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In Review: 'Where the Crawdads Sing,' 'Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song'

In Review: 'Where the Crawdads Sing,' 'Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song'

Scott Tobias Keith Phipps

Delia Owens' bestselling romance/courtroom drama/whodunit hybrid gets a suitably glossy adaptation and a documentary looks at Leonard Cohen through his oft-covered hymn.

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In 'The Gambler,' James Caan stakes his swagger against the house

In 'The Gambler,' James Caan stakes his swagger against the house

Scott Tobias

The late actor embodied masculinity for a generation, but it was always more complicated than it seemed.

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In Review: 'Both Sides of the Blade,' 'Fire of Love,' and 'Murina'

In Review: 'Both Sides of the Blade,' 'Fire of Love,' and 'Murina'

Keith Phipps Scott Tobias

Passion animates three recommended films this week, including a Claire Denis love triangle, a Sundance hit about married volcanologists, and a Croatian Camera D'Or winner.

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Elvis: The ’69 Comedown

Elvis: The ’69 Comedown

Keith Phipps

Elvis Presley cemented his '68 comeback with some of the best music he ever recorded. His attempt to reboot his film career during that period met a different fate.

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In Review: 'Thor: Love and Thunder'

In Review: 'Thor: Love and Thunder'

Scott Tobias

Taika Waititi tries to recapture the irreverent fun of 'Thor: Ragnarok,' but his lightness registers more like indifference.

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In Review: 'Flux Gourmet,' 'Mr. Malcom's List'

In Review: 'Flux Gourmet,' 'Mr. Malcom's List'

Scott Tobias Keith Phipps

Sonic caterers? A charming Jane Austen homage? Both await you in this week's reviews.

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