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From left, Colm (Brendan Gleeson) no longer wants to be friends with Pádraic (Colin Farrell) in Martin McDonagh’s latest dark comedy.

Review: Martin McDonagh returns with a brilliant dark comedy

By Rua Fay, Contributing Writer November 19, 2022
Martin McDonagh’s “The Banshees of Inisherin" is able to capture Ireland through long, sweeping shots of green fields to the way characters interact.
From left, Paul Graff (Banks Repeta) and his grandfather Aaron (Anthony Hopkins) connect in an emotional scene.

Review: James Gray explores his early childhood

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer November 16, 2022
The parallels between American life in the 1980s and James Gray's early childhood help to paint a profound portrait of life in "Armageddon Time."
From left, detective Hae-joon (Park Hae-il) and Song Seo-rae (Tang Wei) find a rare and mysterious connection in Park Chan-wooks latest film Decision to Leave.

Review: Neo-noir romance draws viewers in close

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor November 16, 2022
Park Chan-wook returns with "Decision to Leave," a masterfully crafted film that finds where the impassioned love story meets the detective crime thriller.
Despite showcasing a strong musical connection between 21 Savage and Drake, Drakes jabs at other artists like Megan thee Stallion and Ice Spice hurt the overall sound of the record.

Review: 21 Savage and Drake album lost in controversy

By Malik Clement, Design Editor November 16, 2022
21 Savage and Drake's collaboration on "Her Loss" features standout production from Lil Yachty but features questionable lyrics from Drake.
Jojis third studio album fails to push his sound forward in a new way.

Review: Joji’s third studio album returns to his sad boy era

By Sydney Brumfield, Senior Writer November 16, 2022
Despite some compelling tracks, nothing new, musically complex or particularly engaging is being done in Joji's third studio album, “SMITHEREENS."
Singles for the week 11/7.

Review: Singles of the Week 11/7

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor November 15, 2022
Singles for the week 11/7.
From left, Patrick (David Dawson), Marion (Emma Corrin) and Tom (Harry Styles) find themselves at the center of a story about forbidden love.

Review: Story of suppressed queer love disappoints

By Eleanor Kay, Managing Editor November 15, 2022
"My Policeman" spans the course of 40 years, with flourishing cinematography keeping the viewer's attention despite an underdeveloped storyline.
From left, Joy (Elizabeth Banks) and Virginia (Sigourney Weaver) are two of the many feminists advocating for abortion rights in 1968 Chicago.

Review: Feminist film is powerful and striking

By Rua Fay, Contributing Writer November 10, 2022
The new film from Phyllis Nagy, "Call Jane," is inspired by the true story of a group of feminists who ran an underground abortion clinic.
From left, the friendship formed between coworkers Cullen (Eddie Redmayne) and Amy Loughren (Jessica Chastain) suddenly changes when a patient in their care unexpectedly dies.

Review: Lack of motivation leaves true story feeling empty

By Lily Lipka, Staff Writer November 8, 2022
Adapted from a 2013 novel that was based on a true story, "The Good Nurse" feels diluted, leaving viewers wondering why this story needed to be told.
Paul Bäumer (Felix Kammerer) and his friends face the horrors of World War I in this authentic war film from Germany.

Review: German remake of war classic is brutal and bold

By Sarah Payne, Contributing Writer November 8, 2022
The german remake of the 1930 film "All Quiet on the Western Front" brings to life the dark, traumatizing and life-changing nature of war.
Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett), regarded highly as a composer and conductor, sees her past secrets catch up with her in a new era of cancel culture.

Review: Todd Field captures the current moment

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer November 8, 2022
After a 16-year hiatus from directing, Todd Field returns with his latest film. As a careful character study, “Tár" succeeds with flying colors.
Having been in the works for six years, the Sundance Selection “Riotsville, USA” tells the story of the United States government trying to counter civil rights protests.

Review: Documentary powerfully captures a shifting nation

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer November 7, 2022
“Riotsville, USA” is a triumph of documentary filmmaking, perfectly capturing the tone of a nation constantly shifting and changing.
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