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In Review: 'Petite Maman,' 'Memory'

In Review: 'Petite Maman,' 'Memory'

Scott Tobias Keith Phipps

This week, we review two very different films about memory: the latest feature from Céline Sciamma and a new Liam Neeson entry in the cínema du vengeance.

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Trivial Pursuits

Trivial Pursuits

Keith Phipps

The Wordle craze has created a golden age for movie fact fiends.

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'Fly Away Home': How to talk to children about death (and life)

'Fly Away Home': How to talk to children about death (and life)

Scott Tobias

Carroll Ballard's gorgeous 1996 adventure is a rare and precious example of family entertaining willing to engage in the toughest conversation.

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In Review: 'The Northman,' 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent'

In Review: 'The Northman,' 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent'

Scott Tobias Keith Phipps

This week, Robert Eggers evokes Conan the Barbarian and 'Hamlet' in his bloody Viking epic, and Nicolas Cage's four-decade-long career is reflected in a meta-action hall of mirrors.

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The ’80s in 40: ‘Little Darlings’ (March 21, 1980)

The ’80s in 40: ‘Little Darlings’ (March 21, 1980)

Keith Phipps

A chronological history of the 1980s via 40 films — one from each quarter of each year — kicks off with a camp comedy about youth gone (mildly) wild.

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The 10 Best Rom-Coms

The 10 Best Rom-Coms

Scott Tobias

In response to a debate yesterday over The Ringer's list of the 50 best rom-coms, none released earlier than 'Harold and Maude,' I offer a list of my own.

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