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The secret to “The Social Network”‘s success was its soundtrack

The Social Network
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David Fincher’s 2010 drama about the founding of Facebook is nothing without Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ groundbreaking score.

Sean Price Posted on December 24, 2020December 24, 2020

Sorkin’s Game: How “The Social Network” surprisingly succeeds in its take on women

The Social Network
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David Fincher’s Facebook drama remains a bright spot in Aaron Sorkin’s filmography in how it skewers male entitlement.

Christy Admiraal Posted on October 1, 2020September 30, 2020

Review: “Zombieland: Double Tap” is the “Big Bang Theory” of Zom-Coms

ZOMBIELAND 2: DOUBLE TAP
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Cheap, creaky jokes and overstimulated filmmaking plague a too-late sequel no one asked for.

Clint Worthington Posted on October 16, 2019October 16, 2019

Fantasia 2019: “Vivarium” Director Lorcan Finnegan on the Terror of the Suburb

Lorcan Finnegan, Vivarium
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We talk to the director of the latest chiller from Fantasia about the hells of suburbia and working on his second film.

Clint Worthington Posted on July 19, 2019July 22, 2019

The Art of Self-Defense Review: Black Belt or Red Pill?

The Art of Self-Defense
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Jesse Eisenberg is a twerp falling down the toxic-masculinity rabbit hole in Riley Stearns’ insightful black comedy.

Matt Cipolla Posted on July 12, 2019July 2, 2020

Chicago Critics Film Festival 2019 Titles Announced: Yesterday, Luce, Alien in 35mm

Chicago Critics Film Festival Alien
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The seventh annual Chicago Critics Film Festival includes a 35mm print of Alien, as well as festival faves like The Nightinggale and Yesterday.

Clint Worthington Posted on April 26, 2019April 26, 2019

The Hummingbird Project Review: Tackling Low-Latency Trading at a Snail’s Pace

The Hummingbird Project
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Jesse Eisenberg and Alexander Skarsgard try to make millions in milliseconds in this plodding critique of capitalism.

Theo Estes Posted on March 22, 2019August 5, 2020
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