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Max Weiss

Max Weiss is the editor-in-chief of Baltimore and a film and pop culture critic. You can catch her movie reviews here and at Rotten Tomatoes and read her thoughts on everything from last night’s episode of Ru Paul’s Drag Race to the latest Godard film @maxthegirl on X (formerly Twitter). She also plays a mean cello.

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Top Five

Chris Rock almost directs the film we've all been waiting for.

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Wild

One woman's arduous journey of self discovery.

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The Birds Nest

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Saying goodbye to our beloved right fielder.

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On the Drawbacks of “Oscar Bait”

Why are some films considered Oscar contenders while others aren't?

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The Babadook

You'll never look at a children's book the same way.

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The Theory of Everything

Biopic of physicist Stephen Hawking focuses on the extraordinary strength and loyalty of his wife.

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1

First half of the finale is a giant bummer, but still manages to entertain.

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Beyond the Lights

Savor this juicy and satisfying romance set in the music industry.

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Force Majeure

Unflinching Swedish dark comedy about a dysfunctional marriage is as gorgeous as it is pessimistic.

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Interstellar

Christopher Nolan's overlong space epic is filled with impenetrable space jargon, but has a girl hero for the ages.

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Whiplash

A sadistic music teacher finds a willing pupil.

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Birdman

Exhilarating portrait of a washed up actor trying to rebuild his repuation—and life.

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Listen Up, Philip

A promising writer is also a complete jerk.

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Dear White People

Smart and funny exploration of racial and personal politics at a made-up Ivy League university.

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John Wick

Keanu is the one who knocks.

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St. Vincent

Bill Murray is in peak form as a grumpy veteran who forms an unlikely bond with the little boy next door.

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The Judge

Good acting elevates this legal melodrama beyond the cliches of the script.

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Gone Girl

David Fincher serves up an adaptation as entertaining (and problematic) as the book itself

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Chef

Mouth-watering crowd-pleaser now out on DVD

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The Birds Nest

Jeter, the Os, and MLB’s giant headache

If tonight's a rainout, will MLB actually reschedule a meaningless game?

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The Maze Runner

Yikes! And we think WE can't get off the grid.

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This Is Where I Leave You

Great cast can't quite save this overstuffed, undercooked family dramedy.