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‘Forbidden Fruits’ Review: A Witchy Mall Comedy That Keeps You Under Its Spell
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The film conjures a compelling illusion that would fall apart if it crossed the mall parking lot. The post ‘Forbidden Fruits’ Review: A Witchy Mall Comedy That Keeps You Under Its Spell appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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‘Pretty Lethal’ Review: ‘Pretty Lethal’ Review: An Action Flick That’s Glorious in Motion
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The film is lean, mean, and feisty, even if it doesn’t quite stick the landing. The post ‘Pretty Lethal’ Review: ‘Pretty Lethal’ Review: An Action Flick That’s Glorious in Motion appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ Review: Falling Back on Old Habits
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The sequel is just a retread of things that the first film pulled off with more cartoonish energy. The post ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ Review: Falling Back on Old Habits appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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‘Tow’ Review: Stephanie Laing’s Portrait of Homelessness Is Impounded by Sentimentality
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Based on a true story, Tow is flawed by a fundamental lack of authenticity. The post ‘Tow’ Review: Stephanie Laing’s Portrait of Homelessness Is Impounded by Sentimentality appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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‘Marc by Sofia’ Review: A Fascinating Addition to Sofia Coppola’s Fashion-Conscious Filmography
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Coppola’s documentary spotlights the humanity and hard work that inform the look of luxury. The post ‘Marc by Sofia’ Review: A Fascinating Addition to Sofia Coppola’s Fashion-Conscious Filmography appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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Sofia Coppola’s Movies, Ranked
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In conjunction with the release of Marc by Sofia, we ranked Sofia Coppola’s films. The post Sofia Coppola’s Movies, Ranked appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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‘Late Shift’ Review: A Nurse Races Against the Clock in Petra Volpe’s Tense Workplace Thriller
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Late Shift depicts time and mortality, rather than class structures, as antagonists. The post ‘Late Shift’ Review: A Nurse Races Against the Clock in Petra Volpe’s Tense Workplace Thriller appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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Interview: Alexandre Koberidze on ‘Dry Leaf’ and Finding the Rhythm of His Work
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Koberidze discusses his Sony Ericsson-shot feature and why he’s fascinated by pixelated images. The post Interview: Alexandre Koberidze on ‘Dry Leaf’ and Finding the Rhythm of His Work appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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‘Dead Lover’ Review: Grace Glowicki’s Infectiously Absurd ‘Frankenstein’ Riff
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The can-do spirit of Glowicki’s film takes it a long way. The post ‘Dead Lover’ Review: Grace Glowicki’s Infectiously Absurd ‘Frankenstein’ Riff appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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Interview: Thierry Frémaux on ‘Lumière, Le Cinéma!’ and the Value of the Shot
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Frémaux corrects the record on the Lumières’ importance to cinematic history. The post Interview: Thierry Frémaux on ‘Lumière, Le Cinéma!’ and the Value of the Shot appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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