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“A House of Dynamite” Review: On Kathryn Bigelow’s Command, Unleash Hellfire
Annihilating violence rages through Bigelow’s oeuvre, making “A House of Dynamite” seem like the inevitable fulfillment of a promise....
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“The Smashing Machine” Review: Dwayne Johnson Learns To Lose in Benny Safdie’s MMA Biopic
After shattering the world record for unmemorable performances in passionless blockbusters, Johnson has surrendered himself to Safdie....
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“One Battle After Another” Review: Times Are Hard, Cinema Is Brave
Paul Thomas Anderson knows that while fascism and racism are no joke, laughter can be a lethal weapon against authoritarians and bigots....
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“A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” Review: Cosmic Romantics, You Have Reached Your Destination
Kogonada, director of "Columbus" and "After Yang," returns with a beguiling and frustrating fantasy....
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“Caught Stealing” Review: The Dispassion of Darren Aronofsky
Frisky fun from a director who’s at his most exuberant when he’s frolicking in the dark....
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“Superman” Review: Joy, Silliness, and the Kryptonian Way
A palate cleanser following the gloom of “Man of Steel," “Superman” shreds lingering questions about the character’s relevance....
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“F1: The Movie” Review: Driving Into a Pitt of Motorized Propaganda
“F1” rejects satire to make speed hot, nasty, and badass again. It's more akin to a Formula One commercial than a feature film....
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“The Life of Chuck” Review: God’s Dancing Accountant Trips Over His Own Feet
Chuck is large, Chuck contains multitudes....
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“Materialists” Review: Love Dies To Be Reborn In Celine Song’s 21st Century Romance
Song’s follow-up to "Past Lives" is a romantic not-comedy that is entrancing, honest, and heartfelt....
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“Always Hold On To Smallville” Review: A Poignant Podcast Eclipses Its Inspiration
“Always Hold On To Smallville” is better—wiser, wittier, more emotional—than “Smallville” itself....
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