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The Conclusion of Marshall Shaffer’s #FilmStruckFebruary
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A Comparative Essay by Ellie Steiner
“‘Annihilation’ is far from indecipherable, as it counts on its ability to be understood.”
“I’m convinced that understanding the progression is a crucial bridge in any attempt to understand how the two distinct portions of Bergman’s filmography interact.”
“Under the direction of the gutsy Linda Söffker, the Perspektive Deutsches Kino continues to tell some of the most interesting stories at Berlinale.”
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“While messy in parts and offering more of a sprint than a narrative marathon, there is great heart and ferocious energy in this cartoonish caper.”
“Messy and real, touching and convincingly brought to the screen, ‘Daughter of Mine’ is a joyous, heart and mind-expanding film.”
“‘Bringing Up Baby’ delves joyfully beyond the stiff pretences of modern life to reveal the wild and lustful animal that still lies beneath the surface.”
“In post-Hunger Games mode, Jennifer Lawrence continues her streak of pushing the envelope.”