The New York Times – Film:
Given a list of 14 mismatches, they quickly picked Ben Platt in “Dear Evan Hansen.” But they took issue (loudly) with one of our choices.
Category: Gangs of New York (Movie)
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Leonardo DiCaprio Plays Dim in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
The New York Times – Film:
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Ernest is unlike any Scorsese protagonist because, well, he’s dumb as rocks. And that changes the film in a fundamental way.
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From ‘Goodfellas’ to ‘Flower Moon’: How Scorsese Has Rethought Violence
The New York Times – Film:
The director was long identified with ornately edited set pieces. In “The Irishman” and his latest film, the flourishes have given way to blunt truths.
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What Do ‘Candyman’ and ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ Have in Common? A Director Explains.
The New York Times – Film:
For the new Disney+ retelling, David Lowery drew on a range of unexpected influences, including the 1992 horror film, art-house classics and “Raising Arizona.”