One of the great joys when watching a Ryan Coogler project is seeing how he’ll remix seemingly unrelated stories, themes,…
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Thousands of versions of Cinderella exist throughout the world, but it’s safe to say that only one variant of the…
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Chicago is home to over 40 film festivals—it feels like every year the city introduces another one, providing endless opportunities…
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We’ve seen a lot of Sherlock Holmes variations. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories debuted way back in 1887, and it…
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“A Minecraft Movie” is a perfectly calibrated light entertainment. At certain points, it reminded me of that mid’-80s run of…
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There’s nothing quite like the Nathan Fielder stare. Those cold, dead eyes, the expressionless face, his tall, lanky body standing…
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Apple TV’s new comedy-drama “Government Cheese” boasts a talented cast. The story is witty, filled with religious references and commentary…
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The latest film by David Cronenberg is his most personal in decades. Written after the death of his wife of…
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Presenting interdisciplinary research and sharing concerns about their discipline, members of the Society for Cinema and Media Studies met in…
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