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“The Prom” is a glittery, insubstantial musical fantasia

The Prom
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Ryan Murphy’s bajillionth project for Netflix adapts the Broadway musical to spectacular effect, even if the spectacle wallpapers over its lack of substance.

Oluwatayo Adewole Posted on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020

Hop aboard and take a bow for “Let Them All Talk”

Let Them All Talk
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Steven Soderbergh goes further back to his indie roots with a boatful of talent, loose style, and delightful improv.

Ashley Lara Posted on December 10, 2020December 9, 2020

“Doubt” casts a shadow, but not the darkest one

Doubt
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John Patrick Shanley’s Catholic Church-set drama is mildly effective and well-acted but too tidy for its subject matter.

Jonah Koslofsky Posted on November 30, 2020November 30, 2020

The Neoliberal Time Capsule of “Ricki and the Flash”

Ricki and the Flash
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Jonathan Demme’s final film is a flawed, fascinating time capsule into Obama-era politics.

B.L. Panther Posted on February 29, 2020February 28, 2020

“The Manchurian Candidate”, A Study of Humanity Lost

The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
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Jonathan Demme’s remake of the 1962 classic is as notable for its look at political dehumanization as it is its modernization.

Tim Stevens Posted on February 22, 2020February 20, 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

The Laundromat Review: Money, It’s a Gas

THE LAUNDROMAT
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Steven Soderbergh serves up a messy capitalist critique in the shell of a slick, simplistic essay film.

Clint Worthington Posted on October 4, 2019October 4, 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

Mary Poppins Returns Review: A Joyous Revival of a Disney Classic

Mary Poppins Returns
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Disney offers a rousing, delightful update to the children’s film classic.

Clint Worthington Posted on December 12, 2018August 2, 2020
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