
From Smuggled Skateboards to the Oscars: Joachim Trier's Unlikely Journey
Norwegian director Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value wins best international feature. His journey from skateboard smuggling to Oscar recognition reveals cinema's changing values.
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‘The Night Agent’ Season 2: High-Octane Action, Low-Stakes Thrills
Rating: 6/10
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‘Hell of a Summer’: Beneath the Blood and Gore, a Deep Dive into Gen Z Anxiety
Rating: 7/10
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‘Borderline’: Two Unhinged Performers Salvage a Film About Unhinged Obsession
Rating: 7/10
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The Death of the Rewatchable Best Picture: Has the Academy Traded Entertainment for Academics?
While I wholeheartedly accept that films encountered in my childhood are the most likely to leave a lasting impact on my life, I remain of the conviction that Academy Award Best Picture Nomination lists from the 90s and early 00s were flooded with movies you wanted to watch over and over again – without any persuasion from industry media.
The Whole World, Woven Into Words
A View from the Couch: The Pickup is a Ride Full of Flat Tires
Rating: 5.5/10
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A View From the Couch: F1 the Movie is a Hollywood Fable on an Authentic Track
Rating: 7.5/10
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A View From the Couch: Together Slices Through the Myth of “Happily Ever After”
A View From the Couch: Together Slices Through the Myth of “Happily Ever After” Rating: 8/10 If you are hesitant or skeptical about the benefits of being in a formal relationship, Together is one …
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A View From the Couch: ”Women Talking” Is Still One of the Best Films This Decade
Rating: 9/10
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