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John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum movie review: symphony in order and chaos

Wed, May 15, 2019
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Modern noir god Keanu Reeves again stalks a fantasy(ish) world of exhausting, inventive violence. But this time, the curtain is drawn back on the sham of seeming orderliness in its world (and ours).

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Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé documentary review: Beychella inside and out

Tue, May 14, 2019
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If you don’t get why Beyoncé is worshipped as a goddess, this glorious pop spectacle — part concert film, part myth-in-the-making — will fix that. Enormously entertaining, and absolutely landmark.

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curated: were the works attributed to Shakespeare written by a woman?

Mon, May 13, 2019
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This is the first argument against William Shakespeare as the playwright that seems convincing to me. And it’s not only plausible but deliciously radical.

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movies by or about women opening US/Can May 08–10

Sat, May 11, 2019
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Diane Keaton and Celia Weston star in comedy Poms, directed by Zara Hayes; more… [This post is for Patreon patrons only for the first month.]

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movies by or about women opening UK/Ire May 10

Sat, May 11, 2019
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Aretha Franklin headlines concert documentary Amazing Grace; more… [This post is for Patreon patrons only for the first month.]

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A Dog’s Journey movie review: Does the Dog Die? The Movie

Thu, May 09, 2019
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Pure rerun of A Dog’s Purpose: Pooch Bailey returns again and again (again) in different bodies to love and serve his humans. A sappy tail, pleasantly daydreamy. I’m not crying you’re crying.

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Tolkien movie review: it doesn’t wander, but it’s lost

Wed, May 08, 2019
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This infuriatingly reductive biopic of the Hobbit author renders him as stolid and dull, and removes all the mystery and the wonder from creative inspiration. Literal-minded and free of magic.

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Pokémon: Detective Pikachu movie review: destined to be Legendary

Tue, May 07, 2019
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Designed to cash in on the popular mobile game, this kiddie noir nevertheless sparkles with charming originality. Gentle enough for tykes but with satirical bite for grownups, too. Downright adorable.

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movies by or about women opening US/Can May 03

Fri, May 03, 2019
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Sex therapist Ruth Westheimer is featured in documentary Ask Dr. Ruth; more… [This post is for Patreon patrons only for the first month.]

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curated: a brief history of spoilers

Fri, May 03, 2019
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“Spoilers have been infuriating people since Victorian times” LOL…

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