“The most devoted fans will appreciate the authenticity of the character design, which sticks closely to the look of the classic illustrations.”
“Both films are not only shaped by artists that understand van Gogh as an artist, they’re shaped by people that understand distinctly how van Gogh’s art made him human.”
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“‘Call Me by Your Name’ skips through time like a dream, or a calcified, powerful memory.”
“Dunst remains in control of her persona, but she’s also at the mercy of Hollywood scheming.”
“‘Ex Machina’ is not a projection of A.I. fear, but more of a preliminary intervention on the organized process of fearing and hating women.”
“A commanding first directorial effort from Alex Garland, Ex Machina is the product of a perfectly-tuned collaborative endeavor, much like the mind of its artificial centerpiece.”
