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Ozon’s take on Albert Camus’s novel is transportive and tragically humanist. The post ‘The Stranger’ Review: François Ozon’s Haunting Adaptation of an Existentialist Classic appeared first on Slant Magazine.

This is a film that’s content to imitate its influences rather than build an identity of its own. The post ‘They Will Kill You’ Review: There Will Be Blood in This Action-Horror Flick, and It’s Borrowed appeared first on Slant...

BenDavid Grabinski’s film is less of a crime drama than a punch-drunk comedy of errors. The post ‘Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice’ Review: A Time-Travel Crime Caper with Unexpected Heart appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Lapid discusses the necessity of shooting Yes while the carnage in Gaza unfolded. The post Interview: Nadav Lapid on His Incendiary Post-October 7 Israeli Satire ‘Yes’ appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Peet finds layers of shading in what could have been a dull and simplistic role. The post ‘Fantasy Life’ Review: Amanda Peet Steals Matthew Shear’s Low-Key Directorial Debut appeared first on Slant Magazine.

Lapid’s film locates a dire spiritual crisis facing the nation of his birth. The post ‘Yes’ Review: Nadav Lapid’s Fearless, Maximalist Temperature Read of Israeli Nationalism appeared first on Slant Magazine.

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.

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.

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.

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.