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"This Woman" and Her Tangled WorldThe film "This Woman" explores intimate narratives to reflect broader societal themes in contemporary China.
Just the Two of Us movie review (2024) | Roger EbertValérie Donzelli's film 'Just the Two of Us' follows the tradition of melodramas from the 1930s and '40s, highlighting women's experiences in dealing with tragic circumstances.
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The Room Next Door review Almodovar spins a gorgeous, fragile tale of life and deathAlmodovar's film explores deep themes of friendship and mortality, initially struggling but ultimately flourishing as it progresses.
"Emilia Perez" Is an Incurious Musical About a Trans Drug LordThe importance of musicals lies in their ability to illuminate reality rather than escape from it.
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