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Redemption awaits “When Fall Is Coming.”
It’s pretty interesting that we live in a moment in which our comic-book obsessed culture is creating a number of antagonists based on the premise of, “Hey, what if Superman were emotionally stunted and really evil?”
Annapurna Sriram’s “Fucktoys” is poised for cult greatness among queer cinephiles, filthy femmes, and those of us who find today’s movie landscape frighteningly sex averse.
Bruno Dumont has always been a divisive filmmaker, drawn to provocation, and the wacky sci-fi parody of the comedy-drama “The Empire” has proven to be no exception.
“The Ugly Stepsister” emphasizes how fiercely beauty reigns supreme for women of all ages — especially those in the 1700s.
The first thing to note about the 2025 remake of “Bonjour Tristesse” is that it matches the Otto Preminger rendition with its handsome look, its sumptuous color, and the skilled cinematography of Maximilian Pittner.
“Rust” is an old-school Western with some fine performances, a violent edge, and a lot of heart.
An independent film festival presents works that expose audiences to diverse voices, to alternative political and social points of view, and to different ways of understanding the world.
The Independent Film Festival Boston has been a major showcase for short films from New England and beyond. Here’s a roundup of one of this year’s programs, “Shorts Dartmouth: Narrative” (collections are named after streets in the Back Bay). There’s not a weak one in the five-film bunch.
Film Commentary: AI — Is Hollywood in its Virtual Sights?
Massive layoffs, cheapened content, and misinformation on steroids: AI text-to-video is coming for Hollywood, and it certainly feels like a curtain call.
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