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Criterion Corner: “Parallax View”, “Mandabi”, “Smooth Talk”

Criterion Corner Parallax View
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’70s conspiracy thrillers, African social dramas, and Laura Dern’s breakout performance number among Criterion’s February lineup.

Clint Worthington Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021

“Crazy, Not Insane” is a flawed, fascinating portrait of criminal psychology

Crazy, Not Insane
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Alex Gibney’s latest dives into the work of criminal psychologist Dr. Dorothy Otnow Lewis, but can leave you with more questions than answers.

Eric Langberg Posted on November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

“Stab It And Steer!”: “Wild at Heart” at 30

Wild at Heart
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David Lynch’s 1990 thriller remains a scintillating, if inessential, piece of the filmmaker’s gonzo catalog.

Peter Sobczynski Posted on August 17, 2020August 17, 2020

“F Is for Family” again in its fourth season, but F is no longer for funny

F Is for Family
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The return of Netflix’s adult animated sitcom brings with it a few moving moments and arcs, but it’s too lacking in laughs.

Tim Stevens Posted on June 10, 2020June 18, 2020

Here She Comes, Watch Your Step: 10 Pop Culture Femme Fatales

Femme Fatales
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A look at some of our favorite movie & TV characters who used body & brains to get what they want — even if it killed someone.

Beau North Posted on February 13, 2020February 12, 2020

Little Women Review: Gerwig’s Girls March to Their Own Drum

Little Women
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Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott book is sensitive, challenging, and earnestly engages with the source material.

Clint Worthington Posted on November 25, 2019November 25, 2019

Marriage Story Review: What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted?

Marriage Story
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Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson & Noah Baumbach are all at their career best in a compassionate look at divorce.

Sean Price Posted on November 16, 2019November 16, 2019

Meryl Alone Can’t Save the Second Season of “Big Little Lies”

Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman in Big Little Lies
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The cultural phenomenon returns, minus its star director, with a little more Streep in its step.

Joe Lipsett Posted on June 6, 2019August 11, 2020

Trial by Fire Review: The Old-School Issue Movie Rises From the Ashes

Trial By Fire
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Ed Zwick’s death-row drama is a familiar, but effective throwback to old-fashioned issue dramas.NOW STREAMING: Powered by JustWatch […]

Clint Worthington Posted on May 15, 2019August 10, 2020
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