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MaXXXine
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Mia Goth and Ti West took the world of arthouse horror by storm in 2022 with the one-two punch of “X” and “Pearl,” distinct and original films within a bold, new cinematic universe.   “X” was a grisly homage to ‘70s...
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The Imaginary
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Born from the still unbridled creativity of children, where an empty room and a random assortment of objects can inspire the most whimsical of adventures, imaginary friends respond to each young mind’s needs for companionship. The intricacies of these invisible...
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Escape
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The high-concept South Korean army thriller “Escape” clocks in at a swift 94 minutes long. It could have easily gone on longer. There’s simultaneously too much and not enough action in this intriguing, but underdeveloped story about a North Korean...
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Mother, Couch!
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From the moment Dave (Ewan McGregor) frantically walks across a deserted parking lot, “Mother, Couch” feels empty. Dressed in a black suit, Dave walks toward a furniture store filled with vintage, handcrafted pieces. At the front desk is the bubbly...
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Goldilocks and the Two Bears
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In Jeff Lipsky's films, it's normal for characters to talk for ten minutes straight, and it's normal for other characters to listen without interrupting. You have to just go with the convention. Or, not. You don't "have" to do anything....
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New to Streaming: Free Time, Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus, Neonoir, This Closeness, Family Portrait & More
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Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here. 32 Sounds (Sam Green) Filmmaker Sam Green captures something so specific here: he makes...
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Posterized July 2024: Longlegs, MaXXXine, Didi & More
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Between Despicable Me 4 (July 3), Twisters (July 19), and Deadpool & Wolverine (July 26), there aren’t going to be too many open screens in theaters this month. So marketing becomes a huge piece of the puzzle as far as...
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KVIFF Review: With Panopticon, a New Georgian Filmmaker Keeps You Watching
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Cinema has always had a way of opening unfamiliar places up to the world––if not always for a visit, then at least in the imaginations of those watching. The success of Georgian cinema in the last few years has come...
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The Film Stage Show Ep. 541 – The Bikeriders (with Jesse Hassenger)
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Welcome to a new episode of The Film Stage Show! Brian Roan and Robyn Bahr are joined by Jesse Hassenger to discuss Jeff Nichols’ The Bikeriders. Enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes...
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Newark Confiture: Balagov’s “Butterfly Jam” Set for a September Start Date
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In what promises to be a vintage 2025 year for auteur cinema, Kantemir Balagov‘s next might also join the fray. Originally titled “Monica” and developed well before the invasion, this English-language debut will be shot in New Jersey and now...
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