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For Marcello, the only responsible art in times of need is a responsive art. The post ‘Duse’ Review: Pietro Marcello’s Biopic Is a Trenchant Study of Art’s Role in a Fascist State appeared first on Slant Magazine.

The duo provide fascinating insight into how they understand the relationship between twins. The post Interview: Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney on ‘Twinless’ and Living in Liminal Spaces appeared first on Slant Magazine.

The film seems eager to challenge Leni Riefenstahl’s postwar self-portrayal as a “pure artist.” The post ‘Riefenstahl’ Review: A Stomach-Churning Portrait of the ‘Triumph of the Will’ Filmmaker appeared first on Slant Magazine.

The film is less a portrait of one martyred man than a mosaic of a resistant community. The post ‘Landmarks’ Review: Lucrecia Martel’s Sobering Investigation of an Indigenous Leader’s Murder appeared first on Slant Magazine.

In the film, pedagogy even has to share space with the carnal frisson of the dance floor. The post ‘I Only Rest in the Storm’ Review: Pedro Pinho’s Didactic Portrait of Post-Colonial Relations appeared first on Slant Magazine.

The film effortlessly melds its sadcom properties with more predictable rom-com traditions. The post ‘The Threesome’ Review: Chad Hartigan’s Refreshingly Insightful Modern Rom-Com appeared first on Slant Magazine.

One small, shrewd decision after another allows the film to sustain its naturalism to the end. The post ‘Preparation for the Next Life’ Review: Bing Liu’s Clear-Eyed Portrait of Love on the Fringes appeared first on Slant Magazine.

The story’s boilerplate setup gets a noticeable lift thanks to Darren Aronofsky’s style and focus. The post ‘Caught Stealing’ Review: Cat-Sitting Is Serious Business in Unpredictable Action Yarn appeared first on Slant Magazine.

The War of the Roses is a brutal comedy of terrors, and The Roses is cuddly by comparison. The post ‘The Roses’ Review: Irreconcilable Differences appeared first on Slant Magazine.

For better and worse, Love, Brooklyn makes little room for cynicism. The post ‘Love, Brooklyn’ Review: Rachael Holder’s Tender, Grounded Rom-Com Wants for More Bite appeared first on Slant Magazine.