‘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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A communion of interiorities: At Bay Area Book Festival, readers and writers make personal, social discourses heard
The Bay Area Book Festival embodies the communal aspect of literature — its potential to bridge differences and highlight commonalities.
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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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Smells like trying too hard: ‘Teen Spirit’ fails to deliver at every turn
The film, while at times visually interesting, scarcely graduates beyond vibrant lights, inexplicable horse shots and a hardly compelling underdog of a protagonist.
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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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Finding direction: A look into what it means to be a director
Whether it be in film or theater, the art of directing is one that is vastly foreign to the general public. Directors are the silhouettes dancing gracefully but almost anonymously behind a curtain, the quiet inventors with secret talents for sculpting narratives.
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