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War is hell, and unfortunately, so is “The Outpost”

The Outpost
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Rod Lurie’s military thriller about the Battle of Kamdesh can’t quite nail its critique about the horrors of war.

Michael Snydel Posted on July 3, 2020July 3, 2020

Richard Jewell Review: Jewell of Denial

Richard Jewell
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Clint Eastwood’s latest tests the limits of perception, even as it loses the script with its portrayal of the media.

Michael Snydel Posted on December 11, 2019December 11, 2019

Dark Waters Review: Fighting the Power to Mixed Results

Dark Waters
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Todd Haynes steps outside of his wheelhouse with a well-intentioned, but messy piece of narrative journalism.

Douglas Laman Posted on November 20, 2019November 20, 2019
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