movie of the moment…
MaryAnn’s quick take: The retro pastel optimism of Wonder Woman 1984 is ironic, but the dark stuff slips by in subtext. This bold, colorful tale, recalling classic superhero films, could be happening in a parallel universe… a much nicer one. Read the review…
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