The 1967 classic, now streaming on HBO Max, is so much more than its famous climax – it’s a superb example of how to turn the theatrical into a cinematic spectacle.
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Olivia Wilde’s MUCH-discussed psychological drama may not have justified the festival hubbub, but it’s still worth checking out.
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The conversations surrounding ‘Blonde’ – biography, dramatization, exploration, and exploitation – are nothing new. Nearly 40 years ago, much of the same controversy greeted Bob Fosse’s film on the life and death of Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten.
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The D.A. Pennebaker-directed concert film, which languished in post-production for nearly a decade, offers up a rough but fascinating look at David Bowie in his prime.
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Once upon a time, Robert Altman and a gaggle of movie stars went to Paris to wreak havoc on the fashion industry – on Harvey Weinstein’s dime!
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Our report from TIFF 2022, featuring mini-reviews of ‘Sanctuary,’ ‘Susie Searches,’ ‘Alice, Darling’ and more.
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We mourn the loss of Jean-Luc Godard by revisiting this 1966 meditation on youth, romance, and other matters.
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Gina Prince-Bythewood’s latest has all the hallmarks of a franchise blockbuster — kickass action, fist-pumping triumphs, a rousing score, etc. — but sets itself apart by centering Black women in its narrative.
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Ti West’s ‘X’ prequel is a very different film from its predecessor – and, thanks to the tour de force performance at its center, it may be a better one.
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It’s been 30 years since Woody Allen’s private life became all too public, and 30 years since the release of one of his most challenging films, which got swept up in the maelstrom.
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In this week’s minor VOD releases, couples deal with challenges over religious differences, estranged relatives, and alternate dimensions, while teen pop stars from across generations make forays into acting. Time Pirates (Tubi September 9): While other social media sensations are starring in major Netflix feature films and headlining Hulu reality shows, TikTok musical act SM6 […]
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Venice’s first “regular” edition since 2019 was business as usual, in more ways than one.
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