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In lieu of any competent drama, we get stylistic excess that feels like overcompensation. The post ‘The Mummy’ Review: Lee Cronin’s Franchise Reimagining Suffers from the Curse of Excess appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Jonsson and Blyth make for a fascinating yin-and-yang pair across this gritty prison drama. The post ‘Wasteman’ Review: David Jonsson and Tom Blyth Captivate in a Tense Prison Thriller appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Choudhury discusses acting opposite Daphne Rubin-Vega, working with Mira Nair, and more. The post Interview: Sarita Choudhury on the Resonance of ‘The Adding Machine’ and Her Acting Journey appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Ben Wheatley’s film has a more thoughtful underpinning than your average 87Eleven joint. The post ‘Normal’ Review: Bob Odenkirk Gets His John Wick On, Again, in Gonzo Crime Caper appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Ohs discusses why he likens his “table of bubbles” filmmaking approach to a scientific method. The post Interview: Pete Ohs on ‘Erupcja,’ His Unique Production Style, & Working with Charli XCX appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Lowery to discuss the creative uncertainty that lead him to write Mother Mary. The post Interview: David Lowery on ‘Mother Mary’ and the Complicated Currency of Pop Superstardom appeared first on Slant Magazine.

The film is an invitation for the pop-loving faithful to commune with the dark and divine. The post ‘Mother Mary’ Review: David Lowery’s Bold Portrait of a Pop Diva’s Journey to Redemption appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Akin’s film is a humble monument to the capacity for generational change. The post ‘Amrum’ Review: Fatih Akin’s Delicate Parable Set During the Waning Days of Nazi Germany appeared first on Slant Magazine.

The film folds warmth into the real pressures that define daily life in a Dominican community. The post ‘Mad Bills to Pay’ Review: A Visceral Portrait of a Dominican Family’s Life in the Bronx appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Kopple’s documentary classic is brutally revealing about the state of American capitalism. The post ‘American Dream’ Trailer: Barbara Kopple’s Oscar-Winning Classic Gets a 4K Restoration appeared first on Slant Magazine.