film reviews
‘Dashcam’ review: MAGA, anti-vaxx rhetoric smother this found footage horror film
June 2, 2022I don’t think you have to love, or even like, a main character in order to enjoy a film. But in this case, neither the main character nor the film satisfy.
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‘Crimes of the Future’ review: A freakishly seductive voyage into the folly of man
May 31, 2022It’s a bizarre ride of a movie that may be too weird for some and too unclear in its intention for others.
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‘Torn Hearts’ review: Crisp thriller explores dark side of stardom and sisterhood
May 17, 2022The real monsters in this film are less obvious than the villainous deeds performed by women in the film.
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Serving two masters: Mussolini’s moviemaker and his red reels of Albanian agitprop
May 11, 2022Alfredo Cecchetti worked for both the fascist Benito Mussolini and the Communist Enver Hoxha, raising questions about the political use of film and filmmakers.
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‘Pacific Cinewaves’: South Seas cinema at Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
May 10, 2022An Indigenous tidal wave of filmmaking has arisen with Natives writing, directing, producing, and starring in more authentic, accurate works for the big and little screens.
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