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Off the Beat
It turns out geography doesn’t change your issues with yourself, and going to a prestigious college doesn’t fix your insecurities either.
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‘First Cow’ quietly makes its way to indie brilliance
Reichardt pays close attention to the quotidian, noting the basic struggles that faced those who participated in Western expansion and capitalism.
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Inside A24’s Oscars snubs: Why they don’t matter
The academy’s apparent dismissal of A24’s most recent films, however, does not make the company’s work any less appreciated or beloved.
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‘The Kill Team’ is a tense exploration of war’s harrowing effects
Skarsgård’s performance communicates the callousness of a cold-blooded soldier, providing a look into violent American patriotism.
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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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‘The Death of Dick Long’ is inconsistent yet deeply empathetic
Simply put, “The Death of Dick Long” is a film about the confused death of the proud, dick-measuring masculinity of American tradition.
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Lying in between: What the movie ‘The Farewell’ tells us about our own multicultural families
Lulu Wang’s new movie “The Farewell” revolves around the central conundrum of “What is the better way to say goodbye to someone you love?”
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Truth beyond facts: Lulu Wang talks role of memories, question of representation in ‘The Farewell
For Wang, truth in “The Farewell” has more intimate ties to replicating a specific sense of experience than to portraying exactly what happened when.
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‘Midsommar’ is slow-burning, surreal nightmare
As the characters descend into a dark fate, the film’s remarkable setting and cinematography become its greatest strengths.
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Demons are a girl’s best friend
It seemed like the right time for my roommates and me to trade in red roses and getaway destinations for decapitated heads and satanic children.
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