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Telluride Film Review: ‘Emilia Pérez’ is a Big Swing that Lands More Than It Doesn’t
Big swings are always fascinating to watch, whether they work or don’t. When they do, cinema grows and flourishes. When they don’t, it’s still a burst of creativity that you’ll never regret watching. For most, Emilia Pérez is the former. For me, it’s still that, though with occasional caveats. Still, whether it’s here at the […] More
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Film Review: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is Proof You Shouldn’t Bet Against James Cameron
For a now franchise that seemed to get dunked on ever since its box office shattering beginning, Avatar, and by extension, James Cameron, projects immense confidence. While some snickered at Cameron planning a whole host of Avatar sequels, he and his team plugged away, knowing what they had. Well, when Avatar: The Way of Water […] More
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Film Review: ‘Amsterdam’ is a Star-Studded Affair That’s Messy But Largely Enjoyable
At this point, you know what you’re getting when you watch a David O. Russell film. You’re going to see an A-list cast, usually with some returning players, engaging in a kind of organized cinematic chaos. There will either be very little plot or an oddly dense one, with heady ideas. When it works, you […] More
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Film Review: ‘The Adam Project’ Sees Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds Crafting a Modern Day Amblin Adventure
High concept science fiction adventures used to be par for the course in a previous era. It’s interesting how with more and more technology at filmmakers’ hands, we’re not necessarily seeing added creativity. Luckily, something like The Adam Project then comes along to course correct. I was unexpectedly blown away. This is a tremendously fun […] More
