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2005

“Sky High” is 15 years old. It’s best admired in the trophy room

Sky High
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In 2005, Disney showed us what a superhero high school would look like — the results are fun, but they fall short of their deconstructive potential.

Justin Harrison Posted on July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

“Capote” teaches us as much about Philip Seymour Hoffman as its subject

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Playing a creator who needs adoration, Philip Seymour Hoffman revels in the idiosyncrasies of famed author Truman Capote in Bennett Miller’s biopic.

Jonah Koslofsky Posted on June 29, 2020July 9, 2020

From death to birth, “Last Days” showed Kurt Cobain fade from man to myth

Last Days
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A look at death as the great equalizer, Gus Van Sant’s Kurt Cobain-inspired drama looks at the decay from man to myth—but never legend.

Liam Carroll Posted on June 20, 2020July 2, 2020

How “Psychonauts” Reflected the Psychology of Gaming Itself

Psychonauts
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Double Fine’s bizarro debut remains singular 15 years later in how it explores characters’ minds—and the platformer genre’s own neuroses.

Matt Cipolla Posted on April 19, 2020September 29, 2020

Don’t Panic: The “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” Film at 15

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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In 2005, Douglas Adams’ seminal sci-fi comedy got an admirably flawed adaptation, and it’s high time we appreciated its virtues.

Douglas Laman Posted on April 18, 2020April 19, 2020

From Wilted to Wistful in “Broken Flowers”

Broken Flowers
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Part deadpan comedy, part drama, and part neo-noir, Jim Jarmusch’s 2005 indie remains one of his most textured—and one of his most approachable.

Robert Daniels Posted on January 21, 2020January 21, 2020

Richard Linklater Struck Out With His “Bad News Bears” Remake

The Bad News Bears
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In 2005, Richard Linklater followed up School of Rock with the similarly-child-oriented remake of The Bad News Bears, to mixed results.

Michael Guarnieri Posted on August 18, 2019August 17, 2019

Review: “Leaving Home, Coming Home” Shines a Light on Robert Frank

Leaving Home, Coming Home: A Portait of Robert Frank
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Gerald Fox’s 2005 documentary on the acclaimed documentarian finally sees the light of day.

Dusty Wilson Posted on July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

How Quirk Killed Tim Burton’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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Burton’s dark, misguided adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel ages particularly poorly among the rest of his works.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on March 23, 2019August 5, 2020
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