Review: Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’
“‘Napoleon’ is very much a repudiation and a revolt against history’s ‘Great Men.'”
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“‘Napoleon’ is very much a repudiation and a revolt against history’s ‘Great Men.'”
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“‘Black White and the Greys’ isn’t defined by its political dialogue, but rather by its handling of the human condition. And it’s arguably one of the best COVID-themed movie productions since the similarly minimalist ‘Host’ (Shudder, 2020).”
“Ultimately, ‘The Killer’ is just a fun, pulpy romp that is more akin to the plug-and-play adventures of I.O. Interactive’s ‘Hitman’ series than a profound statement on the culture at large.”
‘All the Light We Cannot See’ Soundtrack: A Vague Visages guide for every song in Steven Knight and Shawn Levy’s 2023 Netflix miniseries.
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‘The Killer’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in David Fincher’s 2023 Netflix movie.
‘The Killer’ Soundtrack: A Vague Visages guide for every song in David Fincher’s 2023 Netflix movie.
“Powered by Radwan’s empathy and the subjects’ collective determination, ‘Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow’ is a must-see world cinema documentary.”
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