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Film Review: Coyote vs. Acme
Coyote vs. Acme was in production hell. Shot and shelved in 2023, fans rallied for its release, and they’ve got it. The question: Was it worth all the bother? … read more
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Film Review: The Magic Faraway Tree
With an affinity for whimsical fantasy, the only thing stopping me from calling The Magic Faraway Tree my favorite film of the year so far is that I’ve seen it. … read more
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Film Review: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Schoenbrun cleverly delves into how horror both traumatizes and liberates, turning frightening images into a language for experiences we haven’t faced ourselves … read more
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SLFS Summer Showdown: Stand by Me vs. Pretty in Pink
I’m not exactly sure what the SLFS was thinking when they put Stand by Me and Pretty in Pink against each other, except that they’re both classic ‘80s movies. … read more
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Film Review: The Rivals of Amziah King
The Rivals of Amziah King isn’t so much the movie everyone is talking about as it is the film that cinephiles will be talking about for many years to come. … read more
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Film Review: The End of Oak Street
The End of Oak Street is definitely not for young kids. My 10-year-old nephew has seen Jurassic Park on the big screen, but I wouldn’t take him to this one. … read more
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Film Review: The Brink of War
The Brink of War surprised me by being watchable (I walked out halfway through Young Washington), but “it could have been a lot worse” is hardly a recommendation. … read more
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SLFS Summer Showdown: Naked Lunch vs. Fear and Loathing in...
Going into my double screening, I knew two things: 1. I love Hunter S. Thompson, and 2. I do not love William S. Burroughs. … read more
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SLFS Summer Showdown: Jojo Rabbit vs. Isle of Dogs
The tone shift from Jojo Rabbit to Isle of Dogs was palpable. His style is undeniably distinctive, but Wes Anderson is far more understated than Taika Waititi. … read more
Secondhand Screenings’ Survival Guide
To help you in the rebellion against a certain uprising, this Secondhand Screenings is equipping you with a survival guide of media to help you adapt and persevere. … read more
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Film Review: Ice Cream Man
With Ice Cream Man, Roth is banking on the idea that its target audience will run toward the promise of mean spirited excess like kids hearing an ice cream truck. … read more
Film Review: The Samurai and the Prisoner
The Samurai and the Prisoner requires patience and focus. If you shudder at the thought of deliberate pacing and subtitles, this film may not be for you. … read more