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David Cronenberg Dives Back into Body Horror with the Seductive Film Crimes of the Future

The director's first feature film in more than 10 years picks up right where he left the genre, in the wake of his Sci-Fi mastery.

By Mariah Kreutter July 5, 2022
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Hulu’s Conversations with Friends Has Nothing to Say

By Mariah Kreutter
<em>The Northman</em> Is As Good As It Needs to Be—Is That Good Enough?
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The Northman Is As Good As It Needs to Be—Is That Good Enough?

By Mariah Kreutter
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Everything Everywhere All at Once? Yes, And a Little Extra Too

By Mariah Kreutter
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After Yang is Smart, Subtle Sci-Fi

Directed by Kogonada, the film explores what it means to be human, with the help of an android.

By Mariah Kreutter March 23, 2022
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The Worst Person in the World Is One of the Best Films of the Year

Anchored by a remarkable lead performance by actor Renate Reinsve, the film rises above its own familiarity.

By Mariah Kreutter February 25, 2022
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Lena Dunham’s <em>Sharp Stick</em> Isn’t Sharp Enough
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Lena Dunham’s Sharp Stick Isn’t Sharp Enough

By Mariah Kreutter
In <em>Parallel Mothers</em>, Penelope Cruz Reminds Us Why She’s an Icon
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In Parallel Mothers, Penelope Cruz Reminds Us Why She’s an Icon

By Mariah Kreutter
Olivia Colman acting as Leda sits on the beach in a loungechair.
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In The Lost Daughter, Moms Are People Too

By Mariah Kreutter
Who Killed Jeffrey Epstein? Dasha Nekrasova’s Debut Horror-Comedy Embraces the Conspiracy
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Who Killed Jeffrey Epstein? Dasha Nekrasova’s Debut Horror-Comedy Embraces the Conspiracy

By Mariah Kreutter
How Should a Reboot Be?
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How Should a Reboot Be?

By Mariah Kreutter
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The Power of the Dog is Brilliantly Subtle, Until It Brilliantly Isn’t

By Mariah Kreutter
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In Licorice Pizza, Alana’s Mom Has Got It Going On

By Mariah Kreutter