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P.S.H. I Love You: “God’s Pocket” is hardly sterling cinema

God's Pocket
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The last Philip Seymour Hoffman to premiere before his passing, God’s Pocket is a needless farce from Mad Men’s John Slattery.

Jonah Koslofsky Posted on April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

“We’re going this way”: “To Live and Die in L.A.” at 35

To Live and Die in L.A.
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Pegged upon release as a retread of previous work, William Friedkin’s neo-noir is something altogether different.

Peter Sobczynski Posted on November 2, 2020November 3, 2020

“What’s the rumpus?”: “Miller’s Crossing” at 30

Miller's Crossing
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A noticeable step up in their artistry at the time, the Coen brothers’ gangster pastiche remains the duo’s crown jewel.

Peter Sobczynski Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020

“Time Warp” is a warm celebration of weird cinema

Time Warp
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The three part documentary offers an affectionate, occasionally uneven look at cult films.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020

“She Hate Me” Has Spike Lee Shooting Blanks

She Hate Me
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Spike Lee’s hamfisted misfire throws everything at the kitchen sink – income inequality, Watergate, lesbian stud service – and none of it sticks.

Liam Carroll Posted on March 24, 2020March 23, 2020

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

Summer of Sam
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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.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on March 21, 2020March 21, 2020

“Do the Right Thing” Remains Spike Lee’s Masterpiece

Do the Right Thing
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Black cinema (and American cinema as a whole) hasn’t been the same since the release of Spike Lee’s revolutionary New York drama.

Robert Daniels Posted on March 14, 2020March 14, 2020

“The Plot Against America” Is Alt-History and Chilling Reality

The Plot Against America
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David Simon and Ed Burns’ adaptation of the Philip Roth novel paints a harrowing picture of an alternate America that feels all too prescient.

Sarah Gorr Posted on March 11, 2020March 11, 2020

Sharks & Spins & “The Color of Money”

The Color of Money
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It’s Newman and Cruise’s picture first, but Scorsese’s work on it is still a pleasure.

Justin Harrison Posted on October 15, 2019October 13, 2019
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