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Why Silent Film Is Equal to Sound Movies
Silent film is art. At its best – which is as good as any art – silent film awakens and…
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Will ‘Chappaquiddick’ Go the Full ‘Confirmation?’
We’ve seen that happen before. Just earlier this month, to be precise, courtesy of HBO. We recently learned actor Jason Clarke…
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‘Jane’s’ ‘Gun’ Hits Feminist Target
Our heroine is brave and blunt, but she’s still a product of her era. That means she can’t fully declare her…
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‘Death’ Even Better in Our Selfie Society
Freddie Mercury once asked us, “who wants to live forever?” TV ads toting “age defying make-up” and youthful regimens pop…
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Why Film Festivals Matter in Our Streaming Age
Netflix. Amazon Prime. Hulu. YouTube. Not to mention your neighborhood movie house. It’s also a double-edged sword, according to Dennis…
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8 Times Hollywood Bowed to China
Many were outraged when the film version of the Marvel Comics sorcerer changed an iconic character’s identity. Out went the…
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The HiT List: ‘The Black 9/11’ Edition
Chappelle thought about cancelling his Friday night comedy gig after hearing of Prince’s passing. He reconsidered after realizing the singer would…
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Warning: ‘Sssssss’ Still Chilling on Blu-ray
The 1973 horror film “Sssssss [Blu-ray]” follows a herpetologist trying to turn his assistant into a snake. Simple. Monstrous. And,…
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Why ‘Miles Ahead’ Might Make Davis Grin
Instead, the actor’s passion project, “Miles Ahead,” is the anti-biopic. No cliched rise from obscurity. No moment where the musician…
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How Trump Legitimizes Celeb GOP Attacks
The musician made a media ruckus out of a canceled gig this summer. The concert in question just so happened…
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