The New York Times – Film:
From pensive dramas about androids to upbeat anime about virtual pop stars, this month’s selection of films has creative range.
Author: Elisabeth Vincentelli
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‘After Blue (Dirty Paradise)’ Review: A Fever Dream Adventure
The New York Times – Film:
A planet of women is the eye-popping setting for this psychedelic movie, in which a mother and her daughter try to find an escaped criminal named Kate Bush.
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‘Fire Island’ Review: Oh, the Summer Nights
The New York Times – Film:
The quips are almost as hot as the sexual tension in Andrew Ahn and Joel Kim Booster’s loosely paced but endearing romantic comedy.
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Five Science-Fiction Movies to Stream Now
The New York Times – Film:
This month’s picks include two moon-titled movies and two of Mahershala Ali.
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In ‘American Song Contest,’ It’s About the Songs, Not Just the Lungs
The New York Times – Music:
Ahead of this week’s final round, a writer and photographer went backstage for this state-versus-state competition based on Eurovision. The singers get it. Does America?
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‘The Takedown’ Review: Mismatched Detectives on the Case
The New York Times – Film:
This film from Louis Leterrier tries to pay tribute to classic 1980s buddy-cop movies, but not even Omar Sy can’t salvage it.
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Alfie Allen Gets in the Zone with Gospel Music and Pineapples
The New York Times – Film:
Known for portraying the luckless Theon Greyjoy on “Game of Thrones,” the British actor shares the items that are helping him prep for his Broadway debut.
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Five Science-Fiction Movies to Stream Now
The New York Times – Film:
This month’s picks take viewers through time loops, economic collapse and dystopian rage, with Noomi Rapace along for the journey.