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Telluride Film Review: ‘Bardo (or False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths)’ is a Big Ask from Alejandro González Iñárritu
Alejandro González Iñárritu is not afraid to challenge his audience, that’s for sure. His latest film, the passion project Bardo (or False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths), is a lot to ask from viewers. It makes perfect sense that this movie has started its run with a bit of a divisive reception. Even in a […] More
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Interview: Aaron Dessner and Bryce Dessner on Composing the Music / Writing the Songs of ‘Cyrano’
This whole week, I’ve been celebrating the cast and crew of Cyrano. Over the last few days, we’ve featured my conversations with director Joe Wright (here), as well as stars Peter Dinklage (here), Haley Bennett (here) and Kelvin Harrison Jr. (here). Today, it’s time to talk about the film’s music, which brings me to Aaron Dessner and Bryce Dessner. As many […] More
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Film Review: ‘Cyrano’ Bursts With Music, Passion, and Old School Charms
This review, aside from the opening paragraph you’re reading, was largely written back in November. It’s not often that I return to a piece almost three months after writing it. However, Cyrano is finally hitting theaters after an utterly bizarre release strategy, so there’s nothing traditional about this. Aside from a qualifying run, the only […] More
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NYFF Film Review: ‘C’mon C’mon’ is Another Deeply Emotional and Tender Effort From Mike Mills
Throughout his career, filmmaker Mike Mills has shown a huge beating heart, as well as a real understanding of humanity. Whether it’s Thumbsucker, Beginners, 20th Century Women, or now C’mon C’mon, he mines our feelings for cinematic nirvana. This latest movie, playing at the 59th New York Film Festival, sees him somehow at his most […] More
