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Film
fromVulture
2 months ago

Movies Aren't Real Life, But Who by Fire Comes Pretty Close

Philippe Lesage's 'Who by Fire' artfully weaves tension and reality in a unique character-driven drama that defies standard storytelling conventions.
Independent films
fromInverse
2 months ago

Hulu Just Quietly Released Its Most Underbaked Indie Horror Movie

The film Control Freak explores the tension between public success and private turmoil of a motivational speaker.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Grey Matter review feelgood Alzheimer's film is well-meaning life-lesson comedy

The film struggles to balance humor and sensitivity in addressing Alzheimer's and the caregiver experience.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Review: Hit man movie Old Guy' is all flash, little substance

Old Guy struggles to blend generational humor with a hitman narrative, resulting in a disappointing execution of its premise.
Independent films
fromVulture
1 week 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.
Film
fromVulture
2 months ago

Movies Aren't Real Life, But Who by Fire Comes Pretty Close

Philippe Lesage's 'Who by Fire' artfully weaves tension and reality in a unique character-driven drama that defies standard storytelling conventions.
Independent films
fromInverse
2 months ago

Hulu Just Quietly Released Its Most Underbaked Indie Horror Movie

The film Control Freak explores the tension between public success and private turmoil of a motivational speaker.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Grey Matter review feelgood Alzheimer's film is well-meaning life-lesson comedy

The film struggles to balance humor and sensitivity in addressing Alzheimer's and the caregiver experience.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Review: Hit man movie Old Guy' is all flash, little substance

Old Guy struggles to blend generational humor with a hitman narrative, resulting in a disappointing execution of its premise.
Independent films
fromVulture
1 week 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.
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

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

Part of what makes "Agatha All Along" an interesting character study is picking up with Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) when she's lost her power and seeing just what she'll do to get it back.
Music
Fashion & style
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week 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
1 week 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
#film-analysis
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From Unforgiven to The Firm: Guardian writers pick their favourite Gene Hackman movies

Gene Hackman's roles in films like The French Connection and The Poseidon Adventure showcase his complexity as both hero and anti-hero.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From Unforgiven to The Firm: Guardian writers pick their favourite Gene Hackman movies

Gene Hackman's roles in films like The French Connection and The Poseidon Adventure showcase his complexity as both hero and anti-hero.
#film-adaptation
Film
fromVulture
2 months ago

Dope Thief Premiere Recap: Let Me Tell You a Bedtime Story

Dope Thief compellingly explores themes of crime, identity, and survival through the eyes of Ray Driscoll, a Black man navigating a harsh reality.
fromIndieWire
4 months ago
Writing

'The Last Showgirl' Writer Kate Gersten's Intimate Story Was Built for the Stage - but Made for the Big Screen

Film
fromVulture
2 months ago

Dope Thief Premiere Recap: Let Me Tell You a Bedtime Story

Dope Thief compellingly explores themes of crime, identity, and survival through the eyes of Ray Driscoll, a Black man navigating a harsh reality.
fromIndieWire
4 months ago
Writing

'The Last Showgirl' Writer Kate Gersten's Intimate Story Was Built for the Stage - but Made for the Big Screen

#relationships
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Destroyer: Dan's Boogie

Dan Bejar's latest album, Dan's Boogie, continues his exploration of absurdity while showcasing a character study of himself through controlled, melodic production.
Humor
fromVulture
2 months ago

The Gay Dirtbag Lives On

Kristen Arnett's novel intertwines humor and poignancy, showcasing queer women's messy lives in Florida through relatable, flawed characters.
Relationships
fromVulture
7 months ago

Anora's Ending Is No Fairy Tale

Sean Baker's 'Anora' poignantly contrasts the fantasy of romance with the harsh realities of its protagonist's life, reflecting on unsimulated connection.
#crime
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Adolescence review the closest thing to TV perfection in decades

