‘The Aeronauts’ falls flat in delivering a thrilling ballooning biopic
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While the script is far from praiseworthy, the visual effects are virtually flawless, making the film feel like a visual spectacle.
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‘Waves’ oozes talent in tender family drama
Russell, another relative newcomer, not only aptly serves as the center of the film’s second half but becomes the soul of the film.
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Director, stars of ‘Waves’ discuss bringing authenticity to Black characters
Returning to form, Shults has had his hand in every step of the filmmaking process, having written, directed and edited “Waves,” which is by far his most personal film.
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David Thomson discusses cinematic voyeurism for his book ‘Sleeping with Strangers: How the Movies Shaped Desire’
Thomson noted that being able to intrude upon the lives of others is taboo in real life but is a fundamental aspect of desire in movies.
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At Bay Area Book Festival’s ‘On Not Mothering,’ talk of freedom, lack of direction
Choosing whether or not to have children, the panelists noted, is one of the most consequential decisions a woman has to make.
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Mary Kay Place delivers moving performance in character-driven ‘Diane’
Mary Kay Place hits every beat as the titular character, a 70-year-old widow.
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Julianne Moore lights up screen and dance floor in ‘Gloria Bell’
The subtlety in the film is admirable — Gloria’s character development is soft but significant. But the script leaves more to be desired.
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Sebastián Lelio on reimagining ‘Gloria’ with Julianne Moore in ‘Gloria Bell’
Lelio was invigorated by the idea of a new “Gloria.” As he explained in an interview with The Daily Californian, his motivation came primarily from one source: Julianne Moore.
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‘Eden’ tells vibrant story of youth in French electronic music scene
“Eden” follows his character through his journey at an integral, transitional period in French electronic music, capturing the chaotic, energized feel of the rave scene.
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Noname raps about consumerism to representation on ‘Song 31’
Containing a soulful jazziness in its sound and a spoken word element in its intellect, “Song 31” is worth attuning your ears to. With such consistently clever lyrics, Noname proves that she has something to say on all her tracks — “Song 31” is no exception.
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