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Physical Comedy is Thrillingly Alive in Lost in Paris

By Shannon Plumb | June 14, 2017

Physical Comedy is Thrillingly Alive in Lost in Paris

Shannon Plumb finds kindred spirits in the comedy double act of Fiona Gordon and Dominique Abel, whose delightful new movie is out this week.

Why Nirvanna the Band the Show is the Most Criminally Overlooked Show on TV

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By Charlie Shackleton | June 13, 2017

Why Nirvanna the Band the Show is the Most Criminally Overlooked Show on TV

Charlie Lyne tries to put into the words the brilliance of Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol's highly underrated creative non-fiction series.

The Particular Cathartic Ecstasy of Watching Wonder Woman

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By Lynn Shelton | June 12, 2017

The Particular Cathartic Ecstasy of Watching Wonder Woman

Lynn Shelton on her very personal – and emotional response – to Patty Jenkins' game-changing superhero movie.

Why the Criminally Overlooked Happy Campers Deserves Classic Status

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By Jim Hemphill | May 26, 2017

Why the Criminally Overlooked Happy Campers Deserves Classic Status

Jim Hemphill makes the case for Daniel Waters' subversive summer camp movie, a film that has never been recognized for its unsettling brilliance.

On Its 40th Anniversary, John Boorman’s Much-Maligned Exorcist II: The Heretic Deserves a Second Chance

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By Jim Hemphill | May 19, 2017

On Its 40th Anniversary, John Boorman’s Much-Maligned Exorcist II: The Heretic Deserves a Second Chance

A wildly sumptuous feast for the senses, the undervalued sequel is due for the same critical reevaluation as Sorcerer.

The Mysterious Noir Classic Out of the Past is the Perfect Double Bill for Mulholland Drive

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By Randy Russell | May 15, 2017

The Mysterious Noir Classic Out of the Past is the Perfect Double Bill for Mulholland Drive

Actor/screenwriter Randy Russell attempts to unravel the secrets of Jacques Tourneur's masterwork, a film where even doubles have doubles.

My Mom’s Amazing Voicemail Review of Get Out

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By Julia Pott | May 10, 2017

My Mom’s Amazing Voicemail Review of Get Out

Julia Pott's gregarious and very animated mom has some supremely awesome thoughts on the record-breaking social thriller.

Adam Sandler’s “Carte Blanche” Freedom and the Joy of Sandy Wexler

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By Jim Hemphill | May 8, 2017

Adam Sandler’s “Carte Blanche” Freedom and the Joy of Sandy Wexler

Jim Hemphill celebrates the creative expansion the polarizing comedian's new Netflix film has afforded him.

All These Sleepless Nights and That Sweet Spot Between Documentary and Fiction

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By Lou Pepe | April 10, 2017

All These Sleepless Nights and That Sweet Spot Between Documentary and Fiction

Lou Pepe speaks out in ardent support of Michał Marczak's gorgeously cinematic doc, a film considered by some to not qualify as non-fiction.

The ’70s Seen: Getting High on Movie-Musical Iconography with Ken Russell’s The Boy Friend

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By Steve Lippman | March 24, 2017

The ’70s Seen: Getting High on Movie-Musical Iconography with Ken Russell’s The Boy Friend

With Russell's 1971 musical newly out on Blu-ray, Steve Lippman makes a case for the film being an underappreciated classic.