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Criterion Corner Parallax ViewC
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February 22, 2021

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

'70s conspiracy thrillers, African social dramas, and Laura Dern's breakout performance number among Criterion's February lineup.
Crazy, Not Insane&
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November 25, 2020

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

Alex Gibney's latest dives into the work of criminal psychologist Dr. Dorothy Otnow Lewis, but can leave you with more questions than answers.
Wild at Heart“
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August 17, 2020

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

David Lynch's 1990 thriller remains a scintillating, if inessential, piece of the filmmaker's gonzo catalog.
F Is for Family&
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June 10, 2020

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

The return of Netflix's adult animated sitcom brings with it a few moving moments and arcs, but it's too lacking in laughs.
Femme FatalesH
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February 13, 2020

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

A look at some of our favorite movie & TV characters who used body & brains to get what they want -- even if it killed someone.
Little WomenL
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November 25, 2019

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

Greta Gerwig's adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott book is sensitive, challenging, and earnestly engages with the source material.
Marriage StoryM
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November 16, 2019

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

Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson & Noah Baumbach are all at their career best in a compassionate look at divorce.
Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman in Big Little LiesM
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June 6, 2019

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

The cultural phenomenon returns, minus its star director, with a little more Streep in its step.
Trial By FireT
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May 15, 2019

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

Ed Zwick’s death-row drama is a familiar, but effective throwback to old-fashioned issue dramas.NOW STREAMING: Powered by JustWatch It’s hard to think of a filmmaker..