‘Hacks’ is back and better than ever in a strong second season that deepens the character dynamics and their use of comedy to deal with pain.…
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This take-down of the ultra-wealthy is more boring than incisive or insightful.…
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A tale of teenagers trying to frame their teacher for murder falls short of delivering the thrills it seeks.…
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SXSW 2022 ‘Women Do Cry’ Review: A Visceral and Vulnerable Portrayal of Women on the Verge of Crisis
This feminist critique of life for women in contemporary Bulgaria shows the power of family and reciprocal care. …
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‘Lover, Beloved’ mixes theater, cinema, and music as it interprets the life, work, and solitude of American writer Carson McCullers.…
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This documentary about an art heist unravels a mind-bending mystery.…
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This documentary about an activist and “trauma cleaner” is a fascinating peek into a hidden world.…
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Jim Gaffigan stars in this otherworldly indie about finding wonder and astonishment in the everyday, and in the inexplicable.…
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New Zealand comedy-drama ‘Millie Lies Low’ explores the protagonist's quest for validation, and sits in cringey, strange truths with simplicity, tenderness, and skill.…
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'Soft & Quiet' is insistent and endless, playing out almost in real time and tracking the events through unsteady, shaky, spinning handheld shots.…
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