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Herzog discusses the genesis of his new documentary and the urgency of his filmmaking. The post Interview: Werner Herzog on ‘Ghost Elephants’ and Hunting a Dream in the Angolan Highlands appeared first on Slant Magazine.

The series boasts a unique charm that sneaks up on you. The post ‘DTF St. Louis’ Review: A Darkly Comic Murder Mystery Worth Spending Time With appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Well aware of the fatigue that inevitably surrounds a series this old, the film fixates on, well, age. The post ‘Scream 7’ Review: Out with the Old? appeared first on Slant Magazine.

The film is a grab bag of signifiers of longing and anxiety over losing loved ones. The post ‘In the Blink of an Eye’ Review: Andrew Stanton’s Maudlin, Centuries-Spanning Sci-Fi Drama appeared first on Slant Magazine.

The film is an unvarnished look at a family rendered dysfunctional by the inevitability of death. The post ‘Queen at Sea’ Review: A Wrenching, Brilliantly Acted Tale of a Family Torn Apart by Dementia appeared first on Slant Magazine.

The film offers an unflinching and deeply human account of a little girl’s final hours. The post ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ New Trailer: Kaouther Ben Hania’s Oscar Nominee Arrives on Digital appeared first on Slant Magazine.

The only thing surprising about this film is what Dolly does to Seann William Scott’s mug. The post ‘Dolly’ Review: Dude, Where’s My Face? appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Mouse’s emotional heft can creep up on the viewer unannounced. The post ‘Mouse’ Review: Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson Affecting Coming-of-Age Drama appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Schanelec is content to find beauty in the bizarre and mundane. The post ‘My Wife Cries’ Review: Angela Schanelec’s Tricksy and Wry Relationship Drama appeared first on Slant Magazine.

The film shows that the German master is fiercely determined to explore new frontiers. The post ‘Ghost Elephants’ Review: Werner Herzog Chases a Dream in the Highlands of Angola appeared first on Slant Magazine.