Political documentaries are always tough to critique from a purely cinema-based standpoint, if only because the format is usually superseded by […]
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In late February, Netflix started listing the most popular offerings of the day on its homepage, ranking the Top 10 movies/series […]
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Slipperiness is the only constant in Polish director Malgorzata Szumowska’s English-language debut, which ably straddles the border between drama and horror. […]
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Right now, inspiring stories feel like a vitamin supplement. To get through these uncertain times, we’re going to need to hear […]
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An eerily prescient expression of our current “sheltering in place” reality, Vivarium is a clever, deeply disturbing speculative fiction. Its stylized […]
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Good intentions do not a good movie make. While the true story behind the World War II drama Resistance is inspiring, […]
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When considering your viewing options during an extended period stuck at home, a strange kind of freedom emerges. Usually weeknights and […]
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Every month, there are dozens of movies released to VOD and streaming that barely make a dent in the pop-culture consciousness, […]
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Since the quick escalation of response to the Coronavirus pandemic, it’s become almost cliche to talk about what you’re streaming these […]
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When you’re in this line of work, you’ll occasionally write a piece about how a film you’ve just seen connects to […]
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“I know this seems bad,” Mo explains, as the police officer leads him out of his high school classroom. “But it’s […]
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Exploitation movies are quick, dirty, gory fun. They’re also usually in questionable taste, which is part of their lowbrow entertainment value. […]
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