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‘Civil War’ Has More To Say About Journalism Than US Politics
‘Civil War’ Has More To Say About Journalism Than US Politics
Director Alex Garland’s vision of a Second American Civil War is the backdrop for a story that revolves around war photography.
Kevin Gosztola
Apr 13
‘The Conversation’: Coppola’s Classic Paranoia Film Turns 50
‘The Conversation’: Coppola’s Classic Paranoia Film Turns 50
Francis Ford Coppola’s 1974 film matched the malaise of the political moment but was written before the Plumbers scandal erupted.
Kevin Gosztola
Apr 6
The Transgressive Thrill Of ‘Love Lies Bleeding’
The Transgressive Thrill Of ‘Love Lies Bleeding’
Although “Love Lies Bleeding” largely follows the template of most noir films, it is an edgy and surreal thriller that plays with the genre
Kevin Gosztola
Apr 1
At The Oscars, ‘The Zone Of Interest’ Extends To Gaza
At The Oscars, ‘The Zone Of Interest’ Extends To Gaza
The only statement on Gaza at the Oscars came from “Zone of Interest” filmmakers, who showed courage in linking their film to the present
Kevin Gosztola
Mar 11
‘In The Summers’: The Film That Won Sundance’s Top Prize For A US Drama
‘In The Summers’: The Film That Won Sundance’s Top Prize For A US Drama
Director Alessandra Lacorazza’s first-time feature is the type of poignant and personal independent film you hope will shine at Sundance.
Kevin Gosztola
Jan 28
‘Veni Vidi Vici’: How Easy It Is For The Super-Rich To Cheat, Steal, Kill, and Win | Sundance 2024
‘Veni Vidi Vici’: How Easy It Is For The Super-Rich To Cheat, Steal, Kill, and Win | Sundance 2024
“Veni Vidi Vici” is an Austrian film that premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival as part of the World Cinema Dramatic Competition.
Kevin Gosztola
Jan 26
Sixty Years Of ‘Dr. Strangelove’: A Nuclear War Planner On The Nightmare Comedy
Sixty Years Of ‘Dr. Strangelove’: A Nuclear War Planner On The Nightmare Comedy
The nightmare comedy in Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece remains as razor-sharp as ever with the Doomsday Clock at 90 seconds to midnight.
Kevin Gosztola
Jan 23
Does ‘The Beekeeper’ Senselessly Fuel Conspiracy Theories?
Does ‘The Beekeeper’ Senselessly Fuel Conspiracy Theories?
A few top critics were stung by the “follow the money” story in “The Beekeeper.” One accused the movie of “deep state-paranoia-mongering.”
Kevin Gosztola
Jan 18
‘American Fiction’: A Charming Satirical Film And Dark Horse Oscar Contender
‘American Fiction’: A Charming Satirical Film And Dark Horse Oscar Contender
Director Cord Jefferson’s first-time feature urges the industry to rethink the idea that films like “American Fiction” can’t make money.
Kevin Gosztola
Jan 11
Top Films Of 2023 (And Other Highlights)
Top Films Of 2023 (And Other Highlights)
From the writers and actors strikes to “Barbenheimer,” a look back at 2023 in film.
Kevin Gosztola
Dec 28, 2023
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