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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Bend It Like Beckham was a classic soccer movie with one very worrying relationship

A celebrated film normalizes an inappropriate romantic relationship between an adult coach and teenage players and should reveal the coach's ban early in a sequel.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Giant review Prince Naseem biopic with Pierce Brosnan on hand misses the punch

There's a really good cast here, in a movie with a real-life story to tell: how Irish boxing trainer Brendan Ingle mentored a cheeky Sheffield kid from migrant Yemeni parents, Prince Naseem Hamed, teaching him to stand up to racist bullies and turning him into a media-friendly world champ in the late 90s, nurturing his showboating arrogance and his lethal fists.
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fromInverse
2 months ago

Amazon Just Quietly Added The Most Misunderstood Superhero Duology

Marvel's cinematic adaptation faced historical struggles before achieving success, exemplified by the failures of films like Daredevil and Elektra.
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fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Highest 2 Lowest Review: Spike Lee's Attempt to Grapple With Rap's New Gen

Spike Lee critiques rap music, expressing concern that some forms perpetuate negative stereotypes and harm the Black community.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Fiddle-laden fake trailer reignites debate about Hollywood's Irish stereotypes

Hollywood perpetuates stereotypes of Ireland in films, often portraying clichéd images of Irish culture.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The problem(s) with Ari Aster's 'Eddington'

Eddington critiques the shallow reproduction of social justice movements during a tumultuous year, highlighting the disconnect between activism and genuine action.
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fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

38 Best Joaquin Phoenix Movies - All Joaquin Phoenix Roles Ranked

Woody Allen's comedy features Joaquin Phoenix, a professor who becomes romantically involved with a student while pursuing an irrational quest for purpose.
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fromtime.com
4 months ago

Jurassic World Rebirth Finally Makes Dinosaurs the Stars of the Show

The recent Jurassic World films fail to portray dinosaurs with the respect and affection they deserve.
fromwww.esquire.com
4 months ago

All 35 Steven Spielberg Movies, Ranked From Worst to Best

According to Spielberg, John Wayne called him while he was making the film originally titled The Night the Japs Attacked by screenwriter Robert Zemeckis... Don't joke about World War II.
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fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

What Makes a Boston Movie a Boston Movie?

Boston's unique cultural identity has fostered a distinct subgenre of films that portray its social complexities and locales.
fromConsequence
4 months ago

The New How to Train Your Dragon Is an Existential Crisis for Live-Action Remakes: Review

As a culture, we're now pretty deep down the rabbit hole when it comes to live-action remakes of animated movies - Disney's now released at least 25 of them.
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fromArtforum
4 months ago

One More for the Road

The Cannes Film Festival's 78th edition showcased a mix of familiar names and emerging talents, reflecting a transition phase, yet often lacking a strong unifying vision.
Independent films
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fromInverse
5 months ago

'Honey Don't!' Shows Ethan Coen At Odds With Himself

Ethan Coen's 'Honey Don't!' showcases a shift towards dark noir tones, distancing itself from the over-the-top style of 'Drive-Away Dolls.'
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fromtime.com
5 months ago

Ari Aster's Eddington Is a Wigged-Out Modern Western Overstuffed With Ideas

COVID-19 remains a pervasive theme in society, influencing behavior and attitudes long after its peak.
fromDefector
5 months ago

'Mitchell' Is Part Of Joe Don Baker's Legacy, For Better Or Worse | Defector

"When Mitchell finally reaches the tube, you can alleviate its unending boredom by looking forward to the commercials."
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fromIndieWire
6 months ago
Independent films

'Thunderbolts*' Review: Marvel's Best Movie in Years Struggles to Outrun the Emptiness of the Mega-Franchise It's Trying So Hard to Save

fromIndieWire
6 months ago
Independent films

'Thunderbolts*' Review: Marvel's Best Movie in Years Struggles to Outrun the Emptiness of the Mega-Franchise It's Trying So Hard to Save

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fromInverse
6 months ago

35 Years Later, An Awesomely Stupid Sci-Fi Flop Is Better Than You Remember

Spaced Invaders portrays aliens as malevolent but comedic, contrasting with the era's friendly extraterrestrial depictions.
fromWIRED
6 months ago

These 11 Nature Documentaries Will Make You Want to Touch Grass

The best nature documentaries immerse viewers in the primal struggles of survival, offering a stark contrast to sanitized portrayals of the natural world.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Julie Christie at 85: her 20 best films ranked!

"Christie’s casting might have been conducive to the Oedipal side of the Danish prince's feelings towards his mother if only the director's performance had allowed room for it."
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fromVulture
6 months ago

Justin Theroux Answers Every Question We Have About American Psycho

"The seriousness and the tone with which we played it and the slow burn on Christian at the end, where he's just sweating mortar shells. It was really funny."
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