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‘Over Your Dead Body’ Review: Jorma Taccone’s Action Comedy Is a Tonal Misfire
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Once it turns into a home-invasion thriller, the film becomes more sadistic than hilarious. The post ‘Over Your Dead Body’ Review: Jorma Taccone’s Action Comedy Is a Tonal Misfire appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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Visions du Réel 2026: ‘Jaripeo,’ ‘Ghost Town,’ and ‘Humboldt USA’
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The Swiss festival remains a haven for docuphiles. The post Visions du Réel 2026: ‘Jaripeo,’ ‘Ghost Town,’ and ‘Humboldt USA’ appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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‘Michael’ Review: Antoine Fuqua’s Biopic Is a Transparent Bid to Redeem the King of Pop
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The film turns the realities of a tragic, deeply complicated life into a sanitized popcorn film. The post ‘Michael’ Review: Antoine Fuqua’s Biopic Is a Transparent Bid to Redeem the King of Pop appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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Interview: John Magaro on ‘Omaha’ and the Importance of Honesty in Acting
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Magaro discusses why he thinks audiences understand his character’s controversial choice. The post Interview: John Magaro on ‘Omaha’ and the Importance of Honesty in Acting appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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Interview: Robert Aramayo on Playing John Davidson in Tourette’s Biopic ‘I Swear’
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Aramayo discusses how he approached his portrayal of someone with Tourette’s. The post Interview: Robert Aramayo on Playing John Davidson in Tourette’s Biopic ‘I Swear’ appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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‘Fuze’ Review: David Mackenzie’s Mechanical Thriller Doesn’t Apply the Human Touch
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The film is much more interested in the logistics of bomb defusal than any of its characters. The post ‘Fuze’ Review: David Mackenzie’s Mechanical Thriller Doesn’t Apply the Human Touch appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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‘I Swear’ Review: Kirk Jones’s Compassionate Look at a Man’s Life with Tourette’s
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Its mix of compassion and clarity allows it to avoid the easy sentimentality of similar tales. The post ‘I Swear’ Review: Kirk Jones’s Compassionate Look at a Man’s Life with Tourette’s appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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‘The Mummy’ Review: Lee Cronin’s Franchise Reimagining Suffers from the Curse of Excess
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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.
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‘Wasteman’ Review: David Jonsson and Tom Blyth Captivate in a Tense Prison Thriller
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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.
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Interview: Sarita Choudhury on the Resonance of ‘The Adding Machine’ and Her Acting Journey
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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.
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