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What's Showing In Independent, Foreign & Documentary Film

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Toby Woods stars in the psychological thriller "Kaleidoscope" as a man recently released from prison. HIs first date in fifteen years coincides with his mother's reentry into his life.

Well, another year is drawing to a close, which means it's time to get the Up To Date Film Critics' picks for the best movies of the year. They also review what's currently showing on area screens, just in time for the holiday break. The titles include comedy, drama and a sci-fi romance: The Shape of Water,  Kaleidoscope, Wonder Wheel, Disaster Artist, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,​ and Lady Bird.  

Best Films of 2017:

Cynthia Haines:

  • Dunkirk
  • Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
  • Ingrid Goes West

Bob Butler:

  • Get Out
  • Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
  • Call Me By Your Name

Steve Walker:

  • The Unknown Girl
  • The Big Sick
  • Lady Bird
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