“Bombshell doubles down on the myth that victims must be perfect to be considered victims.”
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“With two Hoffmans, a Schultz, and a Rubin, it doesn’t take a genius to realize that many of the characters in this story are Jewish.”
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“What The Fabulous Filipino Brothers gets right is the way it easily employs a Pinoy lens.”
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“In the hands of a different filmmaker, Chaos Walking could have put forth a potent message.”
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“By prioritizing a straight perspective, So My Grandma’s a Lesbian! pushes its queer protagonists to the sidelines.”
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“An ease with bilingualism solidifies the Latino perspective of Son of Monarchs.”
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“One for the Road’s impeccable first half is let down by later scenes of misogyny and ableism.”
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“Meaningful representation consists of more than simply casting women and people of color.”
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“Val’s entire role depends on harmful stereotypes of mental illness.”
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“Who knew that an all-Asian cast could feel so disappointing on racial representation?”
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“Rather than interrogate disability stereotypes, Chemical Hearts employs them to stunting effect.”
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“A subtle stench of the ‘not like other girls’ trope tarnishes Enola Holmes’ otherwise noteworthy treatment of gender.”
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“‘Not all men,’ I could hear myself thinking.”
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“Despite a plot that hinges on the death of a young gay man, Summer of 85 artfully avoids exploitation.”
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“Understandably, some elements of Pulp Fiction have not stood the test of time.”
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“When a true story is all a movie has going for it, why drown it in schmaltz?”
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“The script never delves into the roots of Garland’s issues, making her downfall seem rather abrupt.”
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“Sam Mendes’ film makes incremental updates to the war movie genre, reflecting a story crafted in 2019, not 1917.”
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“Marriage Story follows the confusion and mounting frustrations of Charlie, while Nicole’s motivations feel largely opaque.”
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“How many times must we watch and forgive assholes who are ‘at their core, good guys’?”
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