“The Devil Wears Prada” became truly iconic for depicting the allure of the fashion world with accuracy and complexity. After an original film that is such a big hit, doing a sequel is always a challenge. But I think “DWP2” checks all the boxes.
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‘The Sheep Detectives’: The death of a Good Shepherd
In “The Sheep Detectives,” it falls to the sheep to find justice for their fallen shepherd.
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The superficial Catholic symbolism of ‘Mother Mary’
The relationship between pop stardom and religious worship has rarely been so literal as it is in “Mother Mary,” the new film from David Lowery.
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Martin Scorsese’s final interview with Pope Francis
The feature-length documentary “Aldeas, the Final Dream of Pope Francis” features hitherto unseen footage of the two men in conversation, including what filmmakers say is the last video interview Pope Francis gave before his death.
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Even as the subject of a documentary, SNL’s Lorne Michaels is a bit of a mystery
Lorne Michaels is well known to fans of ‘Saturday Night Live,’ yet not much is known about him.
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‘Project Hail Mary’: a feel-good space story with a deep sense of morality
“Project Hail Mary” certainly qualifies as an uplifting experience at the cinema, being a mix of selflessness, sacrifice, camaraderie and even a certain amount of melancholy.
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‘Midwinter Break’: a marriage at a crossroads—and a decision for faith
Every marriage has its tensions. In “Midwinter Break,” faith—or the lack thereof—is one.
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In ‘Is This Thing On?’ Will Arnett finds himself through stand-up comedy
If you have ever performed stand-up comedy, you know it sends your senses into overdrive. Yet for many, once they have stepped up to the mic for the first time, they can’t stop stepping up. There is something intoxicating about the feeling of performing on a claustrophobic stage—even if the audience doesn’t laugh at every joke. Stand-up can be a way to get the various stresses and anxieties off your chest, almost like a free group therapy appointment.
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How a family’s tragicomic story comes to life in ‘Sentimental Value’
“Sentimental Value” finds its greatest power in what its characters can’t, or won’t, say.
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‘Miracle’ is a worthwhile trip down memory lane—even if you don’t remember the 1980 Olympics.
“Miracle: The Boys of ‘80” aptly balances archival footage and contemporary reactions, offering an exciting sports documentary while also pulling on the heartstrings with its nostalgic tone.