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Descending into the “Se7en”th circle of hell

Se7en (New Line Cinema)
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David Fincher’s 1995 serial killer thriller elevates the police procedural into a grimy fable about mankind’s fall from grace.

Soham Gadre Posted on December 12, 2020December 12, 2020

“The Talented Mr. Ripley” benefits from Hoffman’s skill

The Talented Mr. Ripley
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It’s good, but Anthony Minghella’s 1999 adaptation really comes alive when Philip Seymour Hoffman’s scumbag enters the picture.

Jonah Koslofsky Posted on July 6, 2020July 3, 2020

The Enemy is Too Close to Home in “Iron Man 3”

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A surprisingly insightful, sensitive entry in the MCU explores Tony Stark’s battle with guilt & PTSD.

Beau North Posted on April 14, 2020April 14, 2020

“Iron Man 2” Offers Marvel’s First Stumble Out of the Gate

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Jon Favreau’s 2010 followup to the first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe also shows the weaknesses of worldbuilding over structure.

Jonah Koslofsky Posted on April 9, 2020April 9, 2020

“Iron Man” built a hero – and a blueprint for a franchise

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Jon Favreau’s acerbic superhero adventure set the template for the Marvel Cinematic Universe — and rehabilitated Robert Downey Jr. into a movie star once again.

Jonah Koslofsky Posted on April 6, 2020April 6, 2020

The Royal Tenenbaums: Me and Wes Down by the School Yard

Royal Tenenbaums
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How Wes Anderson’s bittersweet family dramedy helped me break rules, love cinema, & change my life. Every month, […]

Sean Price Posted on November 22, 2019November 22, 2019

The Politician Review: Ryan Murphy Works Overtime For Your Vote

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Ryan Murphy’s first show for Netflix throws everything at the wall, and not all of it sticks.

Marshall Estes Posted on September 23, 2019September 22, 2019
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