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P.S.H. I Love You: “25th Hour” grapples with our fragile lives

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Philip Seymour Hoffman lends remarkable texture to Spike Lee’s 25th Hour, a film in mourning over New York and the fleeting nature of being.

Jonah Koslofsky Posted on September 8, 2020September 8, 2020

“She Hate Me” Has Spike Lee Shooting Blanks

She Hate Me
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Spike Lee’s hamfisted misfire throws everything at the kitchen sink – income inequality, Watergate, lesbian stud service – and none of it sticks.

Liam Carroll Posted on March 24, 2020March 23, 2020

Reflecting on the Post-9/11 Malaise of “25th Hour”

25th Hour
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A riveting portraint of post-9/11 New York City, Spike Lee’s scintillating crime drama is one of his most intriguing explorations.

Tim Stevens Posted on March 23, 2020March 23, 2020

Vice Review: Adam McKay Vents Spleen About Dick Cheney

Vice
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Christian Bale transforms into Dick Cheney in Adam McKay’s deeply angry essay film.

Clint Worthington Posted on December 17, 2018August 2, 2020
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