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Don't let the previews fool you. This film is not an action-packed adventure. Civil War works to be a more human story by showing the lengths reporters and photojournalists go to simply to do their job capturing the realities of war.
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I get the feeling this film was never about telling a unique or articulate story. Even from the beginning concept of doing this remake, it was probably all about virile men showing off how to throw a good punch.
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Shirley slips into the easy pitfalls of many biopics and history adaptations: it paints its subject as too much of a righteous saint/political figure and not enough as a human one.
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I have to say Cabrini is not a disaster. The production design, costumes, editing, and cinematography, while very plain, all look professional and consistent. And it's nice to see something in movie theaters so proudly optimistic and working to spread compassion.
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Self Reliance is not an award-winning comedy, but it maintains its relaxed vibe well and it's at least fun to watch.
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Poor Things is like Frankenstein meets Alice in Wonderland with a heartfelt feminist core on the development of womanhood.
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A Sundance Film Festival documentary titled "Nocturnes" focuses on the work of moth researchers in India and brings an auditory experience to viewers.
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Saoirse Ronan, Writer Amy Liptrot and Director Nora Fingscheidt talk about the adaptation of Liptrot's book and what they hope audiences will take away from the film.
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We revisit our converstaion about music in the movies! We're joined by Frank Lehman, Associate Professor of Music at Tufts University. He is author of Hollywood Harmony: Musical Wonder and the Sound of Cinema and recent essay, How to Write Music for Rolling Boulders.
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The Holdovers is more than a funny, dark, heartwarming holiday treat. It's a warm hug to teachers everywhere and how they shape our childhoods (as well as our futures) for good. And who doesn't need a hug this time of year?