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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Let's get metaphysical! Existentialist cinema is back, if anyone cares

Francois Ozon's adaptation of L'Etranger revitalizes existential themes, presenting a politically charged interpretation of Camus's classic novel.
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fromConsequence
5 months ago

Ridley Scott Says Today's Movies Are "Drowning in Mediocrity," So He Rewatches His Own

Ridley Scott finds most contemporary films mediocre, believes digital effects often mask weak scripts, and reassesses and admires his own earlier work.
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from48 hills
8 months ago

Screen Grabs: The neurotic summer bondage rom-com you've been pining for - 48 hills

The portrayal of romance has shifted from lighthearted summer flings to darker, more complex narratives in modern cinema.
fromThe Atlantic
9 months ago

How to Root for a Merciless Man, According to Wes Anderson

Anderson described creating Zsa-zsa Korda, a character resembling historical magnates, as reflective of contemporary anxieties, acknowledging that 'we're all reading the same newspapers.'
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Arts
fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

'Jane Austen Wrecked My Life' doesn't live up to its namesake

Jane Austen's reputation has soared, transforming her from a classic novelist to a prominent cultural brand with numerous adaptations.
fromInverse
10 months ago

62 Years Later, Spike Lee is Remaking an Iconic Crime Thriller

"There's more to life than just making money. It's integrity, there's what you stand for. It's what you actually believe in."
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