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A “Relic” from the January Dumping Grounds
Jaime N. Christley writes about the now-20-year-old sci-fi film "The Relic," a classic example of a "January dumping ground" release.
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The Endless Vitality of Steven Spielberg
On the eve of Steven Spielberg's 70th birthday, Josh Spiegel writes this essay on three of his modern classics released within 18 months of each other.
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The Grace of “Arrival”
Vikram Murthi writes about Denis Villeneuve's new film "Arrival" and its uplifting message and spirit in a time of national crisis.
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Mousterpiece Cinema, Episode 256: “The BFG”
On this episode of Mousterpiece Cinema, Josh and Gabe are joined by Alex Dowd of The A.V. Club to discuss Spielberg's "The BFG."
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An Open Letter to Sharks
Ryan Gimarc pens this open letter to the sharks of the world regarding the past and future of their depiction on film.
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The Long Take: Spielberg’s 21st-Century Experiment
Josh Spiegel analyzes Steven Spielberg's penchant for long takes in his 21st-century films, including his latest, "The BFG."
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Adult Beginners: “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial”
Alissa Wilkinson on one of Steven Spielberg's classics, from the POV of a first-timer, "E.T."
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How Roadshow Epics Predicted The Future of Cinema
"The Hateful Eight" and its 70mm roadshow engagement are just a revival of Old Hollywood's last attempt at popularity.
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How “Chimes At Midnight” Parallels Orson Welles’ Life and Career
Not too long after the highly anticipated restoration of Out 1, here is yet another holy grail of sorts returning to theaters in a big way. Not that Orson Welles’s Shakespearean adaptation Chimes at Midnight has quite the same mythical cachet as Jacques Rivett...
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Mousterpiece Cinema, Episode 219: “Bridge of Spies”
Do you love films? I mean, really love films? I'm talking classic movies like The Conversation and The Godfather. You do? Good, because it's time for a special episode of Mousterpiece Cinema, but it might as well be called I Love Films. Why? We're talking abou...
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