Adolescence reveals the complexities of youth and the disconnect with adults in a gripping, single-take drama that challenges perceptions of culpability.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dope Thief review this crime caper's hilarious moments are like Brooklyn Nine-Nine meets Breaking Bad

The balance of ambition and reality is crucial, especially for the characters spiraling into crime for survival and camaraderie.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Adolescence review the closest thing to TV perfection in decades

Adolescence reveals the complexities of youth and the disconnect with adults in a gripping, single-take drama that challenges perceptions of culpability.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dope Thief review this crime caper's hilarious moments are like Brooklyn Nine-Nine meets Breaking Bad

The balance of ambition and reality is crucial, especially for the characters spiraling into crime for survival and camaraderie.
fromwww.kaltblut-magazine.com
2 months ago

Pain

The interrogation thus becomes a macabre dance of mirrors: both of them, unaware, play roles that are not their own, masks that merge into a single face.
Fashion & style
Film
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Gene Hackman and the Pugnacious Nature of Surprise

Gene Hackman skillfully blended warmth with menace, drawing audiences to morally complex characters throughout his impressive career.
#hbo
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

DocDoc is a hilariously funny new show in Bromley that had everyone in stitches

The show revolves around six characters, each with their unique OCD, as they wait for their session with the late Doctor Cooper, creating comedic interactions.
Miscellaneous
fromInverse
3 months ago

'Common Side Effects' Is Keeping Surreal Adult Animation Alive

We spend more money than ever on healthcare and everyone's still sick. The whole system is sick.
Miscellaneous
fromVulture
4 months ago

Gerard Butler Letting Loose Is a Beautiful Thing to Behold

This sequel ditches the detailed procedural thrills of its predecessor, opting for a wild emotional energy that creates an engaging experience for audiences.
Miscellaneous
#sean-baker
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Matlock review Kathy Bates has spent years waiting for a role like this

Matlock is not just a rehash of the original series; it starts as a legal drama but evolves into something more substantial and intriguing as it unfolds.
Miscellaneous
fromJuxtapoz
6 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Samual Weinberg "Lost Huron" @ Moosey Norwich

Weinberg’s character embarks on a quest for meaning amidst distractions and loss, embodying the universal desire to find purpose in a chaotic world.
Miscellaneous
#theater
Writing
fromVulture
7 months ago

Adam Driver Going Huge: Hold on to Me Darling

Adam Driver masterfully combines humor and depth in his role in 'Hold on to Me Darling', demonstrating his unique talent as an actor.
Writing
fromVulture
7 months ago

Adam Driver Going Huge: Hold on to Me Darling

Adam Driver masterfully combines humor and depth in his role in 'Hold on to Me Darling', demonstrating his unique talent as an actor.
fromRoger Ebert
7 months ago

Silence As Salvation: The Quiet Femmes of Modern Horror | Features | Roger Ebert

"They won't believe you," her mind's voice tells her after she sees a figure reclining in a rocking chair on the porch of her new home that should be empty; it disappears within seconds. Her mind's voice is right, we swiftly learn, and so Jessica smiles and acts normally. She remains silent and amenable, for a while.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Matt and Mara review lo-fi answer to When Harry Met Sally offers uncertain relationship

Mara's relationship with Matt oscillates between intimacy and discomfort, revealing her unresolved feelings and the weight of her current mundane life, where the past looms large.
Miscellaneous
Film
fromThe Ringer
7 months ago

'The Brutalist,' the Best Movies at the New York Film Festival, and 'The Apprentice' With Sebastian Stan!

The 62nd New York Film Festival showcased standout films, including potential Oscar winners and surprises, with insights from industry guests.
The film 'The Apprentice' delves into Trump's early career and his relationship with lawyer Roy Cohn, offering a nuanced character study.
Miscellaneous
fromInverse
7 months ago

'The Penguin' Episode 4 Is About to Bring Back an Iconic Batman Villain

The Penguin offers a deep character exploration of mob elements in Gotham, now shifting focus to uncover Sofia Falcone's ruthless past.
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