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August 1, 2022

Nope & a brief, shameful history of live primates as entertainment

A look back at the use of chimpanzees as clowns & sidekicks for humans, & how it relates to a strange & haunting subplot of Jordan Peele's hit sci-fi horror.
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June 13, 2021

“Tuca & Bertie” fly higher than ever in season 2

Adult Swim saves the acclaimed animated series from Netflix purgatory, and gives the two birds of a feather even more complicated modern problems to navigate...
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March 24, 2021

Blood soaked “Invincible” goes a little wobbly on takeoff

There's a lot to like in Amazon's new animated series, but the R-rated superhero antics have a tough time translating from page to screen.
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February 15, 2021

Emile Mosseri on capturing amorphous time in his score for “Minari”

The composer discusses the film's long road to release, and the airiness of his score to Lee Isaac Chung's mesmerizing drama.
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February 9, 2021

“Minari” lives on the seeds of its inspirations

Lee Isaac Chung's Sundance winner is a well-intentioned and sweet family drama that can't help but feel incomplete.
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July 7, 2018

Sorry to Bother You Review: Boots Riley Takes On Consumerism, Race in Scorchingly Funny Debut

Boots Riley’s wild feature film debut throws racial politics, consumerism, and magical realism in a blender, making for a comedy that’s as unpredictable as it..