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Ezra Review: Dramedy About the Challenges of Autism Has Its Heart in the Right Place
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Ezra sees itself as a kind of rebuke to films like Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close. The post <em>Ezra</em> Review: Dramedy About the Challenges of Autism Has Its Heart in the Right Place appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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Robot Dreams Review: Pablo Berger’s Life-Affirming Ode to Friendship and Loss
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Berger's film effortlessly brings a sense of universality to its story. The post <em>Robot Dreams</em> Review: Pablo Berger’s Life-Affirming Ode to Friendship and Loss appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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The Dead Don’t Hurt Review: Viggo Mortensen’s Self-Consciously Political Western
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Ultimately, the didacticism of Mortensen’s film lets it down. The post <em>The Dead Don’t Hurt</em> Review: Viggo Mortensen’s Self-Consciously Political Western appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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Samsara Review: Lois Patiño’s Ethereal, Form-Pushing Contemplation of Death
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The metaphysical narrative traces the ephemeral journey of one soul through death and rebirth. The post <em>Samsara</em> Review: Lois Patiño’s Ethereal, Form-Pushing Contemplation of Death appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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Oh, Canada Review: Paul Schrader’s Profoundly Existential Reflection on Estrangement
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The self-loathing here is front and center, and Schrader looks it straight in the eye. The post <em>Oh, Canada</em> Review: Paul Schrader’s Profoundly Existential Reflection on Estrangement appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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Atlas Review: Artificial Intelligence, Indeed
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Atlas seems like a story that should have been experienced with a gamepad in hand. The post <em>Atlas</em> Review: Artificial Intelligence, Indeed appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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IF Review: A Stunted Imagination
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A winning premise and a big heart can’t save this fantasy romp from feeling unfinished. The post <em>IF</em> Review: A Stunted Imagination appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Review: George Miller’s Prequel Will Get Your Motor Running
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The film attests to Miller’s enduring aptitude for utilizing the ridiculous to achieve the sublime. The post <em>Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga</em> Review: George Miller’s Prequel Will Get Your Motor Running appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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The Strangers: Chapter 1 Review: Renny Harlin’s Horror Reboot Retreads Old Ground
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This film’s approach to slasher film mayhem is liable to induce some serious déjà vu. The post <em>The Strangers: Chapter 1</em> Review: Renny Harlin’s Horror Reboot Retreads Old Ground appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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Roger Corman, King of the Bs, Dies at 98
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Corman’s protégés number among the most influential people in cinema. The post Roger Corman, King of the Bs, Dies at 98 appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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