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The composers of “Ammonite” on putting forbidden romance to music

Ammonite Composers Dustin O'Halloran Volker Bertelmann
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The composer duo talks about their years-long collaboration and the sparse, airy score to Francis Lee’s queer romance.

Clint Worthington Posted on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020

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

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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

Bloody Good Romance: 12 Horror Films to Sate Your Valentine’s Day Bloodlust

Bloody Good Romance
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Gena Radcliffe and Beau North dig into a dozen gruesome, bloody tales of love and horror this Valentine’s Day.

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Gena Radcliffe Posted on February 13, 2019February 12, 2019

Mary Queen of Scots Review: A Riveting, if Ahistorical, Royal Drama

MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS
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While it won’t win any awards for historical accuracy, Josie Rourke’s royal drama shines thanks to some gorgeous […]

Marshall Estes Posted on December 7, 2018August 2, 2020

On Chesil Beach Review: A Picturesque Tale of a Broken Honeymoon

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Dominic Cooke’s sumptuous adaptation of the Ian McEwan novel tells the tale of a marriage doomed from the […]

Marshall Estes Posted on May 23, 2018July 30, 2020

Chicago Critics Film Festival 2018: Capsule Reviews (Part 3)

eighth grade
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Now that the 6th annual Chicago Critics Film Festival has closed, it’s time to look back on some […]

Alcohollywood Staff Posted on May 11, 2018January 26, 2019
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