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fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

"Honey Don't!" Revives the Spirit of the Coen Brothers' Movies

Honey Don't! foregrounds sex and violence while leaning on familiar neo-noir tropes, generating visceral energy that ultimately feels decorative despite occasional substance.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's Thrilling New Movie Reimagines a Classic

Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest is a homage to Kurosawa's High and Low, balancing style with substance and exploring legacy and moral dilemmas.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week ago

Mark Ruffalo Leads the Tense, Character-Driven HBO Max Drama Task | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The focus is clear: this is about people as much as it is about crime.
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fromVulture
3 months ago

The Nutty, Colorful, and Moving Sister Midnight Is Well Worth Seeing

Karan Kandhari's 'Sister Midnight' offers an imaginative portrayal of a young woman's frustrations in Mumbai, marked by character-driven narrative shifts.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Drayton and Mackenzie by Alexander Starritt review a warmly comic saga of male friendship

James Drayton, born to north London academics, is a socially awkward high achiever who privately measures himself against Christopher Columbus and Napoleon.
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fromAnOther
1 month ago

Caleb Landry Jones on Starring in Folk Thriller Harvest

Walter Thirsk embodies a complex character, representing the struggles of leadership amidst societal collapse in medieval Scotland.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Movie Review: Nothing Bad Happens to the Kitten in 'Sorry, Baby'

Agnes, portrayed by Eva Victor, initially seems to have it all: a picturesque lifestyle, a prestigious job, and charming friendships, yet an undercurrent of unease constantly haunts her reality.
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fromConsequence
1 month ago

Ethel Cain Unveils New Song "Fuck Me Eyes": Stream

Ethel Cain's new song, "Fuck Me Eyes," depicts a teenage girl with a complicated reputation and emotional depth.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

BI sat down with Johnny Hilbrant Partridge about his parody of private equity, which has become a cult hit on Wall Street and an unlikely side hustle.

The character 'PE guy' humorously critiques the excesses of private equity culture.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

How to Root for a Merciless Man, According to Wes Anderson

Wes Anderson's new film 'The Phoenician Scheme' explores themes of wealth and folly in a modern context.
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fromInverse
2 months ago

The Most Outrageous Survival Thriller Of The Year Is A Wild Remix Of The Shark Movie

Dangerous Animals subverts typical horror by presenting sharks as victims while showcasing the true monster in human obsession.
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Netflix's Dept. Q Is One Character Short of a Great Detective Show

Dept. Q explores flawed characters in a crime drama, focusing on detective Carl Morck's return to duty after a traumatic incident.
fromIndieWire
3 months ago

See the Tricks 'Agatha All Along' Used To Walk the Witches' Road

Agatha Harkness's journey in "Agatha All Along" explores her quest for power and how she relies on others to regain it.
Fashion & style
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 months ago

LOEWE's FW25 Pre-Collection Campaign Blurs Reality Through a Cinematic Lens | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

LOEWE's Fall/Winter 2025 pre-collection showcases an intimate, character-driven campaign that emphasizes subtlety and innovative design in fashion.
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Bring Her Back Review: Fear Mommy Dearest

Hawkins' performance as Laura is a captivating blend of fragility, charm, and psychotic desperation, making her a complex and empathetic character in a thriller setting.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago

"Cookie's Fortune": A Little Southern Comedy | Far Flungers | Roger Ebert

Altman's 'Cookie's Fortune' showcases his unique connection with actors, leading to a charming depiction of human eccentricities in a Southern setting.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

God Is in the Details': Embracing Boredom in Art and Life

Adolescence challenges us to be OK with small talk and boredom, even if our impulse is to disappear into our screens.
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fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Review | Cowabunga! 'The Surfer' is a sunbaked Cage match.

'The Surfer' showcases Nicolas Cage's unique brand but raises questions about whether it would work better without him.
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