Author: Sarah Gorr

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July 9, 2019

Tarantino’s Worst Excesses Come Out In Tony Scott’s “True Romance”

One of the few Tarantino scripts not directed by the man himself, Tony Scott's "True Romance" is a tragically too-cool crime thriller that doesn't age well.
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June 24, 2019

Annabelle Comes Home Review: Conjuring Sequel Serves Up Lazy Scares

The ostensibly classy Conjuring series turns into a predictable haunted-house spookfest.
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June 16, 2019

Euphoria Review: A Stylish But Empty Tale of Teenage Rebellion

HBO's latest series puts its characters through exaggerated adolescent antics, with little substance to show for it.
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May 31, 2019

When They See Us Review: Forcing Our Gaze On Injustice

Ava DuVernay tells the tale of the Central Park Five in a stirring but unsubtle miniseries.
Deadwood: The Movie&
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May 27, 2019

“Deadwood: The Movie” Lets HBO’s Epic Western Ride Into the Sunset

David Milch's long-awaited conclusion to his dark Western series hugs fans like a warm blanket, but be careful - it might be covered in smallpox.
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May 19, 2019

“Princess Mononoke” & the Beauty of Unpleasant Matters

One of Miyazaki's most enduring classics, Princess Mononoke addresses the concepts of violence and hatred in a way young viewers can understand.
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May 8, 2019

Tolkien Review: There and Back Again (and Again)

Middle-earth or middle-of-the-road? Dome Karukoski's take on the Lord of the Rings author's early life doesn't even try to break the biopic mold.
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April 22, 2019

Gentleman Jack Review: HBO Flaunts England’s First Modern Lesbian

Suranne Jones captivates as historical feminist and lesbian Anne Lister in a messy, but insightful HBO miniseries that overcomes its own stylistic crutches.