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“The Acolyte” is a Breath of Fresh Air for the “Star Wars” Universe (Review)
The new series seems to be designed to intentionally anger bigots while being refreshingly unashamed about putting necessary representation on-screen, a step most “Star Wars” media has been hesitant to take. Continue reading
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The Life-Affirming Beauty of “Sing Sing” (Review)
The formerly incarcerated men tell their own stories in a way that feels true to the spirit of the program, within a film that treats their situation with the necessary gravity while maintaining a levity that becomes crucial to the… Continue reading
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The Singular Horror Experience of “Longlegs” (Review)
“Longlegs” gets under your skin in a way that’s very difficult to put into words. Continue reading
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Lessons from the Wasteland: Long Takes
Welcome to class! Each film on this curated watchlist will highlight either a filmmaker, sub-genre, filmmaking technique, or significant topic in order to broaden your cinematic horizons. Continue reading
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“MaXXXine” Blends Sex, Violence, and Hollywood in Ti West’s Trilogy Capper (Review)
Despite some very clunky plotting, West’s homages are so well done that I ultimately find myself coming down in their favor. Continue reading
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The 10 Best Films of 2024, So Far: A Midyear Report
Whether or not 2024 will outlast 2023 in terms of beloved classics, there’s still plenty of time for the new releases to surprise us. Continue reading
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“Kinds of Kindness” is Lanthrimos’ Ode to Desire and Control (Review)
Lanthimos wants his films to get back to what works best about his filmmaking style and language: the acknowledgment that there’s inherent absurdity to the natural depravity behind our desire for control, and to be controlled. Continue reading
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“A Quiet Place: Day One” is Proof Positive of Hope Amidst Desolation
Worries about “prequel-itis” and the unnecessary additions to an already-developed world are warranted and understandable, but “Day One” instantly distinguishes itself with a self-sufficient narrative and character development that properly takes advantage of the series’ intentional visual storytelling. Continue reading
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Off the Beaten Path: Martin Brest’s Student Film “Hot Dogs for Gauguin” is a Rare, Explosive Treat
It’s very well put together, but it’s only a hint at the mastery that Brest will come to have over the language of cinema. Continue reading
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The Wasteland Spotlight: The 2024 Tribeca Film Festival
If you’re looking for new outlets for checking out films, this article series is a perfect way to seek out new channels to dive into. Continue reading
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