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‘The Crime is Mine’ Review: Courtroom Tango

December 24, 2023 by admin

Filmmakers know that the courtroom is a hell of a place to put on a show — and this year, French movies like “Anatomy of a Fall” and “Saint Omer” have put women on trial to dramatize, not so much their crimes, but the gendered biases that make them look criminal. “The Crime is Mine,” … Read more

‘The Burial’ Review: A Mississippi Courtroom Drama

October 12, 2023 by admin

In the opening scenes of this fact-based courtroom drama, which is front-loaded with a sentimentality it ultimately doesn’t need, “The Burial” might elicit some skepticism from viewers. That is, it may be a bit of a stretch to root for a Mississippi funeral-home proprietor with eight locations who’s unable to square some poor business decisions. … Read more