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Monster (2023) Review
‘Monster’, the teacher-student abuse movie from acclaimed director Hirokazu Kore-eda, is nearly in the upper echelon of the director’s spotless filmography. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read MoreDead Ringers (1988) Review
David Cronenberg’s 1988 psychological horror ‘Dead Ringers’, starring Jeremy Irons in a dual lead role, is one of the director’s richest and most layered films. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read MoreEvery Non-English Language Best Picture Nominee Ranked
Madame Web (2024) Review
Sony Spider-Man spin-off ‘Madame Web’, directed by S.J. Clarkson and starring Dakota Johnson, is messy but consistently entertaining. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
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‘Blazing Saddles’ at 50 – Review
It’s still OK to laugh at Mel Brooks’ Western spoof comedy ‘Blazing Saddles’ starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder, even 50 years on from its release. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read MoreThe Holdovers (2023) Review
Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa anchor Alexander Payne’s human drama ‘The Holdovers’, a multi-time Oscar nominee in 2024. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read MoreSong Kang-ho: 3 Career-Defining Performances
The 3 career-defining performances of acclaimed South Korean actor Song Kang-ho, a frequent collaborator of Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read MoreThe Boy and the Heron (2023) Review
‘The Boy and the Heron’, thought to be the final film from Hayao Miyazaki, is up there with the best that Studio Ghibli has ever made. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
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