Peg Aloi

Remembrance: Burt Reynolds — A Manly, Funny, and Prolific Actor

September 8, 2018
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Burt Reynolds was appealing primarily because one always knew what to expect from him: sex appeal, charm, humor, and a manly warmth that permeated every part he played.

Film Review: “Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood” — Gentleman, Hustler

August 23, 2018
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The film is full of salacious details from Hollywood’s heyday, but it is also a tender look at an elderly man whose current existence would be seen by many as difficult.

WATCH CLOSELY: Netflix’s “Dark” — Childhood Horrors, Revisited

August 20, 2018
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Dark is not a German version of Stranger Things; its historical vision is distinctive.

Film Review: “Nico, 1988” — Starlight Fades

August 14, 2018
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Nico, 1988 lays bare the ravaged body and brooding soul of a woman who may yet be remembered as among the most iconic musicians of the twentieth century.

WATCH CLOSELY: “A Very English Scandal” — All You Need Is Love

August 10, 2018
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The most compelling reason to tune into this series is the superb cast, led by Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw.

Film Review: “Cold Water” — An Early Masterpiece from Olivier Assayas

August 4, 2018
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A prescient work that introduces themes and imagery (particularly youth, nostalgia and urban angst) that have become central to Olivier Assayas’ oeuvre.

Film Review: “Custody” — When Home Isn’t Safe

July 29, 2018
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Viewers who have endured abusive domestic family situations may find their throats swelling, their hearts thudding, and their hands shaking.

WATCH CLOSELY: “Fleabag” — Sex and the City of London

July 11, 2018
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Fleabag is a clever, frenetic and coolly smart series, balancing humor with an increasingly dark intensity.

Film Review: “Leave No Trace” — Hiding in Plain Sight

July 4, 2018
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Director Debra Granik’s focus on young women whose lives have been steeped in nature and hardship, forced to lead their families forward despite scant resources, posits a refreshing feminine archetype.

Film Review: “Hereditary” — The Scary Surface of Things

June 30, 2018
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Hereditary has top notch acting, a gorgeous look, and some genuinely terrifying moments that linger.

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