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The Lineup: The Films We’re Eyeing this June (2024)

By Tom Moore and Valerie Kalfrin Ah, June. The start of a fresh-feeling summer. School gets out. Everyone’s got vacation plans or, at least, is thinking about how they capitalize on the nice weather. For us at In Their Own League, we’re thinking about all of that…and the big summer movie season that’s finally arrived. Huge blockbusters like “Inside Out 2” and “Bad Boys: Ride … Continue reading The Lineup: The Films We’re Eyeing this June (2024)

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NYFF 61 Review: Janet Planet

Year: 2023 Runtime: 110 minutes Director/Writer:: Annie Baker Actors:  Zoe Ziegler, Julianne Nicholson, Will Patton, Sophie Okonedo, Elias Koteas By Tom Moore Prolific Pulitzer-winning playwright Annie Baker makes her film directorial debut with “Janet Planet” – a sun-soaked summer comedy that features hilarious performances and a vision from Baker that won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. The film follows Lacy (Zoe Ziegler) – a young … Continue reading NYFF 61 Review: Janet Planet

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