The New York Times – Film:
The hero vs. bully template made famous in the ’80s gets subverted in this indie comedy, as well as in Hulu’s “Miguel Wants to Fight.”
Author: Maya Phillips
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‘My Hero Academia’: The Anime Coco Gauff Watches Prematch
The New York Times – Sports:
“I watched like four or five episodes of ‘My Hero Academia’ before I played,” she said after advancing to the U.S. Open final.
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From ‘The Idol’ to ‘Oppenheimer,’ a Nudity Summer Report Card
The New York Times – Film:
From “The Idol” to “Oppenheimer,” women’s bodies were on display on our screens the past few months. Some executions succeeded with humor, others felt misguided.
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‘Blue Beetle’ Review: A Hero Story That’s All in the Family
The New York Times – Film:
The plot is boilerplate and the superhero is not particularly compelling. At least his family members steal the show.
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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Review
The New York Times – Film:
This time around, the four kung-fu-fighting old masters of the sewers dream of having a normal life with the humans. But not if Ice Cube can help it.
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‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Review: Worlds Wide Web
The New York Times – Film:
This charming sequel to the 2018 animated movie expands the multiverse concept, without shamelessly capitalizing on fan service.
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Review: Raccoon Tears and a Final Mixtape
The New York Times – Film:
This dour, visually off-putting two-and-a-half-hour A.S.P.C.A. nightmare of a film may only be for completionist fans.
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What a Playwright and Tap Dancer Are Teaching Each Other
The New York Times – T Magazine:
The playwright and actress doesn’t think of the tap dancer Michela Marino Lerman as a mentee — because she’s learning from her, too.
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‘Suzume’ Review: Gods, Spells and Instagram Posts
The New York Times – Film:
Makoto Shinkai’s latest animated film, about a girl who accidentally unleashes chaos over Japan, is at once mythical and thoroughly modern.