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The Historically-Black College Politics of “School Daze”

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Spike Lee’s third film is a caustic, exuberant exploration of the politics of race in the ’80s, from colorism to the effectiveness of activism.

Daphnee McMaster Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

Where’d You Go, Bernadette Review: A whimsical mid-life crisis

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Richard Linklater’s latest removes the mystery from the Marie Semple novel, but ends up a flawed but welcome reflection on aging and creativity.

Caroline Siede Posted on August 14, 2019August 14, 2019

“The Matrix Revolutions” Closes the Trilogy at the Edge of Hell

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The Matrix Revolutions, the Wachowskis’ final film in the trilogy, is just as flawed as Reloaded, but carries heaps of visual and thematic weight.

Justin Harrison Posted on June 21, 2019August 11, 2020

Diminishing Returns Are Reloaded in the Wachowskis’ First “Matrix” Sequel

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While still a visual triumph, “The Matrix Reloaded” swaps out depth for shallow philosophy.

Jonah Koslofsky Posted on June 16, 2019August 11, 2020

John Wick Chapter 3 – Parabellum Review: The Best Kind of Overkill

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Keanu Reeves serves up another bloody helping of face-shooting mayhem in a third entry that cements the series’ utter supremacy on the action movie stage.

Clint Worthington Posted on May 10, 2019August 7, 2020

How the Matrix Sequels Expanded the Wachowskis’ Universe By Humanizing its Villains

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The Wachowskis’ seminal sci-fi trilogy hits 4K today ahead of the first Matrix’s 20th anniversary. In honor of […]

Chris Ludovici Posted on October 30, 2018August 2, 2020

Ant-Man and the Wasp Review: Marvel’s Latest Shrinks the Stakes

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Marvel’s first placeholder till the next Infinity War is a more assured caper comedy than the first Ant-Man, […]

Clint Worthington Posted on June 27, 2018July 30, 2020
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