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

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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.

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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

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