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“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” is a curious thing indeed

Curious Case of Benjamin Button
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David Fincher’s syrupy historical fantasy is as sumptuously filmed as it is shallowly written.

Tim Stevens Posted on December 31, 2020December 31, 2020

Raimi gives viewers “The Gift” of returning to spooks

The Gift
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After digressing from the horror genre, Sam Raimi’s 2000 effort marked an affecting supernatural tale with solid performances.

Tim Stevens Posted on October 24, 2020October 24, 2020

“Thor: Ragnarok” was a joyous punch in the face of colonialism

Thor Ragnarok
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Taika Waititi’s irreverent revamp of the Thor series, Thor: Ragnarok, manages to weave some much-needed criticism of imperialism among the gags.

B.L. Panther Posted on April 27, 2020May 4, 2020

In “Mrs. America”, Women of the World Aren’t United

Mrs. America
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FX on Hulu explores the early days of the feminist movement with a history lesson packed with stunning performances.

B.L. Panther Posted on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020

Connection, Consumption and “Coffee and Cigarettes”

Coffee and Cigarettes
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Jim Jarmusch’s laidback anthology of fateful celebrity meetings lays bare the communal value of commodity.

B.L. Panther Posted on January 19, 2020January 18, 2020

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

The Aviator
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Scorsese recovered from the brutal conditions of Gangs of New York with an intimate, tragic portrait of the foibles of genius.

Scout Tafoya Posted on October 29, 2019October 29, 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

Review: “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” Sends the Series Off on a High Note

How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World
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Closing out Dreamworks’ trilogy of high-flying Viking adventures, The Hidden World offers a satisfying cap to the trials of Hiccup and Toothless.

Clint Worthington Posted on February 20, 2019August 4, 2020

The House with a Clock in its Walls Review: Eli Roth Tries (and Succeeds) at Spooky Kid’s Fare

The House With A Clock In Its Walls
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Fresh off a string of failed horror flicks, Eli Roth bounces back with an unexpectedly fun, faithful adaptation […]

Marshall Estes Posted on September 20, 2018August 1, 2020

Ocean’s 8 Review: Female-Forward Heist Antics Don’t Cover A Lack of Depth

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Gary Ross’ gender-swapped revamp of the slick heist franchise doesn’t offer its female leads enough worthwhile things to […]

Andrea Thompson Posted on June 5, 2018July 30, 2020
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