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Bright Star: The immaturity and immensity of looking

By: Eric Langberg

Jane Campion's chronicle of Fannie Brawne and Romantic poet John Keats' courtship is a masterful study of longing and star power.

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

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

Filmmaker of the Month

“Spectre” Loses Itself in the Ghosts of Franchise Past

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

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Filmmaker of the Month

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

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

Getting Lost in the Inscrutable “Cloud Atlas”

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

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

Todd Haynes' unconventional take on the life of Bob Dylan turned the concept of myth & reality on its head.

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

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

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

Disney offers a rousing, delightful update to the children's film classic.

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