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Why you need to watch ‘You Hurt My Feelings’

A movie's existential crisis has never felt more relatable.

On May 28, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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Netflix’s ‘Beef’ controversy, explained

A story told by one of 'Beef’s' stars in 2014 is again testing Netflix’s PR strategy around controversy.

On Apr 20, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

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‘Beau is afraid kid is real, heres my room’: Actor playing a young Joaquin Phoenix in Ari Aster’s latest debunks baseless conspiracy

He's an actual actor.

On Apr 18, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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‘Beef’ taps our collective rage and unhappiness—and turns it into one of the best shows of the year

Ali Wong and Steven Yeun star in the series on Netflix.

On Apr 10, 2023 by Tiffany Kelly

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Review: A24 film ‘Problemista’ is colorful, hilarious, and overwhelming

Julio Torres' directorial debut juggles cartoonish visuals, immigration anxiety, and artistic dedication. And it co-stars Tilda Swinton as a brash hyper-Karen.

On Mar 19, 2023 by Laiken Neumann

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Film critic under fire for TikTok publicizing DM with Amandla Stenberg

'You are allowed to have your criticism on my work, and I'm allowed to have my criticisms of your work.'

On Aug 20, 2022 by Jack Alban

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A24’s new horror film, ‘Men,’ aims for more than the obvious scares

Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear star in Alex Garland's latest.

On May 20, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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SXSW review: Halina Reijn’s intense whodunnit ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ satirizes the toxicity of 20-something trust-funders

A toxic group of 20-somethings' 'hurricane party' goes awfully wrong.

On Mar 15, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

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SXSW review: Ti West’s porn-horror ‘X’ draws on the real fear within moral panics

'X' returns to the golden age of horror and porn: the '70s.

On Mar 14, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

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Review: ‘Marcel The Shell With Shoes On’ grounds its whimsical narrative in authenticity

The viral animated character returns in an endearing full-length feature.

On Mar 13, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

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SXSW review: ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ is a film for people who feel overwhelmed

The Daniels' new film explores generational trauma set in a multiverse.

On Mar 12, 2022 by Tiffany Kelly

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‘After Yang’ is a contemplative exploration of loss and memory

Colin Farrell grounds this existential drama.

On Jan 28, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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This week in streaming: Live from New York, it’s NYFF

Plus a review of 'Lamb' and a look at Netflix's 'Cowboy Bebop' opening credits.

On Sep 29, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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‘Lamb’ updates the Icelandic folktale—but fails to answer its own question

Midway through the film, a character asks, 'What the f*ck is this?'

On Sep 28, 2021 by Audra Schroeder

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