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July 14, 2021

Dr. Death is an addicting crime drama with surgical precision

Based on the popular podcast, the 8-part Peacock series successfully combines mystery with medical drama.
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May 10, 2021

P.S.H. I Love You: Get away from “The Getaway”

Even early in his career, Philip Seymour Hoffman is too good for this dull shoot-em-up.
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December 28, 2020

“State and Main”‘s main problem is it’s in a sorry state

Philip Seymour Hoffman is a breath of fresh air in David Mamet's limp showbiz dramedy.
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February 15, 2020

One Woman Finds Her Way in a Man’s World in “Married to the Mob”

Jonathan Demme directed Michelle Pfeiffer in a winning performance in a feminist take on screwball comedy.
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November 22, 2019

The Royal Tenenbaums: Me and Wes Down by the School Yard

How Wes Anderson’s bittersweet family dramedy helped me break rules, love cinema, & change my life. Every month, we at The Spool select a filmmaker..
Arctic DogsA
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November 3, 2019

Arctic Dogs Review: Turns Your Brain Into Mush

Jeremy Renner moves from failed app to failed kid's movie in this half-hearted CG kid's flick.
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October 29, 2019

Martin Scorsese Explored the Madness of Innovation with “The Aviator”

Scorsese recovered from the brutal conditions of Gangs of New York with an intimate, tragic portrait of the foibles of genius.
Before You Know ItB
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September 6, 2019

Before You Know It Review: Judith Light Makes the Baby Go Blind

Hannah Pearl Utt tackles the timeless theme of family with a solid directorial debut.
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February 11, 2019

Hall of Faces: Who’s the Greatest Character on 30 Rock?

In our first episode of Hall of Faces, we debate which 30 Rock character deserves a spot in our pantheon of great TV characters.
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October 1, 2018

A Star Is Born (2018) Review: Lady Gaga Soars In Sumptuous, if Shallow, Remake

Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut features strong performances and some catchy tunes, but he’s just the opening act for Lady Gaga’s revelatory breakout performance. This piece..