Fresh take on the rise, fall of young pop musician
What is the power of pop? It’s a question indie filmmakers have pondered of late, in Brady Corbet’s portentous “Vox Lux” and now, Max Minghella’s directorial debut, “Teen Spirit,” starring Elle Fanning. But where Corbet’s take on pop was frustratingly ambivalent, it’s obvious Minghella deeply
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Visually stunning story about a lonely Bigfoot is missing something
Although “Missing Link” breaks new ground visually, elements of this ingeniously wrought and intermittently enthralling tale don’t always meld with grace. The film is a rich-looking blend of stop-motion animation, enhanced with computer-generated effects and 3D printing techniques (keep an eye on the characters’ smooth
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Appealing superhero film stays true to its essence
Superhero Shazam appeared in comic books nearly 80 years ago. The character has weathered a long, complicated history, rife with lawsuits and name changes. But always, his bright-red suit emblazoned with a huge gold lightning bolt has remained the same. DC Comics and Warner Bros’
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Disney’s 1941 animated feature “Dumbo,” about the little circus elephant who could fly, left some deep emotional wounds. It’s one of Disney’s most devastating films. But it was also aesthetically daring, almost avant-garde, and ahead of its time, rich with intense pathos and visual innovation.
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Comedian-turned-filmmaker Jordan Peele earned an Oscar for “Get Out,” his debut feature film, so the stakes are high for his follow-up, “Us.” There’s no sophomore slump to be found here, and Peele remains one of the most exciting American filmmakers — in any genre —
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the chain restaurant of superhero franchises — satisfying but always the same. Every now and then the Disney-owned comic corporation offers a new flavor, bringing on an auteur like Ryan Coogler to imbue a film like “Black Panther” with real
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