The work of journalist Susan Orlean has been adapted to the big screen a few times, most notably in 2002…
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If actors often make for compelling directors, then why not character actors? Larry Fessenden (“Depraved”) is a great That Guy…
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Dev Patel pours his entire self into “Monkey Man.” Some comes over the sides and the mix might not always…
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Some documentaries hinge on the wild nature of their story. Can you believe that happened? Can you believe those people…
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In the midst of reviewing a horror film, I was given a reassignment of the documentary “High and Low –…
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Clad in gowns and tuxes on the morning of Oscar Sunday, journalists from around the world board shuttles that transport…
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For a few minutes, “Arcadian” basically becomes “Aliens” on an Irish farm with Nicolas Cage in the Ripley role. That…
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It was finally time. The 96th Academy Awards ceremony was ready for its big moment: Best Picture. But when presenter…
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Documentaries have always held a prominent position at the SXSW Film Festival, and the best of the non-fiction form here…
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When judging whether a particular year’s Oscars are “good” or “bad,” you should break down your response into separate criteria.…
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