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The Oscar-winning film followed the dissident after an attempt on his life. It played like a thriller at the time; today it feels even more chilling.
Author: Alissa Wilkinson
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8 Documentaries About True Love and Relationships
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These movies go beyond examining a relationship to reveal the glories, discontents and more about romance.
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‘The Arc of Oblivion’ Review: The Sands of Time
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A documentary about building an ark turns into a funny, thoughtful rumination on the nature of human preservation.
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‘Players’ Review: Running the Rom-Com Playbook
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Gina Rodriguez stars in a Netflix movie that recalls the charms of the genre’s heyday.
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New True Crime: ‘Lover, Stalker, Killer’ and ‘Mostly Harmless’
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Two new movies reflect the range of quality in the booming genre. They also raise questions about why we are drawn to such stories.
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‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Review: When Mom Finds Out, You’re So Dead
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A little too enamored of its own references, this teen horror-comedy feels a bit misshapen but still delivers some light fun.
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‘The Taste of Things’ Review: Love, Loss and Loins of Veal
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Juliette Binoche stars in an instant culinary classic that exquisitely captures the kitchen’s bittersweet blessing.
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‘Perfect Days’ Review: Hanging On
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Directed by Wim Wenders, this Oscar-nominated Japanese drama gently excavates the life of a toilet cleaner, and the shadows that lurk inside.
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3 Celebrity Documentaries Worth Your Time
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The typical star biography avoids warts. But there are films that combine critical takes with a better understanding of their subjects’ cultural import.