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Oscar 2025 Winner Predictions: Adapted Screenplay
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The narrative drive of Conclave’s script proves a model for concision and momentum. The post Oscar 2025 Winner Predictions: Adapted Screenplay appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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Oscar 2025 Winner Predictions: Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
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The narrative drive of Conclave’s script proves a model for concision and momentum. The post Oscar 2025 Winner Predictions: Writing (Adapted Screenplay) appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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Berlinale 2025 Review: GIRLS ON WIRE, Gangsters Pursue Stunt Double and Her Cousin
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Wen Qi shines as a stuntwoman chased by a drug ring. [Read the whole post on screenanarchy.com...]
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LEGENDS OF THE CONDOR HEROES: THE GALLANTS Review: Tsui Hark’s Irresistible Action Eye Candy
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Tsui Hark adapts Jin Yong's classic story, starring Xiao Zhan and Zhuang Dafei, and Leung Ka Fai Tony. [Read the whole post on screenanarchy.com...]
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‘The Ice Tower’ Review: Lucile Hadžihalilović’s Beautifully Tactile Fairy Tale of Obsession
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The Ice Tower is, ultimately, an aesthetic and nostalgic exercise. The post ‘The Ice Tower’ Review: Lucile Hadžihalilović’s Beautifully Tactile Fairy Tale of Obsession appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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Berlinale Review: What Does That Nature Say to You is Hong Sangsoo’s Meet the Parents
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The last time Hong Sangsoo failed to feature in a Berlinale program, Childish Gambino’s “This is America” was in the charts and Green Book was on its way to beating Roma at the Oscars. (2019 notwithstanding, you have to go...
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Berlinale Review: Denis Côté’s Paul is a Strikingly Moving Portrait of a Cleaning Simp
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Consider the logline: a 34-year-old, pre-diabetic, 250-pound, extremely anxious loner finds respite as a cleaning simp for dominatrices eager to belittle him as he tidies up their homes. Now think of the word simp: in Internet patois, a term denoting...
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Berlinale Review: Eel is a Slippery, Strange Drama of Great Beauty
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The most significant change introduced by new Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle is the cancellation of the Encounters sidebar which hosted many arthouse gems supposedly too experimental for the main competition. In its stead, Perspectives––a competitive section dedicated to first films––was...
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Oscar 2025 Winner Predictions: Visual Effects
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This is a category that significantly favors best picture nominees. The post Oscar 2025 Winner Predictions: Visual Effects appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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Rotterdam 2025 Review: MEMOIR OF A SNAIL Gets You, Pacing Be Damned
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Back in 2009 we were treated to one of the best films ever made about autism, and it was, surprise surprise, an animated puppet feature. That was Mary and Max, directed by Adam Elliot, who had previously won an Academy...
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