Peg Aloi

Film Review: “The Autopsy of Jane Doe” — Death Becomes Her

February 3, 2017
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At first,The Autopsy of Jane Doe comes off as a sort of small town crime thriller, but it slowly evolves into what feels like a bonafide horror film.

Film Review: “Dead of Winter” — Horror and the Art of Living Deliciously

January 24, 2017
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One of the lessons of the Dead of Winter series at the Brattle Theatre:”The occult is one of many tickets to the revolution.”

Film Review: “Silence” — Martin Scorsese’s Mute Spiritual Odyssey

January 22, 2017
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Did Martin Scorsese want this film about religious faith to reverberate so faintly, to make its point through such awkward stillness?

Arts Remembrance: William Peter Blatty — Cultivating the Horror Cinema Landscape

January 16, 2017
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William Peter Blatty may have created a comparatively small body of work, but he played a major role in the evolution of American horror.

Film Review: “Lion” — Lost, Found, and Lost

January 9, 2017
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Lion’s heart is an exhilarating sequence where Saroo painstakingly discovers his origins.

Film Commentary: “Daughters of the Dust” Restored — Bold Black Filmmaking

January 8, 2017
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The restoration and re-issue of Julie Dash’s masterpiece is a valuable reminder that black female filmmakers are still woefully unsung.

Film Review: Isabelle Huppert’s Finely Wrought Bitchcraft

December 20, 2016
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Amazingly, Isabelle Huppert’s career is peaking at an age (63!) when many actresses find themselves struggling to stay employed.

Film Review: “Jackie” — A Study of Heroism in the White House

December 15, 2016
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Jackie suggests that, whatever the White House may see in the future, her magic will still be felt in its opulent halls.

The Annual Arts Fuse Holiday Gift Roundup — Tips From Enthusiasts

December 8, 2016
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Wondering about what to give the arts and culture lover on your gift list? Some suggestions.

Film Review: “The Love Witch” — Retro Horror in Delicious Color

November 22, 2016
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The Love Witch is sure to be one of the year’s most talked about achievements in cinematography.

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