film reviews
Fetishism the true subject of “All the Money in the World”
January 3, 2018The story of the commodification of everything is very contemporary.
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“Star Wars: Episode VIII—The Last Jedi” breaks from traditional teachings
December 20, 2017This film confirms Luke Skywalker's line from the trailer: “This is not going to go the way you think.”
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“Lady Bird”: The hidden injuries of class
December 14, 2017Greta Gerwig’s new film Lady Bird is a brilliant primer on how young people experience class and alienation in America.
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Revolution and communism on the big screen: Report from Toronto
December 13, 2017There were several movies at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival dealing with progressive politics and history—documentaries, narratives, and even a couple of creative experimental approaches to the subject.
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My Mama Coco loved “Coco”
December 4, 2017“Coco” is the story of young Miguel’s adventure into the world of the dead, where he goes in search of his great-great-grandfather.
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