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Sundance 2020: “Surge” Throws Ben Whishaw Over the Edge

Sundance Surge
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Ben Whishaw shakes off the shackles of Paddington Bear in an intense, if meandering thriller about a man driven to the brink.

Clint Worthington Posted on February 5, 2020February 5, 2020

“Spectre” Loses Itself in the Ghosts of Franchise Past

Spectre Sam Mendes
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While Skyfall was a rousing success, Mendes’ return to the Bond franchise, bogs itself down in tiresome lore and continuity.

Megan Sunday Posted on December 30, 2019December 30, 2019

The Secrets Of Great Ladies: Mendes and the Theatricality of “Skyfall”

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Sam Mendes powers his leading ladies to metatextual heights in his first Bond outing.

B.L. Panther Posted on December 28, 2019December 26, 2019

Getting Lost in the Inscrutable “Cloud Atlas”

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The Wachowskis’ most polarizing film offers an emotional payoff — if you’re willing to invest the time & attention.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on June 26, 2019June 26, 2019

“I’m Not There” Revolutionized the Rock Biopic, And Nobody Noticed

I'm Not There
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Todd Haynes’ unconventional take on the life of Bob Dylan turned the concept of myth & reality on its head.

Joseph George Posted on June 18, 2019August 11, 2020

Cannes Review: “Little Joe” Offers Modest “Black Mirror” Vibes

Little Joe
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Jessica Hausner’s sci-fi yarn about plants that emit happy drugs doesn’t branch out as widely as one would like.

Matt Cipolla Posted on May 27, 2019July 2, 2020

Mary Poppins Returns Review: A Joyous Revival of a Disney Classic

Mary Poppins Returns
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Disney offers a rousing, delightful update to the children’s film classic.

Clint Worthington Posted on December 12, 2018August 2, 2020
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