‘The Last Duel’ goes to war with a blunt sword
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Even with its many perspectives, all of which lazily orbit Marguerite, “The Last Duel” never finds its way to the center.
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Sophisticated, unconventional, fluid: ‘Stillwater’ is far from stagnant
It’s not often you find a world that sucks you in as well and as thoroughly as that of “Stillwater,” and once you’re swept up by its current, there’s no getting off the emotional rollercoaster.
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‘Ford v Ferrari’: A high-speed, thrilling ride
Damon’s cocky and amusing attitude is matched by an interesting Texan accent which reinforces the viewer’s perception of Shelby as a pursuer of the American dream, tackling personal and professional struggles with a sense of grit.
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Andy Weir discusses ‘Artemis,’ algae, Asimov in book talk
Tuesday’s talk covered everything from the nutritional value of algae to Weir’s hobbies of mixology, woodworking and board games.
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Alexander Payne makes people small, ideas smaller in ‘Downsizing’
What’s more, the film ends up irresponsibly brushing every single issue aside with its belated, ass-covering “c’est la vie” manifesto.
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How to build a moonbase: Author Andy Weir on following up ‘The Martian’
“I’m only human,” he complained with a good-natured whine. “There’s only so long I can go without talking about orbital dynamics!”
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‘Suburbicon’ delivers on eccentric performances, crisp visuals, but falls short on social satire
While entertaining in parts and visually appealing throughout, “Suburbicon” never becomes a thoroughly satisfying social satire.
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More than justice: What Hollywood needs in the aftermath of Harvey Weinstein
Before moving on from condemning Weinstein, we need to look at ourselves
Not to mention that when Allen was almost ousted from Hollywood after he sexually abused his seven-year-old-daughter, Weinstein agreed to distribute “Bullets Over Broadway.” Yep, you read that right. Weinstein was the man who gave Allen his career back.
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For Kyle, who changed the movies I love
Mind the Gap
Kyle’s excitement made my heart flutter. The movie was his — he sent me blocks of exclamation marks and little hearts, unwittingly coloring in magic marker hues over my tangle of nerves.
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101 things to do in the middle of nowhere
It all started off as a pretty good idea. My friend had invited me to visit her at UCLA so we could go to Disneyland together. I didn’t want to drive from Berkeley to Los Angeles all by my lonesome, so I posted on Facebook, offering a ride to anyone
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