The deceptively flat look of Mike Leigh’s latest is, in its own way, as much a commentary on its subject as the sensitive script and stunning performances.
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If epics are defined as a “body of legend or tradition” illuminating the lives of single, indefinable people, all of Powell and Pressburger’s work could be described as “epic”.
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To re-record or lip-sync, that is the question.
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With Alex Garland’s ‘Civil War’ in theaters, we take a look at the long history of blowing up the nation’s capital in the movies.
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On its 20th anniversary, a look back at Lars von Trier’s controversial and divisive Nicole Kidman vehicle.
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Our round-up of anti-Valentine’s fare continues with Bob Fosse’s feature directorial debut, adapting his hit stage musical into an unconventional musical comedy.
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The image of the protagonist running across space on New Year’s Eve is a potent one, scattered across cinema history, with classic films redefining it for a new era and a new audience. What does it convey about our desire for newness and progression?
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David Lowery’s 2021 adventure lives in the darker side of the holidays, embracing the horror of facing the oncoming year.
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Though classic ghost stories are told time and time again, Alejandro Amenábar’s ‘The Others’ reminds us that each retelling can be surprising and scary.
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Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Age of Innocence’ remains one of the only adaptations of Edith Wharton’s work. On its 30th anniversary, we explore what binds these two artists together.
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Thirty years ago, ‘The Wedding Banquet’ introduced audiences to Ang Lee’s cinematic musings on repression and passion.
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With ‘Barbie’ hitting theaters this week, a look at how the director has used distinctive color palettes throughout her career.
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