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Film
fromVulture
3 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
3 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
4 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
4 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 month 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
3 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
3 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
4 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
4 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 month 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.
#mental-health
fromConsequence
1 week ago

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

"Fuck Me Eyes" functions as a bit of a character study for Cain, describing a teenage girl known for her promiscuity and reputation in town.
Music
#humor
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
NYC startup

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.

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
NYC startup

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.

#thriller
Film
fromThe Atlantic
1 month 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.
#netflix
fromIndieWire
1 month 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 month 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 month 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
4 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
4 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
3 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
6 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
3 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
6 months ago
Writing

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

fromVulture
3 months ago

9-1-1 Recap: Mister Cellophane

Archie's story is one of invisibility, highlighted when he gets fired from his job and trapped under the bed, only to discover his girlfriend's betrayal.
Boston Bruins
Music
fromPitchfork
3 months 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.
Relationships
fromVulture
8 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
5 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
5 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
7 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
8 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
fromPortland Mercury
8 months ago

Theater Review: Third Rail's Infinite Life Is a Play About Pain That Hurts So Good

Annie Baker’s ‘Infinite Life’ is a subtle character study that explores deep pain through minimalist dialogue and careful pacing, reflecting on how characters struggle to communicate their suffering.
Writing
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