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Roxana Hadadi

Roxana Hadadi

Roxana Hadadi writes about film, television, and culture with sides of judgment and thirst. She is a Tomatometer-approved critic on Rotten Tomatoes and a member of the Washington DC Area Film Critics Association, the Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and the Online Film Critics Society. She holds an MA in literature and lives outside Baltimore, Maryland.

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Going Through Hell to Reach Paradise: <i>Cape Fear</i> at 30
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Going Through Hell to Reach Paradise: Cape Fear at 30

Nov 12th, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
It’s another day that ends with the letter “y,” so it’s time to talk about Martin Scorsese again. Sorry that this man is so prolific! Sorry that his career is so varied! Sorry that his cinematic output is so singularly an extension of his array of influences, interests, and inspirations...
Your Weight and Your Fate: <i>Heist</i> at 20
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Your Weight and Your Fate: Heist at 20

Nov 8th, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
David Mamet’s intricate caper flick – released 20 years ago this week – is an underrated gem, filled with memorable dialogue, first-rate performances, and ingenious twists.
<i>My Own Private Idaho</i> at 30: This Is Not/Is Another River Phoenix Essay
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My Own Private Idaho at 30: This Is Not/Is Another River Phoenix Essay

Oct 18th, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
It’s impossible to separate the power of Gus Van Sant’s queer classic – out 30 years ago this week – from the haunted performance at its center. And maybe that’s as it should be.
A Letter to David Lynch on the 20th Anniversary of <i>Mulholland Drive</i>
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A Letter to David Lynch on the 20th Anniversary of Mulholland Drive

Oct 12th, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
An examination of the nightmare visions of David Lynch’s 2001 noir/horror mind trip.
<i>Big Night</i> and the Complexity of Perfection
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Big Night and the Complexity of Perfection

Sep 21st, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
Stanley Tucci and Campbell Scott’s familial drama, released 25 years ago this week, is so much more than a food movie.
Classic Corner: <i>What’s Up, Doc?</i>
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Classic Corner: What’s Up, Doc?

Sep 10th, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
Peter Bogdanovich’s 1972 screwball comedy has its problems, but it also has Babs.
Classic Corner: <i>Mean Streets</i>
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Classic Corner: Mean Streets

Aug 20th, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
Martin Scorsese's breakthrough feature showcases the style and sensibility (and morality) that would become his trademark.
Classic Corner: <i>The Taking of Pelham One Two Three</i>
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Classic Corner: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

Aug 13th, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
The 1974 crime classic – now streaming on Prime Video – is a boisterous tribute to New York City, working class competence, and Walter Matthau’s inimitable mug.
Never Trust the Company: <i>Aliens</i> at 35
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Never Trust the Company: Aliens at 35

Jul 14th, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
The first sequel to “Alien,” released 35 years ago this week, pushed one of the primary themes of the series: that in an ultra-capitalist future, humans are always expendable.
I Sing the Body Electric: <i>Terminator 2</i> at 30
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I Sing the Body Electric: Terminator 2 at 30

Jul 2nd, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
Released 30 years ago this week, ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ expanded the canvas of James Cameron’s original – and explored his fascination with the limits of the human body.
Let Us Now Praise Charles Grodin in <i>The Great Muppet Caper</i>
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Let Us Now Praise Charles Grodin in The Great Muppet Caper

Jun 25th, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
A few kind words for the recently-departed and invaluable co-star of the Muppets’ second movie, released 40 years ago this week.
<i>The Fast and the Furious</i> at 20: The Humble Beginnings of a Blockbuster Franchise
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The Fast and the Furious at 20: The Humble Beginnings of a Blockbuster Franchise

Jun 22nd, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
The stakes are modest in the original outing, released 20 years ago this week – but the skeleton of the unstoppable cinematic machine is clearly in place.
Red Light / Green Light: <i>Mission: Impossible</i> at 25
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Red Light / Green Light: Mission: Impossible at 25

May 19th, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
Tom Cruise was already a superstar when this TV adaptation hit movie screens 25 years ago – but it gave him a durable franchise character to hone and refine for years to come.
<i>Twister</i> at 25: The Perfect Saturday Afternoon Movie
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Twister at 25: The Perfect Saturday Afternoon Movie

May 10th, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
When it hit theaters 25 years ago, critics dismissed it as an empty blockbuster. But looking back, ‘Twister’ has more heart and soul than it gets credit for.
Roller Coaster of Love: <i>Fear</i>, 25 Years Later
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Roller Coaster of Love: Fear, 25 Years Later

Apr 12th, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
The teen erotic thriller, released 25 years ago this week, is a silly, entertaining time capsule with more on its mind than you might think.
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