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December 17, 2018

Vice Review: Adam McKay Vents Spleen About Dick Cheney

Christian Bale transforms into Dick Cheney in Adam McKay's deeply angry essay film.
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December 14, 2018

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, “A Midwinter’s Tale” Review: A Christmas Séance

The spooky Netflix series returns for a fun, but inessential holiday special.
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December 13, 2018

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

Barry Jenkins' sensitive, lyrical adaptation of James Baldwin's novel is one of the year's best, most tragic romances.
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December 12, 2018

Mary Poppins Returns Review: A Joyous Revival of a Disney Classic

Disney offers a rousing, delightful update to the children's film classic.
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December 8, 2018

Dumplin’ Review: Netflix’s Pageant Comedy Wins Points for Charm

Danielle MacDonald charms in Netflix's pageant dramedy.
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December 8, 2018

Chef Flynn Review: A Teen Chef Serves Up Delicious Dishes

Cameron Yates’ foodie doc about a budding teen chef is a riveting look at how ambition knows no age, but its smaller scope stretches a..
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December 7, 2018

Mary Queen of Scots Review: A Riveting, if Ahistorical, Royal Drama

While it won’t win any awards for historical accuracy, Josie Rourke’s royal drama shines thanks to some gorgeous cinematography and the performances of Saiorse Ronan..
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December 6, 2018

Asher Review: A Creaky Pre-90s Hitman Thriller

Try as they might, even genre giants like Ron Perlman and Famke Jannsen can’t elevate this dull, by-the-numbers hitman thriller. This piece was originally posted..
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December 5, 2018

CAM Review: Netflix’s Peep Show Into the Terror of Stolen Identity

Director Daniel Goldhaber and screenwriter Isa Mazzei explore the complexities of online sex work with a fascinating thriller about a camgirl facing an identity crisis...
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December 5, 2018

The Favourite Review: Yorgos Lanthimos Holds Uproarious Royal Court

Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest is a droll, hilarious dramedy about the challenges of female power and competition, with three amazing performances from Olivia Colman, Emma Stone,..