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Confessions of a Latecomer: Michael Almereyda on Letters from Baghdad

By Michael Almereyda | August 9, 2017

Confessions of a Latecomer: Michael Almereyda on Letters from Baghdad

The director of two 2017 films, Escapes and Marjorie Prime, with his take on a recent favorite (that he missed the first 10 minutes of).

I Got Stoned and Watched Valerian in 4DX and It Was … Yaaassssssssssssssssss!

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By Adam Baran | August 2, 2017

I Got Stoned and Watched Valerian in 4DX and It Was … Yaaassssssssssssssssss!

Adam Baran shares the glorious experience of seeing Luc Besson's new space opera on Super Goji Haze and with all five senses engaged!

The Big Sick and My Own History with Interracial Marriage

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By Charles Lane | June 30, 2017

The Big Sick and My Own History with Interracial Marriage

Sidewalk Stories' writer-director Charles Lane offers up a very personal take on one of this summer's big indie movies.

“A Warrior Genius with a Child’s Brain in a Sex Goddess Body?”

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By Josephine Decker | June 20, 2017

“A Warrior Genius with a Child’s Brain in a Sex Goddess Body?”

Writer-directors Josephine Decker, Deborah Kampmeier and Drew Denny discuss their differing and complicated feelings about Wonder Woman.

Physical Comedy is Thrillingly Alive in Lost in Paris

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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.

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.