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  • An Unfaithful Adaptation of a Beloved Game

    An Unfaithful Adaptation of a Beloved Game

    This movie adaptation of ‘Until Dawn’ is below average.
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    Rishi Prakash
    Jun 6
    ‘Henry Fool’ (1997): Blowing a Hole Straight Through This Film’s Idea of Itself

    ‘Henry Fool’ (1997): Blowing a Hole Straight Through This Film’s Idea of Itself

    'Who is Henry Fool?' So asks the Cannes Film Festival’s website on their page dedicated to Hal Hartley’s 1997 film, Henry Fool, which won…
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    Steven Brooks
    Jun 5
    The best film you have never seen — ‘Fish Story’ (Japan, 2009)

    The best film you have never seen — ‘Fish Story’ (Japan, 2009)

    In this quirkiest of movies that combines ‘what if’ alternate social history with the Butterfly Effect, a little-known punk rock song…
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    Usha Iyer
    Jun 3
    The Art of an Opening Scene: American Beauty (1999)

    The Art of an Opening Scene: American Beauty (1999)

    An analysis of “American Beauty’s” opening scene and how it informs the entirety of the film.
    Go to the profile of C.W. Spoerry
    C.W. Spoerry
    May 26
    “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” (2025) Movie Review — Time Catches Up With Everyone

    “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” (2025) Movie Review — Time Catches Up With Everyone

    Tom Cruise is back at it with the newest entry in his famous espionage action franchise, but has age finally taken its toll on MI?
    Go to the profile of C.W. Spoerry
    C.W. Spoerry
    May 23
    In praise and condemnation of Nostalgia

    In praise and condemnation of Nostalgia

    Why do we need to rewatch “Cinema Paradiso?”
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    Maryam Babak
    May 6
    Final Shots: Ida Lupino’s "Hard, Fast, and Beautiful" (1951)

    Final Shots: Ida Lupino’s "Hard, Fast, and Beautiful" (1951)

    A feminist classic you haven’t seen.
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    Steven Brooks
    May 5
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