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Peter Martin

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Biography:

Born and raised in Los Angeles, seasoned in New York, now editing and writing in Dallas, mostly about movies. Of Mexican and Irish descent.

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Chavela (2017) 95% EDIT “Chavela is a 'music doc' that proves to be more revealing than that marketing term might imply.” – ScreenAnarchy Apr 30, 2026 Full Review The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) 77% 3/5 EDIT “Carefully engineered as it is to provoke fond memories, the sequel struggles to find sufficient oxygen to breathe new life into the premise. ... What saves the film from complete mediocrity is Meryl Streep’s performance. ” – DallasFilmNow.com Apr 29, 2026 Full Review Scarborn (2023) 3.5/5 EDIT “Overflowing with urgency ... When action erupts, it's chaotic ... so it's not always readily apparent who is winning, though the losers are the ones who lay dead at the end.” – ScreenAnarchy Apr 28, 2026 Full Review The Sheep Detectives (2026) 94% 3/5 EDIT “It’s a lovely twist on a garden-variety British mystery movie. ... A family-friendly entertainment that should be especially appreciated by all those who love smart sheep and gentle humor. ” – DallasFilmNow.com Apr 27, 2026 Full Review I Swear (2025) 97% 3.5/5.0 EDIT “Seeks to increase understanding and empathy, in effect saying ‘get some knowledge’ before striking out or criticizing from ignorance. ” – DallasFilmNow.com Apr 23, 2026 Full Review Orangutan (2026) 3/5 EDIT “Does not hesitate to show that the animals do not always cooperate together. ... Even so, it’s rather marvelous to sit back and watch the wondrous abilities of various creatures to make their way through the world without the interference of humans.” – EverythingButHorror.com Apr 22, 2026 Full Review Normal (2025) 75% 2/5 EDIT “Even as bodies are smashed and shot up, it’s nearly impossible to distinguish one townsperson from another, which sucks the juice and potential out of most scenes. ... More mayhem, but to much less effect. ” – ScreenAnarchy Apr 15, 2026 Full Review Erupcja (2025) 86% 5/5 EDIT “Distinctively dry, witty, well-framed and composed, the film is entirely unpredictable. Reminding me of Eastern European New Wave films from the 60s, but also feeling mod and cool and very 'of the moment,' Erupcja is a pure delight.” – ScreenAnarchy Apr 14, 2026 Full Review ChaO (2025) 83% 4/5 EDIT “Meticulously detailed [and] wildly flowing, which makes for a pleasing combination that often feels reckless and free. ... The story delights and enraptures, and it’s impossible to resist the charming ChaO. ” – DallasFilmNow.com Apr 8, 2026 Full Review And Her Body Was Never Found (2026) 5/5 EDIT “What begins as the most aggravating domestic argument in cinema history becomes a launching pad for an intense dramatic thriller about relationship dynamics. ... It's very, very good.” – ScreenAnarchy Apr 8, 2026 Full Review Fort Worth (1951) EDIT “With a degree of moral complexity added to the expected mix of gunfights and a great railroad caper that goes wrong, revealing true intentions, Fort Worth is a solidly entertaining Western that exceeded my expectations. ” – DallasFilmNow.com Apr 7, 2026 Full Review The Land of Sometimes (2025) EDIT “Although it's not likely to knock out unsuspecting adults, The Land of Sometimes is sure to please younger audiences. And it's heartening to see a distinctively British film that appeals to the whole family gain wider distribution.” – ScreenAnarchy Apr 6, 2026 Full Review Sparks (2026) EDIT “Elsie Fisher ... her rough charms act like a magnet ... Sparks plays out like an adventure of the mind and soul, stirring and altogether pleasant.” – ScreenAnarchy Mar 31, 2026 Full Review A Magnificent Life (2025) 60% EDIT “A magical experience. ... Highly recommended, both for those who are highly-caffeinated morning people and those of us who prefer an afternoon cup of tea. ” – DallasFilmNow.com Mar 26, 2026 Full Review The Man with the Big Hat (2026) EDIT “Steven Fromholz 'wasn't interested in writing hit songs, he was writing about his life.' That's what stands out ... he was a sweet, funny, friendly, outgoing man who just wanted to write songs and share them with anyone who would listen.” – ScreenAnarchy Mar 24, 2026 Full Review Mam (2026) EDIT “Charming and irresistible, this is a quintessential NYC movie that captures the buzzy energy vibe of Chinatown. Authentically-grounded, kinetic, and vivid, Mam feels like an early 80s indie success story that comes alive on the big screen.” – ScreenAnarchy Mar 19, 2026 Full Review The Pout-Pout Fish (2026) 63% EDIT “delightful mainly for those who love Nick Offerman -- I raise my hand ... I can't imagine a better 'message movie' for children and adults alike. ” – ScreenAnarchy Mar 18, 2026 Full Review Their Town (2026) 90% EDIT “In her feature acting debut, Ora Duplass is extraordinary. ... The film feels like an ocean of emotion, from buoyant stirrings of romance to the heights of family drama and the depths of depression. Told truthfully, Their Town is a quiet revelation.” – ScreenAnarchy Mar 17, 2026 Full Review Summer 2000: The X-Cetra Story (2026) EDIT “Happily for Ayden, Jessica, Janet and Mary, their friendship sparks again instantly, which is just one of the reasons why Summer 2000: The X-Cetra Story is a tremendous blast to watch and experience, even if you're not, somehow, a fan of their music.” – ScreenAnarchy Mar 17, 2026 Full Review The Ascent (2026) 100% EDIT “Yet, she persisted. ... All these elements coalesce into a riveting experience that stretches beyond the boundaries of a routine disabled / mountain climbing / true-crime documentary.” – ScreenAnarchy Mar 15, 2026 Full Review Slanted (2025) 68% 4/5 EDIT “Simultaneously a wild genre ride, a remarkably astute character study, and a provocative commentary on racial relations in These United States, Slanted is all of those things and more, placed into an entertaining and thoughtfully-packed container.” – ScreenAnarchy Mar 12, 2026 Full Review A Better Tomorrow (1986) 95% 4.5/5 EDIT “Thrilling and entirely mesmerizing. ... I felt every emotion deeper than I ever did before, probably because of my own life experiences over the past 25 years. Every bullet shot and every body ripped apart, felt more painful. ” – ScreenAnarchy Mar 4, 2026 Full Review How to Make a Killing (2026) 44% EDIT “Glum and dreary, How to Make a Killing feels like a movie with a comic premise ... that is directed by John Patton Ford like a modern noir. ... Falls disappointingly flat. ” – DallasFilmNow.com Feb 18, 2026 Full Review Blades of the Guardians (2026) 97% EDIT “Giving Yuen Woo-ping the directorial reins for a movie that is set primarily in a desert is like handing a blank canvas to a great painter. ... Truly, there are scenes I’ve never seen before in a motion picture — though perhaps in a fever dream or two. ” – DallasFilmNow.com Feb 17, 2026 Full Review Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2025) 81% EDIT “A chaotic assault upon the senses ... avoid looking for deeper meaning and buy into the absolutely nuts, out of control spirit that runs wild throughout the movie and say at its conclusion: More, please. ” – DallasFilmNow.com Feb 10, 2026 Full Review
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