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Review · Michael
The Shrouds
Certain directors always merit consideration. Certainly, belonging to this list would be David Cronenberg, who, despite his quirks, never makes…
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Review · Michael
Universal Language
“Universal Language” is the second feature film from experimental Canadian director Mathew Rankin. Rankin’s previous film, “The Twentieth Century” (2019),…
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Review · Michael
I’m Still Here
“I’m Still Here” (“Ainda Estou Aqui” in the original Portuguese) surprised some by being included in the Academy Awards nominations…
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Review · Michael
The Apprentice
I suspect that when Ali Abbasi pitched “The Apprentice,” Donald Trump’s fate was still in the air. Whether the makers…
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Review · Michael
Babygirl
“Babygirl” is Halina Reijn’s latest exploration of the limits of social boundaries. We may have gotten lots of gore in…
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Review · Michael
Wolfman
“Wolfman” is the second entry in the effort to bring the classic Universal monster franchise into the modern age. While…
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Review · Michael
Conclave
With gerrymandering and a lack of competitive contests in most congressional districts, the US electoral system may seem like the…
