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Author: Caroline Siede

Paradise Hills Review: Harajuku Gossip Girls

Paradise Hills
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Emma Roberts fights the patriarchy in this trippy feminist fairy tale.

Caroline Siede Posted on October 24, 2019October 24, 2019

Falling Inn Love Review: Love, New Zealand Style

Falling Inn Love
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There’s cheese aplenty in Netflix’s latest rom-com, but its Maori cast and Kiwi setting give it some unexpected charms.

Caroline Siede Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019

After the Wedding Review: A grown-up drama that doesn’t trust its own story

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This English-language remake of the 2006 Danish drama stops short of having anything interesting to say about its privileged protagonists.

Caroline Siede Posted on August 19, 2019August 15, 2019

Where’d You Go, Bernadette Review: A whimsical mid-life crisis

WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE
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Richard Linklater’s latest removes the mystery from the Marie Semple novel, but ends up a flawed but welcome reflection on aging and creativity.

Caroline Siede Posted on August 14, 2019August 14, 2019

“The Farewell” is A Poignantly Funny Goodbye

The Farewell
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Culture clash and end-of-life issues collide in Lulu Wang’s scintillatingly heartfelt drama “based on an actual lie.”

Caroline Siede Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019

Plus One Review: An Indie Millennial “When Harry Met Sally”

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Jack Quaid and Maya Erskine break long-standing rom-com modes in this refreshing, personable love story.

Caroline Siede Posted on June 10, 2019August 11, 2020

Late Night Review: A Sparkling Comedy With a Lot On Its Mind

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Mindy Kaling’s screenwriting debut offers a shaggy but sincere look at the male-dominated world of talk shows. NOW […]

Caroline Siede Posted on June 4, 2019August 11, 2020

The Aftermath Review: Sumptuous but Surface-Level Melodrama

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While Keira Knightley and cast give off some elegant looks, this post-WWII costume drama floats passively along the surface of its subject.

Caroline Siede Posted on March 23, 2019August 5, 2020

Isn’t It Romantic Review: An Instant Postmodern Rom-Com Classic

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Rebel Wilson shines in a funny. insightful look at the rhythms of the rom-com.

Caroline Siede Posted on February 13, 2019August 4, 2020

“The LEGO Movie 2” Review: Everything is About Half as Awesome

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While it maintains the same dazzling, frenetic charm of the original LEGO Movie, The Second Part doesn’t manage to recapture the miracle of the first.

Caroline Siede Posted on February 6, 2019August 3, 2020

If Beale Street Could Talk Review: Love is a Battle, Love is a War

If Beale Street Could Talk
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Barry Jenkins’ sensitive, lyrical adaptation of James Baldwin’s novel is one of the year’s best, most tragic romances.

Caroline Siede Posted on December 13, 2018August 2, 2020

Widows Review: An Enthralling Heist Thriller with Some Less Interesting Gangster Drama Touches

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Steve McQueen’s ambitious, female-driven crime film sports fabulous performances, but bounces haphazardly between tones. This piece was originally […]

Caroline Siede Posted on November 16, 2018August 2, 2020

The Girl in the Spider’s Web Review: Lisbeth Slander gets an action hero makeover

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Lisbeth Salander returns, this time played by Claire Foy, in a slick but shallow sequel that trades in […]

Caroline Siede Posted on November 8, 2018August 2, 2020
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