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They Fight Fails to Match Its Documentary in New Streamed Drama

André Holland's acclaimed lead performance is dulled by an aggressive score and crowded, underdeveloped plotting that weaken the adaptation's emotional impact.

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O Horizon Is a Quiet Film About AI Companions That Draws Scrutiny for the Director’s Sackler Ties

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Soderbergh’s The Christophers Opens in UK Cinemas to Strong Reviews

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Anthony Chen's 'We Are All Strangers' Premieres in Berlinale Competition

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5mo ago

At Berlinale, Leyla Bouzid’s 'In a Whisper' Traces Grief, Secrecy and Queer Stigma

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‘Pillion’ Opens to Strong Reviews as Filmmakers Shorten Explicit Close-Up to Preserve Tension

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7mo ago

Jugal Hansraj Says Shabana Azmi Kept Her Distance on Masoom Set as Part of Her Process

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7mo ago

Performances Drive Joachim Trier’s Valor Sentimental to Year-End Praise

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7mo ago

‘Train Dreams’ Builds a Memory-Like Look With 99% Natural Light, Real Flames and a 3:2 Frame

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7mo ago

Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value’ Wins Over Critics as Theatrical Release Builds Awards Buzz

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8mo ago

Renate Reinsve Says Trier Wrote Her ‘Sentimental Value’ Role as Film Widens Friday

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8mo ago

German Critics Embrace Berlinale Drama 'Yunan' and Its Immersive North Sea Portrait

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9mo ago

Early Reviews Praise the Tension of Bigelow’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ Ahead of Oct. 10 Release

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10mo ago

At TIFF, 'Carolina Caroline' Draws Praise for Leads as It Seeks U.S. Distribution

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10mo ago

Charli XCX’s Film Debut ‘Erupcja’ Premieres at TIFF as Reviews Spotlight Her Performance

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11mo ago

László Nemes’ Orphan Premieres in Venice Competition as Director Emphasizes Humanist Cinema

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11mo ago

Kristin Scott Thomas’s Directorial Debut ‘My Mother’s Wedding’ Garners Both Acclaim and Critique

Character Development

They Fight Fails to Match Its Documentary in New Streamed Drama

O Horizon Is a Quiet Film About AI Companions That Draws Scrutiny for the Director’s Sackler Ties

Soderbergh’s The Christophers Opens in UK Cinemas to Strong Reviews

Anthony Chen's 'We Are All Strangers' Premieres in Berlinale Competition

At Berlinale, Leyla Bouzid’s 'In a Whisper' Traces Grief, Secrecy and Queer Stigma

‘Pillion’ Opens to Strong Reviews as Filmmakers Shorten Explicit Close-Up to Preserve Tension

Jugal Hansraj Says Shabana Azmi Kept Her Distance on Masoom Set as Part of Her Process

Performances Drive Joachim Trier’s Valor Sentimental to Year-End Praise

‘Train Dreams’ Builds a Memory-Like Look With 99% Natural Light, Real Flames and a 3:2 Frame

Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value’ Wins Over Critics as Theatrical Release Builds Awards Buzz

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Character Development

Renate Reinsve Says Trier Wrote Her ‘Sentimental Value’ Role as Film Widens Friday

German Critics Embrace Berlinale Drama 'Yunan' and Its Immersive North Sea Portrait

Early Reviews Praise the Tension of Bigelow’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ Ahead of Oct. 10 Release

Sundance-Winning Plainclothes Opens in Theaters

Laura Wandel’s ‘L’Intérêt d’Adam’ Draws Strong French Reviews in Release Week

‘Nino’ Earns Warm Reviews as Pauline Loquès’ Debut Reaches French Theaters

At TIFF, 'Carolina Caroline' Draws Praise for Leads as It Seeks U.S. Distribution

Charli XCX’s Film Debut ‘Erupcja’ Premieres at TIFF as Reviews Spotlight Her Performance

László Nemes’ Orphan Premieres in Venice Competition as Director Emphasizes Humanist Cinema

Kristin Scott Thomas’s Directorial Debut ‘My Mother’s Wedding’ Garners Both Acclaim and Critique

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Character Development