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“My Neighbor Totoro” and the Age of Innocence

My Neighbor Totoro
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In 1988, Hayao Miyazaki found a bright, adorable way to explore the freedom and exuberance of childhood, and invites adults to see it anew.

Kyle Cubr Posted on May 11, 2019August 7, 2020

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

Laputa: Castle in the Sky
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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.

Chris Ludovici Posted on May 10, 2019August 7, 2020

30 Years Ago, “Say Anything” Offered A Sunnier Alternative to “Heathers”

Say Anything
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We take a look back at Cameron Crowe’s 30-year-old romantic comedy, a film that’s much more than John Cusack and a boombox.

Jesse Hassenger Posted on April 18, 2019August 6, 2020

Ebertfest 2019: Celebrating Roger in Fine Filmic Fashion

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From Bound to Sideways to Romy and Michelle, this year’s Ebertfest was a celebration of the weird, eclectic, and fantastic films Roger Ebert loved.

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Jonah Koslofsky Posted on April 16, 2019April 15, 2019

A Look Back at Maya Angelou’s Gripping, Lively “Down in the Delta”

Down in the Delta
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Maya Angelou’s sole directorial effort Down in the Delta is a powerful and engaging look at a strong-willed family taking control of their destiny.

Robert Daniels Posted on April 7, 2019August 6, 2020

When Johnny Met Tim: Burton, Depp, and the Limits of the Muse

Johnny Depp Tim Burton
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Every artist has their muse, but sometimes that relationship grows toxic and strains – with Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, that moment appears long passed.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on March 31, 2019March 29, 2019

Heathers at 30: Loving This Dead Gay Movie

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Thirty years later, Heathers still inspires discussions about what’s too edgy to depict in movies, and whether a remake can still happen.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on March 30, 2019August 6, 2020

The Dirt Review: Eat Your Heart Out, Bohemian Rhapsody

The Dirt
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Netflix’s Motley Crue biopic falls along familiar music biopic tropes, but with all the band’s warts unashamedly on display.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on March 22, 2019August 5, 2020

Scrooged at 30: How Bill Murray Turned A Christmas Carol On Its Head

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Three decades later, Bill Murray’s dark turn on Ebenezer Scrooge remains as adored by its fans as it […]

Gena Radcliffe Posted on November 23, 2018August 2, 2020

10 Horror Movies For People Who Don’t Like Horror

10 Horror Movies for People Who Don't Like Horror
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This piece was originally posted on Alcohollywood Let me rephrase that right from the beginning. This list really […]

Gena Radcliffe Posted on October 29, 2018January 29, 2019

Five LGBTQ+ Films We Can’t Wait to See at the 36th Reeling Film Festival

Reeling 36 Chicago LGBTQ+ Festival
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The 36th annual LGBTQ+ film fest starts up this week in Chicago, and we talk about some of […]

Clint Worthington Posted on September 18, 2018January 28, 2019

The Predator Review: Shane Black’s Sequel Is One Messy Hunt

The Predator
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Shane Black returns to the macho 90s alien-hunter franchise he helped spawn, but his irreverent stamp (including a […]

Clint Worthington Posted on September 11, 2018August 1, 2020

35 Years Later, Cujo Remains a Scary, Shaky Stephen King Adaptation

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Lewis Teague’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Cujo turns thirty-five today, and is a perfect example of the thrills […]

Gena Radcliffe Posted on August 20, 2018August 1, 2020

Ponderous and Disconnected, Nico, 1988 Will Not Let You Be its Mirror

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Susanna Nicchiarelli’s biopic of the German singer and artist is as impermeable as it is impermanent – those […]

Jared Latore Posted on August 8, 2018August 1, 2020

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