: A hilarious high-concept satire with a perfectionist’s eye for plot construction, Official Competition doesn’t take itself - or its medium - too seriously, but glimmers with respect and affection for the form.…
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Advertisements When someone says, “I was born in the wrong era,” it usually means two things: they’re easily charmed by aesthetics, and they don’t contemplate historical social issues too deeply. Both statements apply to Ellie, the protagonist of Edgar Wright’s Venice-premiering Last…
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Venice 2021 ‘Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon’ Review: A Superhero Coming of Age in Neon-Lit New Orleans
Ana Lily Amirpour brings her signature mashup of styles, genres, and inspiration to her third feature, which follows a young woman with mind control powers on a trippy odyssey of self-discovery.…
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Pedro Almodóvar balances his playful style with a mature contemplation of personal and national identity in his newest feature, starring Penélope Cruz and Milena Smit.…
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