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Steven Spielberg declares through rose-tinted spectacles and Americana-drenched nostalgia that art matters in his semi-autobiographical 2022 film ‘The Fabelmans’. Review by Joseph Wade.
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Babylon (2022), the latest from La La Land’s Damien Chazelle, is a reflective piece on cinema’s celebrated silent era and the myth of Hollywood’s studio system. Review by Joseph Wade.
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There is a European sensibility to Todd Field’s mature and considered take on cancel culture, Tár (2022), featuring a spectacular performance from Cate Blanchett. Review by Joseph Wade.
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Sam Mendes’ follows up his award winning ‘1917’ with the oblique and tripe ‘Empire of Light’ (2022/23) starring Olivia Colman, a film that isn’t really for anyone. Review by Joseph Wade.
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