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THE DEAD DON’T DIE (in Theaters) By Victoria Alexander

There was no script, the cast was comatose and sitting through it was agony. Focus Features spent all the money on theater standees. With...

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THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT by Victoria Alexander

Lars von Trier has carved out his own creative path with fearless energy. I am a great admirer of all his films. Here, von Trier...

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HOLIDAY (Blu-ray, DVD,VOD) by Victoria Alexander

A provocative film by an astonishing filmmaker that is compelling and uncompromisingly strong. A must-see. After its theatrical run,...

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GLASS (in theaters) by Victoria Alexander

McAvoy is sensational, and Shyamalan delivers a totally unexpected twist. Bravo for a fearless ending. Whence does evil come? For...

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VICTORIA ALEXANDER'S TOP 10 FOR 2018

BORDER. My number 1 film for 2018 is BORDER. The film is directed by Ali Abbasi from the short story Gräns by John Aivide Lindqvist (who...

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MARY POPPINS RETURNS (in theaters) Review By Victoria Alexander

Blunt plays an arch, aloof and sly Mary Poppins. And Miranda can rap but not sing. There is no chemistry between them. I never saw the...

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ROMA (in theaters) Review by Victoria Alexander

I felt bad for the family dog. The Las Vegas Film Critics Society – of which I am a member - named Alfonso Cuaron’s ROMA it’s Best...

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MARIA BY CALLAS (in theaters) Review by Victoria Alexander

Raw and very revealing. Whole arias are presented showing exactly what made Callas an icon and, in her own words, a tragic figure. What...

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IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK (in theaters) Review by Victoria Alexander

A failed allegory driven by TAXI DRIVER’S music and TD’s evocative gritty cinematography. Bad acts are okay if you are poor. ...

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THE FRONT RUNNER (in theaters) Review by Victoria Alexander

Like refusing to show the planting of the American flag on the moon in THE FIRST MAN, the infamous Monkey Business photo is missing in...

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WIDOWS (in Theaters) Review by Victoria Alexander

McQueen wanted to direct a popular Hollywood caper and he has succeeded. WIDOWS is not an original. It is based on a British television...

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CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME (In Theaters) Review by Victoria Alexander

Melissa McCarthy’s brave performance, Charlize-Theron-like acting jewel, deserves an Academy Award nomination. What I love: The scene at...

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SUSPIRIA In Theaters. Review by Victoria Alexander

Not a horror movie. A psychological thriller with a strong, unique landscape. Guadagnino triumphs as usual. First off, I have never seen...

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OPERATION FINALE and THE ICONOCLAST by Victoria Alexander

If only we were told how the principle architect of Adolf Hitler’s “Final Solution”, that savagely murdered millions of people across...

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THE PREDATOR by Victoria Alexander

The Predator begins its new life merging Iron Man, comedy and the most essential puzzle piece – an “on the spectrum” kid. It’s funny but...

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A SIMPLE FAVOR by Victoria Alexander

Determined to be a movie star, Blake Lively has a starring role in a clever movie and she is perfect. When Stephanie (Anna Kendrick)...

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"BEAST" By Victoria Alexander

BEAST By Victoria Alexander • Sept 3, 2018 • SHARE THIS: Sensational. Buckley and Flynn are sensational. Skip the comic book movies and...

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"MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT" by Victoria Alexander

By Victoria Alexander • Jul 27th, 2018 • SHARE THIS: Action Porn. This is how Cruise returns to Zeus-level stardom. He gives his fans no...

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