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Come to the Moulin Rouge! where artifice reveals authenticity

By: Tim Stevens

Baz Luhrmann’s mashup musical piles on the spectacle on its way to embracing true love.

Two inimitable performances anchor Romeo + Juliet

Baz Luhrmann’s hyper-stylized take on Shakespeare makes some odd choices, but not in the casting of some of its key characters

The Happening is a disaster worthy of love

Shyamalan’s eco-horror misfire almost ended his career, but 15 years later, the film comes off more as a goofy cult classic than box office bomb.

Unraveling pop-culture one thread at a time

The Spool is an irreverent, informative source for film and television coverage, focused on diverse, thoughtful opinions that seek out a greater understanding of the media we love.

“The Mandalorian” returns to team up with “The Marshal”

By: Megan Sunday

Timothy Olyphant smolders his way to a top-tier guest spot on Disney+'s flagship space adventure series.

The Bronx is Burning: On Giving “Summer of Sam” a Chance

Neither audiences or critics knew what to make of Spike Lee’s 70s period piece that made up for in mood and style what it lacked in focus.

The Night Clerk Review: Voyeurism as Intimacy

Michael Cristofer's first movie since 2001 is a low-key thriller that respects its characters, even if its setup isn't too original.

When They See Us Review: Forcing Our Gaze On Injustice

Ava DuVernay tells the tale of the Central Park Five in a stirring but unsubtle miniseries.

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