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Revisiting 'Amateur' and the forgotten cult of Hal Hartley

Revisiting 'Amateur' and the forgotten cult of Hal Hartley

Scott Tobias

In the early-to-mid '90s, Hal Hartley was talked about like the Coens, Richard Linklater and other young indie directors. 'Amateur' reveals why.

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How a Little-Seen 1984 Comedy Predicted Our Imminent Artificial Intelligence-Created Dystopia

How a Little-Seen 1984 Comedy Predicted Our Imminent Artificial Intelligence-Created Dystopia

Keith Phipps

In 'Electric Dreams,' a lovestruck computer wreaks havoc in some ways that now look eerily prophetic.

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In Review: 'Scream VI,' 'Champions'

In Review: 'Scream VI,' 'Champions'

Keith Phipps Scott Tobias

A horror franchise about sending up formulas turns formulaic while an underdog sports comedy simply plays by the rules.

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The New Cult Canon: 'Mandy'

The New Cult Canon: 'Mandy'

Scott Tobias

Panos Cosmatos' hallucinogenic, retro-'80s revenge thriller offers the full Nicolas Cage experience.

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#95 (tie): 'Tropical Malady': The Reveal discusses all 100 of Sight & Sound's Greatest Films of All Time

#95 (tie): 'Tropical Malady': The Reveal discusses all 100 of Sight & Sound's Greatest Films of All Time

Scott Tobias Keith Phipps

With his bifurcated story of the relationship between a soldier and a rural naif, Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul established himself as a singular, elusive talent.

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10,000 Readers Means It's Time For a Flash Sale

10,000 Readers Means It's Time For a Flash Sale

Keith Phipps Scott Tobias

We didn't see it coming, but we arrived at a milestone this week.

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