Friday, February 8, 2019
Arctic avoids existential symbolism for the sake of expressing authentic emotions, most of them thanks to Mads Mikkelsen’s performance, a quiet tour de force.
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What is admirable about Conversations with a Killer is that it is as compelling an exploration of the monster's victims as it is of Ted Bundy.
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These films will no doubt raise your spirits in the dead of winter.
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Cold War is a timeless story of romantic love, and its persistence in the face of upheaval.
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This hardscrabble crime thriller is also a powerfully subtle character study.
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Here is what a smart, savvy viewer who likes high-quality entertainment is looking forward to on TV this year.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:04PMSunday, December 23, 2018
Where do you go once you’ve watched the classic Xmas films? Some suggestions.
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Films like Ben is Back will not foster an understanding of how drug addiction ravages the lives of the poor, the incarcerated, the uneducated, and the less fortunate.
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This blistering new documentary manages to offer a fairly balanced portrait of a man who, at the end of his life, was widely demonized.
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This is one of the year’s most heartwarming films; not sentimental, but projecting a profound sense of resilient joy at its heart.
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The Other Side of the Wind may inspire brooding melancholy in some, but it’s also pretty damned fine.
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The Ballad of Buster Scruggs demonstrates the Coens’ consummate skill for reinventing classic genre tropes, dovetailing deep affection with inspired re-interpretation.
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William Goldman was known as a consummate Hollywood insider, who nevertheless maintained a reputation as a literary-minded purveyor of exceptional cinema.
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Maniac is mind-bending entertainment that's also an invitation to muse on infinite possibilities.
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A handpicked list of cinematic horror gems for you to watch over the next 26 days.
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Indie filmmaker Josephine Decker has come up with a brilliant showcase for Helena Howard, whose performance is electrifying.
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The film is full of salacious details from Hollywood’s heyday, but it is also a tender look at an elderly man whose current existence would be seen by many as difficult.
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Dark is not a German version of Stranger Things; its historical vision is distinctive.
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Nico, 1988 lays bare the ravaged body and brooding soul of a woman who may yet be remembered as among the most iconic musicians of the twentieth century.
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The most compelling reason to tune in to this series is the jaw-droppingly great cast, led by Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw.
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A prescient work that introduces themes and imagery (particularly youth, nostalgia and urban angst) that have become central to Olivier Assayas’ oeuvre.
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Viewers who have endured abusive domestic family situations may find their throats swelling, their hearts thudding, and their hands shaking.
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Fleabag is a clever, frenetic and coolly smart series, balancing humor with an increasingly dark intensity.
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Director Debra Granik’s focus on young women whose lives have been steeped in nature and hardship, forced to lead their families forward despite scant resources, posits a refreshing femini…
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Hereditary has top notch acting, a gorgeous look, and some genuinely terrifying moments that linger.
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Some may think that the western-genre-turned-arthouse-gimmick has been played out, but Damsel's fresh energy and pioneering spirit offers redemption.
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Nancy is mystifying, but in this case the inexplicable has its fascinations.
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Summer 1993 is provocative, both for the raw depth of the emotions it evokes and the directness of its storytelling.
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In contrast to the contrived food shows of today, Anthony Bourdain brought class and vigor as well as creativity to his fascinating stories of food and travel.
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Writer-director Michael Pearce’s debut feature is self-assured and finely-wrought. Beast written and directed by Michael Pearce. Screening at Kendall Square Cinema, Coolidge Corner The…
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There is real suspense and pathos in this political drama, beneath the standard cinematography and pacing.
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