Movies
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Pundits are mixed on the real possibility of Alex Garland's 'Civil War'
Talking Points Some say the film's events aren't that far from reality, but others are less convinced
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The remarkable comedy of Julio Torres
The Explainer His latest endeavor, "Problemista," continues his peerless artistic run
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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5 movies to watch in April, from 'Civil War' to 'Monkey Man'
The Week Recommends Violence, politics and Sasquatches?
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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How 'Star Wars' ripped off 'Dune'
Under the Radar Quite a few people believe that George Lucas ripped off Frank Herbert's sci-fi universe. So does Herbert himself.
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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7 touring theater productions to see this spring
The Week Recommends With appearances by Tina Turner and Michael Jackson
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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Indie film's 'very brief' use of AI sparks backlash and calls for boycotts
Talking Points Did the creators of a new horror movie make a deal with the artificial intelligence devil?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Best sports documentaries
The Week Recommends From the 'best-attended women's sports event in history' to insider access to the pro golf world
By Austin Chen, The Week UK Published
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An Oklahoma law is making educators afraid to teach 'Killers of the Flower Moon'
The Explainer Some have described the law as 'soft censorship' of the award-winning book
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Oppenheimer' sweeps Oscars with 7 wins
speed read The film won best picture, best director (Christopher Nolan) and best actor (Cillian Murphy)
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Physical media is having a moment
Under The Radar While streaming dominates the way we watch, listen and play, a growing number of people are finding pleasure — and treasures — in media they can hold.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'Rust' armorer convicted of manslaughter
speed read The film's cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed by actor Alec Baldwin during rehearsal
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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5 movies to watch in March, from 'Dune II' to 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour'
The week recommends A big-budget sci-fi, a record-breaking concert documentary and more
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold Published
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The horror movies the Academy forgot
The Week Recommends For your consideration: five movies that should have made the cut
By David Faris Published
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Is Bridget Jones still relevant in the 2020s?
Talking Point Dating scene and relationship power dynamics have changed since heroine's heyday
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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