The new film ‘Green and Gold’ credits prolific Christian writer and farmer Wendell Berry as its biggest influence. It’s easy to see why.
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‘The Straight Story’ showcases David Lynch’s affection for America—and its oddballs
Is it a cop-out to honor David Lynch by reflecting on his least Lynchian film?
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Oscar winner ‘Anora’: The Cinderella story that wasn’t
At its heart, “Anora” is a film about loneliness.
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Why ‘Emilia Pérez’ is the most controversial film of this awards season
‘Emilia Pérez’ is wildly divisive, facing criticism for its portrayal of Mexico and its handling of transgender issues. Our critic enjoyed it.
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‘Nickel Boys’ is the rare film adaptation that does justice to the book
‘Nickel Boys’ preserves Colson Whitehead’s critically acclaimed narrative style while adding cinematic texture that enhances key details of the book.
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When Catholics controlled Hollywood
In 1930, Hollywood teamed up with the Catholic Church. The result was the Production Code, a document that dictated what movies could and could not depict.
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Review: New ‘Nosferatu’ examines how women’s sexuality is dominated and demonized
Robert Eggers’s ‘Nosferatu’ walks the line between desire and dread, the thrill and terror of surrender.
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A Bob Dylan nerd reviews ‘A Complete Unknown’
As a young Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown,” Timothee Chalamet captures some of the iconic singer’s enigmatic yet magnetic personality.
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‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ and the importance of keeping Christmas throughout the year
That idea of “keeping Christmas” is an invitation and a challenge to consider what Christmas really means to us.
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You can’t make Christmas magic. It’s all grace.
No one can manufacture Christmas, make Christmas magic. Christmas is not compelled by effort or technique. No, there is only Christmas grace.