The New York Times – Film:
A revival of the 1984 cult movie of the same name, this spoof about a radioactive superhero is a more confidently silly update.
Author: Brandon Yu
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‘Grand Theft Hamlet’ Stages Shakespeare in a Land of Shootouts
The New York Times – Film:
During a pandemic lockdown, out-of-work actors turned to the video game Grand Theft Auto Online, where a tortured soliloquy may be interrupted by a rocket launcher.
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‘Wildcat’ Review: Seeing Flannery O’Connor Through Her Stories
The New York Times – Film:
Ethan Hawke teams up with his daughter, Maya Hawke, for an unconventional and somewhat muddled portrait of a singular author.
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‘The First Omen’ Review: The Days Before Damien
The New York Times – Film:
A prequel to the original franchise, this debut feature from Arkasha Stevenson is a thrilling mash-up of horror tropes that gives the story new life.
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These Grandmas Are Going to the Oscars
The New York Times – Film:
In the documentary short “Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó,” Sean Wang chronicles the inner lives of his grandmothers. Now, the film is nominated for an Academy Award.
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‘Cobweb’ Review: A Film Within a Director’s Cinematic Ego Trip
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Kim Jee-woon toys with the absurdity of filmmaking itself in this story of a director compelled to take his cast and crew captive to shoot one more scene.
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‘Disco Boy’ Review: Pawns in a Bigger Game Struggle for a New Start
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This feature debut from the Italian director Giacomo Abbruzzese takes on ordinary people trying to free themselves from the bonds of their homelands.
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‘The Underdoggs’ Review: Guess Who the New Coach Is, Kids
The New York Times – Film:
Snoop Dogg, as an egomaniacal retired football star, turns community service into a sport when he sees a chance to rekindle romance with a player’s mom.
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John Woo Has Seen a Lot in Hollywood. He’s Finally Back for More.
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The director reflects on why he left in the first place, how he was able to work with Tom Cruise and what’s next for action films.