathaway and Thomasin McKenzie create together is worthy of obsession. Eileen proves to be continuously engaging and flourishing with technical talent. - Discussing Film
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| Posted Jul 26, 2023
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Run Rabbit Run (2023) |
Run Rabbit Run really attempts to lean into the psychological horror of its plot and gives more patience to its grieving characters, which is admirable on a conceptual level. If only there was more patience to spare for its lack of original ideas. - Discussing Film
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| Posted Jul 26, 2023
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The Worst Person in the World (2021) |
Through Reinsve's depiction of Julie combined with a resounding script to work with, she shares with us the realization that life is fleeting, confusing, unfair and excruciating, but so incredibly beautiful. - Filmotomy
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| Posted Jul 26, 2023
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The Princess (2022) |
The Princess is a well executed documentary that tackles the tragedy of Diana Spencer. It shines a light on the beauty she brought into the world, as well as the beauty she ultimately left in her wake. - Filmotomy
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| Posted Jul 26, 2023
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Am I OK? (2022) |
Notaro and Allynne’s Am I Ok? is an authentic and heart-warming story of self discovery and friendship. It is a wonderful little reflection of the human experience: sweet, awkward, touching, beautiful… all of the above really, as is life. - Filmotomy
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| Posted Jul 26, 2023
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The Menu (2022) |
In a unique pairing with the palpable tension comes the dark humor of the film— two facets that usually do not go hand in hand in film as laughter famously diffuses any built up tension, but The Menu cooks up a balance that really works. - Filmotomy
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| Posted Jul 26, 2023
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Monster (2023) |
We never truly know what one another may have experienced or are currently going through, and this film is a gentle reminder of that very idea. Monster is yet another poignant tale handled with care and delicacy by Kore-eda, that is not to be missed. - Filmotomy
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| Posted Jul 26, 2023
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Women Talking (2022) |
The film features strong women with a sense of self determination who choose the terrifying path of self liberation as they attempt to unlearn oppression and make a stand – a cry, of defiance for themselves, their loved ones and their future. - Filmotomy
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| Posted Jul 26, 2023
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Banel & Adama (2023) |
Banel & Adama is a technically striking creation that merits praise for many of its aspects. As a directorial debut it is quite an impressive beast of a film. - AwardsWatch
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| Posted Jul 24, 2023
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Project Silence (2024) |
There was a lot of potential to create a sci-fi action horror film akin to Bong Joon-ho’s “The Host.” However, it just misses one too many marks, making it a forgettable, big, and embarrassingly less-than-impactful blockbuster. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted Jun 05, 2023
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The Delinquents (2023) |
Taking a classic genre and turning it on its head, “The Delinquents” is a slow, existential heist film that plays with narrative structure, boasts stunning cinematography & contains an interesting premise that gets bogged down by its bloated runtime. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted May 29, 2023
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The New Boy (2023) |
Blanchett’s performance is authentic yet subtle, but she leaves the scene stealing to Reid, the true standout. So much emotion is conveyed through his expert expressions at such a young age, and he’s sure to have an incredible career ahead of him. - Next Best Picture
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| Posted May 24, 2023
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Devotion (2022) |
Devotion isn’t the next Top Gun installment, but it doesn’t have to be. All the pieces are there to make it an individual success on its own, and it is sure to be a popular and likable watch amongst audiences. - AwardsWatch
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| Posted Sep 16, 2022
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