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Visions of Bob Dylan: The Wide-Open Dream of ‘I’m Not There’
The Scoop Bryan Wawzenek 11/25/24 The Scoop Bryan Wawzenek 11/25/24

Visions of Bob Dylan: The Wide-Open Dream of ‘I’m Not There’

Each style and star in Todd Haynes’ kaleidoscopic 2007 Bob Dylan biopic bears some resemblance to the celebrated musician—or at least the personas Dylan allows us to see. 

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Our Favorite Film Scores of the 21st Century
Toppings Cinema Sugar 11/25/24 Toppings Cinema Sugar 11/25/24

Our Favorite Film Scores of the 21st Century

Here are the original scores from the last 25 years that have stayed in our listening rotation long after their movies released.

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Judd Apatow Uses Comedy to Say the Scary Things Out Loud
The Scoop Natalie Pohorski 11/21/24 The Scoop Natalie Pohorski 11/21/24

Judd Apatow Uses Comedy to Say the Scary Things Out Loud

How one of the most underrated, influential, and Oscar-worthy auteurs of the 21st century helped me bridge my comedy gap.


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‘Children of Men’ Is A Miracle
The Scoop Kevin Prchal 11/18/24 The Scoop Kevin Prchal 11/18/24

‘Children of Men’ Is A Miracle

Considering the state of the world, Alfonso Cuarón’s dystopian masterpiece Children of Men remains uniquely and painfully resonant.

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Our Favorite Theatergoing Experiences of the 21st Century
Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 11/13/24 Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 11/13/24

Our Favorite Theatergoing Experiences of the 21st Century

Tears, cheers, and other highlights from 25 years of going to the movies.

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I Love the Marvel Cinematic Universe—It Also Needs to Change
The Scoop Justin Bower 11/11/24 The Scoop Justin Bower 11/11/24

I Love the Marvel Cinematic Universe—It Also Needs to Change

The MCU captured the zeitgeist of 21st-century moviemaking and created a colossal die-hard fanbase, but along the way they traded connection for mere spectacle.

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The Most Unforgettable Performances of the 21st Century
Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 11/7/24 Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 11/7/24

The Most Unforgettable Performances of the 21st Century

Presidents and priests, troubadours and troublemakers—here are the 21st century performances that have stuck with us the most.

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Top 50 Movies of the 21st Century
Toppings Cinema Sugar 11/4/24 Toppings Cinema Sugar 11/4/24

Top 50 Movies of the 21st Century

Our picks for the movies that have made our lives sweeter over the last 25 years.

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Interview: ‘Small Things Like These’ Director Tim Mielants on Video Stores and Toxic Masculinity
Maker's Dozen Cinema Sugar 10/29/24 Maker's Dozen Cinema Sugar 10/29/24

Interview: ‘Small Things Like These’ Director Tim Mielants on Video Stores and Toxic Masculinity

12+1 questions with the Belgian director about Cillian Murphy, Christmas movies, essential Belgian cinema, and more.

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Places You Do Not Want to See the Closet Guy from ‘Hereditary’
Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 10/29/24 Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 10/29/24

Places You Do Not Want to See the Closet Guy from ‘Hereditary’

A non-exhaustive list.

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Review: ‘When the Light Breaks’
Bite Size Reviews Elliott Cuff 10/27/24 Bite Size Reviews Elliott Cuff 10/27/24

Review: ‘When the Light Breaks’

2024 / Dir. Rúnar Rúnarsson

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Review: ‘We Were Dangerous’
Bite Size Reviews Elliott Cuff 10/27/24 Bite Size Reviews Elliott Cuff 10/27/24

Review: ‘We Were Dangerous’

2024 / Dir. Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu

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Review: ‘Super Happy Forever’
Bite Size Reviews Elliott Cuff 10/27/24 Bite Size Reviews Elliott Cuff 10/27/24

Review: ‘Super Happy Forever’

2024 / Dir. Kohei Igarashi

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Review: ‘The Other Way Around’
Bite Size Reviews Elliott Cuff 10/25/24 Bite Size Reviews Elliott Cuff 10/25/24

Review: ‘The Other Way Around’

2024 / Dir. Jonás Trueba

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Review: ‘Cloud’
Bite Size Reviews Elliott Cuff 10/23/24 Bite Size Reviews Elliott Cuff 10/23/24

Review: ‘Cloud’

2024 / Dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa

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Interview: Valeria Golino on ‘The Art of Joy’ and Italian Cinema
Maker's Dozen Cinema Sugar 10/22/24 Maker's Dozen Cinema Sugar 10/22/24

Interview: Valeria Golino on ‘The Art of Joy’ and Italian Cinema

12+1 questions with the actress and director about what drew her to The Art of Joy, working with child actors, acting with Angelina Jolie, and what American cinema can learn from Italian cinema.

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Review: ‘Okie’
Bite Size Reviews Elliott Cuff 10/22/24 Bite Size Reviews Elliott Cuff 10/22/24

Review: ‘Okie’

2024 / Dir. Kate Cobb

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Review: ‘The Art of Joy’
Bite Size Reviews Kevin Prchal 10/22/24 Bite Size Reviews Kevin Prchal 10/22/24

Review: ‘The Art of Joy’

2024 / Dir. Valeria Golino

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Review: ‘Eephus’
Bite Size Reviews Elliott Cuff 10/18/24 Bite Size Reviews Elliott Cuff 10/18/24

Review: ‘Eephus’

2025 / Dir. Carson Lund

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‘Annihilation’ Dares You to Question What You’re Seeing
The Scoop Elliott Cuff 10/18/24 The Scoop Elliott Cuff 10/18/24

‘Annihilation’ Dares You to Question What You’re Seeing

Alex Garland’s 2018 sci-fi horror film Annihilation shows that not all art is an equation to be solved.

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