Mel Gibson drops in from time to time in this predictable throwback thriller from Mark Neveldine.Mel Gibson drops in from time to time in this…
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‘Alice’ Review: American Slavery and Black Power Collide
This time-bending thriller about a woman who escapes from slavery in 1973, starring Keke Palmer and Common, is a vapid historical romp.This time-bending thriller about…
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A new documentary by Jim Farrell focuses on the musician’s sense of mission.A new documentary by Jim Farrell focuses on the musician’s sense of mission.Read…
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Regina Hall anchors this horror movie debut from Mariama Diallo, set on a New England college campus.Regina Hall anchors this horror movie debut from Mariama…
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Ann Hui’s World War II-era film is lovely to look at but lacks emotional depth and resonance.Ann Hui’s World War II-era film is lovely to…
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In “Rhyme’s Rooms,” the veteran poet and avowed traditionalist Brad Leithauser explains how verse works, and why we should care.In “Rhyme’s Rooms,” the veteran poet…
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Two days after Olivie Blake’s novel “The Atlas Six” hit the best-seller list, her editor posted a strongly worded resignation letter on Twitter.Two days after…
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“‘Peanuts Vol. 3’ (I think) … made it cool to be excited about Beethoven’s birthday.”“‘Peanuts Vol. 3’ (I think) … made it cool to be…
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This strange but transfixing HBO Max sci-fi series takes an act of faith to enjoy.This strange but transfixing HBO Max sci-fi series takes an act…
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“Godine at Fifty,” showcasing some 300 of David Godine’s favorite books from his career, is an autobiography of sorts and an elegy for a kind…
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