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2019

“Promare” is a constantly gorgeous, largely joyous action anime

Promare
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TRIGGER’s debut feature boasts a bevy of color palettes and visual styles that come to life in the new home release from Shout! Factory.

Justin Harrison Posted on May 23, 2020May 23, 2020

“Spider-Man: Far From Home” forces Peter Parker to grow up

Spider-Man Far From Home
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The latest Marvel film to date is more than a mid-sized follow up to Avengers: Endgame — it establishes Peter Parker as the beating heart of the new MCU.

Chris Ludovici Posted on April 28, 2020April 28, 2020

“Avengers: Endgame” is nothing short of a miracle

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The culmination of Marvel’s 11-year gameplan is a cinematic juggling act whose success is an unlikely achievement.

Andrew Bloom Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020

The Disappearance of My Mother Review: Sight Unseen Son Onscreen

The Disappearance of My Mother
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Beniamino Barrese’s new doc is an intriguing dichotomy that lacks enough self-awareness and comprehension of its themes.

Matt Cipolla Posted on January 22, 2020July 2, 2020

Les Misérables Review: France Is Dead, Vive la France

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Ladj Ly’s feature debut mines neorealism to solid effect, but its contrivances prevent it from making a fully-realized social comment.

Matt Cipolla Posted on January 14, 2020July 2, 2020

“1917” Takes a Long, Thin Look at War

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Sam Mendes’ WWI epic is an astounding technical achievement, but loses its soul on the way to razzle-dazzle.

Clint Worthington Posted on January 7, 2020January 7, 2020

Matt Morton on Using Old-School Tech to Score “Apollo 11”

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Apollo 11 composer Matt Morton discusses how he used period-appropriate synthesizers to craft a tense score to mankind’s first walk on the moon.

Clint Worthington Posted on January 7, 2020January 7, 2020

Just Mercy Review: Conviction Brought Down by Convention

Just Mercy
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Destin Daniel Cretton’s legal drama has its moments of impact and an impressive cast, but it’s far too lopsided to stick the landing.

Matt Cipolla Posted on January 7, 2020July 2, 2020

Invisible Life Review: A Truthful, Timeless Tragedy

Invisible Life
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Karim Aïnouz’s latest is an ambitious adaptation of two women separated by the patriarchy and the loneliness of family.

Matt Cipolla Posted on January 2, 2020July 2, 2020

Box Office Report: “Star Wars” Stays On Top With $72 Million

Box Office Star Wars Rise of Skywalker
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The closing chapter of the Star Wars sequel trilogy maintains a steady second-weekend box office haul.

Douglas Laman Posted on December 30, 2019December 30, 2019

Every Episode of “The Mandalorian”, Ranked

The Mandalorian
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From the first time we meet Baby Yoda to the final trek of the Razor Crest, we look back at the highs and lows of The Mandalorian’s first season.

Clint Worthington Posted on December 29, 2019December 29, 2019

The Secrets Of Great Ladies: Mendes and the Theatricality of “Skyfall”

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Sam Mendes powers his leading ladies to metatextual heights in his first Bond outing.

B.L. Panther Posted on December 28, 2019December 26, 2019

Behind the Songs of “John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch”

Eli Bolin Sack Lunch Bunch Songs
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“Sesame Street” and “Co-op” songwriter Eli Bolin explains how he crafted the catchy, kid-friendly tunes for “John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch”.

Clint Worthington Posted on December 27, 2019July 7, 2020

Hall of Faces: Which is the Best Doctor Who Christmas Special?

Doctor Who Christmas Specials
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We cross-over with the Debating Doctor Who podcast to figure out which Christmas Special (and their stars) deserves a spot on the Hall of Faces.

Clint Worthington Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019

Box Office Report: “Star Wars” Rises to a $175.5 Million Opener

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker rises to a forceful $175.5 million opening weekend at the box office, but it falters compared to previous episodes.

Douglas Laman Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019

The Two Popes Review: The God Couple

The Two Popes
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Fernando Meirelles explores the complexities of a church in transition in a vibrant, funny film with two divine lead performances.

Clint Worthington Posted on December 21, 2019December 21, 2019

Tom Harper on the High-Flying Dangers of “The Aeronauts”

Tom Harper Teronauts
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The director of Wild Rose and The Aeronauts sits down to talk about his high-flying historical adventure, now available on Amazon Prime Video.

Clint Worthington Posted on December 20, 2019December 20, 2019

Review: “The Witcher” Casts a Tiresome Spell

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Netflix’s adaptation of the popular fantasy novel series is a puzzling mess that brings little new to the table except Henry Cavill’s wig.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on December 20, 2019December 20, 2019

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