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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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Review: Origin

Year: 2023 Runtime: 135 minutes Written and directed by: Ava DuVernay Actors: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Myles Frost, Emily Yancy, Jon Bernthal, Connie Nielsen, Finn Wittrock, Victoria Pedretti, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Isha Blaaker, Hannah Pniewski, Matthew Zuk, Lennox Simms, Niecy Nash-Betts, Audra McDonald, Dr Suraj Yengde, Gaurav J. Pathania, Nick Offerman By Sarah Manvel Many movies about the creative process either fixate on the visual form the … Continue reading Review: Origin

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

By Tom Moore and Valerie Kalfrin There’s nothing like the start of a new year, right? A fresh new slate of movies to be excited for and a whole host of possibilities when it comes to who’s going to scoop up wins at upcoming awards shows. 2024 already has some promising films to watch out for on the horizon – including a new bout between … Continue reading The Lineup: The Films We’re Eyeing this January (2024)

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The Lineup: The Films We’re Eyeing this December (2023)

By Tom Moore and Valerie Kalfrin While December is a fitting time to reflect on our favorite films and the incredible strides female directors have made throughout the year, there are still some noteworthy upcoming films. From new films from prolific talent – like “Selma” director Ava DuVernay – to a concert documentary that’s got big box office potential, December has a couple big releases … Continue reading The Lineup: The Films We’re Eyeing this December (2023)

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