Author: Chris Ludovici

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September 25, 2019

William Friedkin’s “Cruising” Remains a Gloriously Messy BDSM Thriller

The controversial sex-crime thriller starring Al Pacino gets a Blu Ray release, but its flaws in storytelling and representation remain.
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August 9, 2019

Look Into “The Abyss” And See Your Own Reflection

Thirty years ago, The Abyss saw James Cameron pivot away from masculine action pictures into more humanist filmmaking.
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August 6, 2019

Should You Be in Here Watching That?: A Look at “24 Hour Party People”

Michael Winterbottom's loving tribute to the Manchester music scene still maintains its quirky-cool vibe.
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July 15, 2019

“True Lies” is a Messy Deconstruction of the Alpha-Male Action Hero

2019 is a year chock-full of James Cameron film anniversaries, and we start with one of his more flawed, but deconstructionist action flicks.
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June 23, 2019

Remembering the Candy-Coated Spectacle of “Speed Racer”

The Wachowskis' kaleidoscopic 2008 adaptation of the clasic '60s anime is as bright, bold and weird as the rest of their late-period output.
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May 20, 2019

Good Omens Review: Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

Amazon's adaptation of the Neil Gaiman/Terry Pratchett novel is an unwieldy but charming tale of finding love in the darkest places.
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May 10, 2019

“Castle in the Sky” Is Miyazaki’s Swashbuckling Steampunk Adventure

While it doesn't have the reputation of Miyazaki's later works, Studio Ghibli's sophomore film serves as a lovely steampunk primer to the man's filmography.
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April 20, 2019

“We Hate Movies” Goes Live: An Interview with the WHM Gang

The gang behind the hit bad-movie podcast talk about their upcoming live shows, how their tastes have evolved, and crafting a comedy show in a changing cultural environment.
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March 11, 2019

“Ed Wood” is Tim Burton’s Deeply Personal Ode to Filmmaking Misfits

Burton's most deeply personal film is his humanistic, black-and-white celebration of the Worst Filmmaker of All Time.
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March 9, 2019

From Captain Marvel to Catwoman: 35 Years of Female Superheroes

We take a look at the state of female-led superheroes up to this point, from the lows of Catwoman to the highs of Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel.