Review: Coralie Fargeat’s ‘The Substance’
“‘The Substance’ feels weirdly outdated, despite the writer-director’s many provocative attempts to demonstrate how misogyny and ageism play out in contemporary media.”
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Soundtracks of Cinema: ‘Uglies’
‘Uglies’ Soundtrack: A Vague Visages guide for every song in McG’s 2024 Netflix movie.
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‘Rebel Ridge’ Soundtrack: A Vague Visages guide for every song in Jeremy Saulnier’s 2024 Netflix movie.
TIFF Review: David Cronenberg’s ‘The Shrouds’
“Much of what makes ‘The Shrouds’ equally interesting and irritating is that Cronenberg seems to see conspiracy, confusion and competing dialogue as something impenetrable.”
Know the Cast: ‘Uglies’
‘Uglies’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in McG’s 2024 Netflix movie.
Know the Cast: ‘Boxer’
‘Boxer’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Mitja Okorn’s 2024 Netflix movie.
TIFF Review: Raoul Peck’s ‘Ernest Cole: Lost and Found’
“The refreshing clarity of Peck’s style in ‘Ernest Cole: Lost and Found’ often feels like a drawback in the way that it disrupts the emotional weight of voice and visual form.”
Review: Abhilash Shetty’s ‘Naale Rajaa Koli Majaa’
“With ‘Naale Rajaa Koli Majaa,’ Shetty gracefully explores the peculiarities of human relationships and the ironies of daily life in India, wherein the contemporary urban existence often stands at a crossroads with ancient traditions.”
Know the Cast: ‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’
‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist Cast’: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Shaye Ogbonna’s 2024 Peacock miniseries.
An Interview with ‘Roopanthara’ Filmmaker Mithilesh Edavalath
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TIFF Review: Mati Diop’s ‘Dahomey’
“It’s quite remarkable how Diop captures the collective view of a West African country through her debate sequences in ‘Dahomey.'”
Know the Cast: ‘Rebel Ridge’
‘Rebel Ridge’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Jeremy Saulnier’s 2024 Netflix movie.
Review: Brendan Walsh’s ‘I’ll Be Right There’
“Through well-defined performances and character dynamics, ‘I’ll Be Right There’ presents heartwarming ideas about personal growth with a genuine thoughtfulness and clever humor, resulting a a beguiling viewing experience.”
Know the Cast: ‘The Perfect Couple’
‘The Perfect Couple’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Jenna Lamia’s 2024 Netflix miniseries.
Review: Jeremy Saulnier’s ‘Rebel Ridge’
“For a filmmaker who made his name with two hyper-violent thrillers that triggered some queasy walkouts on the festival circuit, the character-driven moments in ‘Rebel Ridge’ feel like an evolution for Saulnier.”
Know the Cast: ‘The Accident’
‘The Accident’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Leonardo Padrón’s Netflix series.
Know the Cast: ‘Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War’
‘Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Patrick Reams’ 2024 docuseries.
Crime Scene #19: ‘Only the River Flows’ – A Detective Goes Around the Bend
‘Like many great crime films, ‘Only the River Flows’ makes full use of its setting, delivering a grimy and ugly story that suits its grimy and ugly central location.”
Know the Cast: ‘The Deliverance’
‘The Deliverance’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Lee Daniels’ 2024 Netflix movie.