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Why ‘INLAND EMPIRE’ Was Pure, Unfiltered Lynch
David Lynch’s “INLAND EMPIRE” (2006) begins, fittingly, with a grand gesture. The spotlight shines on the title, followed by a…
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This One Thing Separates ‘Arco’ from the Animated Pack
The beginning of “Arco,” Ugo Bienvenu’s wonderful, animated fantasy, depicts the future world of 2932, where citizens live in clouds…
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‘The Mastermind’ Keeps Director’s Maddening Streak Intact
Kelly Reichardt’s “The Mastermind” stars Josh O’Connor as James Mooney, a thief who steals works of art right out of…
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Critic Mea Culpa: What We Missed About ‘Hannibal’
I get asked a lot if I ever change my mind about movies. Is there a movie I once loved…
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Genre Mashup ‘Night Patrol’ Lacks Bite, Humor
Ryan Prows’ “Night Patrol” is a hybrid of violent gang drama and horror film. I wish I could tell you…
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‘Testament of Ann Lee’ is Cinematic Test Worth Taking
Mona Fastvold’s “The Testament of Ann Lee” is a history lesson on the creation of the Shaker religious movement, and…
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‘Sirāt’ Is Beautiful to Look at But Empty Inside
Oliver Laxe’s “Sirāt” begins with a father (Sergei Lopez) and his son arriving in the desert to attend a massive…
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‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ Hurts Its Own Cause
Sam Rockwell stars as The Man From the Future, a bizarrely dressed homeless person who enters a diner one night,…
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‘Dead Man’s Wire’ Does ’70s Era Filmmaking Proud
Gus Van Sant’s “Dead Man’s Wire” is the true story of the “Indianapolis Hostage Crisis” that occurred in February of…
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Hollywood’s It Actor Knows ‘How to Make a Killing’
John Patton Ford’s “How to Make a Killing” begins as many crime comedies do, with an inmate awaiting execution and…
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