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Megalopolis: A Movie Review
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Megalopolis: A Movie Review

A highly theatrical, unique gonzo vision sure to leave its viewer mentally overloaded on first viewing—and, easily the best thing Francis Ford Copolla has done since Apocalypse Now.
13 Oct 2024 8 min read
Civil War: A Movie Review
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Civil War: A Movie Review

A terrific cultural warning flare that shocks, awes, and subsides into straightforward reason, love for the best of journalism, and concern.
12 Jun 2024 10 min read
Robot Dreams: A Movie Review
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Robot Dreams: A Movie Review

A tale of loneliness, friendship, robots and animals in 1980s NYC offers a refreshingly different and engaging cinema experience.
21 Dec 2023 6 min read
Enter the Void: A Hedonistic Nightmare With Spiritual Hope
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Enter the Void: A Hedonistic Nightmare With Spiritual Hope

Gaspar Noé's psychedelic melodrama belongs with the best movies of the century.
25 Jun 2023 6 min read
The Spirit of the Beehive (1973): A Study of Trauma and a Very Clever Attack Against a Fascistic Regime
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The Spirit of the Beehive (1973): A Study of Trauma and a Very Clever Attack Against a Fascistic Regime

Victor Erice’s debut is beautifully weaponised art, released from within a dictatorship.
21 Mar 2023 9 min read
The Beasts (As bestas): A Movie Review
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The Beasts (As bestas): A Movie Review

A memorable thriller with horror leanings, telling a tale of nature, brutes, and cultural divides.
12 Mar 2023 7 min read

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