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Biopics We Actually Want to See
Real-life stories and historical figures we’re wishcasting onto the big screen.
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Karen Cliche’s Sweet 16
Ice Cream Man star Karen Cliche on the movies and movie experiences that have made her life sweeter.
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Review: ‘Her Private Hell’ pushes Refn’s plotless fever-dream style to the extreme
Two couples walked out of my screening of Her Private Hell. I’m sure Nicolas Winding Refn wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Review: ‘The Samurai and the Prisoner’ is a confounding, intoxicating puzzle
Set in the late 16th century, Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s latest is another example of the fascinating way he adapts a classic genre to his own style.
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Review: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ marks a refreshing reset for the MCU
Who would have thought that the fourth movie in the MCU’s Spider-Man saga would not only be its best, but chart a path forward for the struggling cinematic universe?
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Review: ‘Tony’ serves up a sizzling, cliche-free origin story
Fictionalizing the early chapters of chef Anthony Bourdain’s breakout memoir, Matt Johnson’s biopic understands the genre’s beats while frequently surprising expectations.
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‘I Want Your Sex’ Made Me Stop Taking Sex So Goddamn Seriously
Having grown up in a religious household, I’ve spent a lot of time unlearning insecurities around sex and intimacy. Which is why Gregg Araki’s hilariously chaotic new film felt like a zesty forbidden fruit I was enthralled to take a bite of.
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How ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Gave Hope to a New Generation
Released during the MCU’s Golden Age, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man debut blended both a sweet optimism and a loss of innocence that rings true for Gen Z.
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Review: ‘Motor City’ swerves between operatic action and slow-burn gimmick
In Potsy Ponciroli’s revenge story, what starts as a genuinely intriguing little-dialogue conceit gets stale when you realize the film doesn’t have that many twists on the pulpy, grindhouse thrillers it’s deconstructing.
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Malynda Hale’s Sweet 16
Bull Street star Malynda Hale on the movies and movie experiences that have made her life sweeter.
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Top 10 Michael Giacchino Movie Scores
Composer Michael Giacchino has created iconic themes for television, film, video games, and several blockbuster franchises. These are his very best.
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Ian Sweet picks 5 movies to pair with ‘Shiverstruck’
Indie rock musician Ian Sweet (aka Jilian Medford) on the movies that complement her new album.
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Review: ‘The Odyssey’ is moviemaking at the highest level
The movie event of the summer is a staggering, impressively crafted epic, eschewing commercial Hollywoodisms for Nolan’s own idiosyncratic vision.
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Review: ‘Maddie’s Secret’ is an indescribable experience for fans of out-there comedy
Written, directed, and starring comedian John Early, Maddie’s Secret isn’t a movie that will have mass appeal by any means, but if your eyes light up at the latest Tim Robinson project then it’s a must-see.
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Live-Action Disney Movies, Ranked By How Much of a Soulless Cash Grab They Are
Ah, Disney movies. Those animated classics of your childhood are locked up in the hypothetical Disney vault, timeless treasures that remain untouched… Hahaha NOPE.
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Review: 40 years later, ‘Manhunter’ remains a highlight of ‘80s crime cinema
Celebrating its 40th anniversary with a gorgeous 4K restoration and edit, Michael Mann’s Manhunter was a box office bomb upon release but became a cult hit with a visual style like no other.
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Jackie Tohn’s Sweet 16
The Floaters star Jackie Tohn on the movies and movie experiences that have made her life sweeter.
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Review: ‘Warriors of the Wasteland’ loses the battle of bad dubbing
If Nemanja Ćeranić’s Warriors of the Wasteland shows up in its original language with subtitles, it may well be worth checking out. But its English-dub format isn’t worth anyone’s time.
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Why ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest’ Remains a Treasure
To celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary, I’m raising my sword in honor of the meticulously constructed set pieces, memorable character moments, and masterful atmosphere-setting of Gore Verbinski’s seafaring epic.
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John Early’s Sweet 16
Maddie’s Secret writer/director John Early on the movies and movie experiences that have made his life sweeter.
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Interview: ‘Night Nurse’ writer/director Georgia Bernstein on erotic thrillers and indie filmmaking
12+1 questions with writer/director Georgia Bernstein about what inspired the story of Night Nurse, what she’s learned from producing micro-budget movies, her favorite erotic thrillers, and more!