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“The Glorias” is a run-of-the-mill biopic about a living legend

The Glorias
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Julie Taymor directs Julianne Moore in a frustratingly muted look at the feminist movement icon.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on September 29, 2020September 30, 2020

“Ex Machina”, “Annihilation”, and the Beautiful Apocalypse

Ex Machina Annihilation
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Alex Garland’s contemplative sci-fi stories imagine a world where destruction and liberation go hand in hand.

Taylor Beck Posted on November 27, 2019November 27, 2019

Review: “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” Is a Sprawling High Fantasy Prequel

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
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The Jim Henson Company makes a stellar return to form in Netflix’s epic, ten-episode prequel to the classic 1982 film.

Tim Stevens Posted on August 30, 2019August 29, 2019

Doc10 Dispatch 4/13: “Anthropocene: The Human Epoch”, “American Factory”, “Hail Satan?”

Anthropocene The Human Epoch
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Environmentalism, culture clash, and Satanism reign in Day 3 of Chicago’s doc festival.

Matt Cipolla Posted on April 14, 2019August 6, 2020
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